Investor alert! This solid single-family home offers strong potential for investors looking to renovate, flip, or fix and rent. Built in 1928, the property features 3 beds, 2 baths, and a partially finished basement providing room to expand living areas or create additional functionality. Conveniently positioned in River Rouge, this home provides access to local amenities and is minutes from downtown Detroit River Rouge also features community parks such as Belanger Park with waterfront views and walking paths along the Detroit River, as well as Memorial Park. Sold as-is, this property represents a clear opportunity to put your vision to work.
Est. $1,186 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 389 Genessee St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALCOMP #81026009007
Jun 1, 2026
Sold
$72,000
$41/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 10, 2026
Listed
$75,000
$43/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #26009007
Jun 1, 2026
Sold
$72,000
$41/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 10, 2026
Listed
$75,000
$43/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70518687
Jun 1, 2026
Sold
$72,000
$41/sq ft
Jun 1, 2026
Sold
$72,000
$41/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 10, 2026
Listed
$75,000
$43/sq ft
Mar 10, 2026
Listed
$75,000
$43/sq ft
Investor alert! This solid single-family home offers strong potential for investors looking to renovate, flip, or fix and rent. Built in 1928, the property features 3 beds, 2 baths, and a partially finished basement providing room to expand living areas or create additional functionality. Conveniently positioned in River Rouge, this home provides access to local amenities and is minutes from downtown Detroit River Rouge also features community parks such as Belanger Park with waterfront views and walking paths along the Detroit River, as well as Memorial Park. Sold as-is, this property represents a clear opportunity to put your vision to work.
REALCOMP #29046397
Apr 3, 2009
Listed
$9,000
$5/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 2000
Sold
$65,900
$37/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #272162
Apr 26, 2000
Sold
$65,900
$37/sq ft
Mar 14, 2000
Listed
$63,900
$36/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000272162
Apr 26, 2000
Sold
$65,900
$37/sq ft
Mar 14, 2000
Listed
$63,900
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,473 (+1.7%)
2024
$2,432 (+1.4%)
2023
$2,399 (+4.7%)
2022
$2,291 (+1.2%)
2021
$2,263 (−17.6%)
2020
$2,748 (+161.7%)
2019
$1,050 (−50.4%)
2018
$2,117 (+16.0%)
2017
$1,825 (+1,671.9%)
2016
$103 (−1.0%)
2015
$104 (−90.0%)
2014
$1,035
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
113 ft.
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,760
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
50 004 15 0051 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Room Information
Basement: Other
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,760
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1928
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1760.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $2,087
Tax Assessed Value: $23,725
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: River Rouge
Location Information
Directions: W Jefferson Ave - Abbott Ave - Genessee St
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,760
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 50 004 15 0051 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ann Visger K-5 Preparatory Academy
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
2/10
Cb Sabbath 6-8 Preparatory Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
River Rouge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
River Rouge, MI • 48218
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Estimated sale price
$112,000 – $136,000
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