1248 Colonial Drive

About this home

Charming brick bungalow in the Dearborn Hills Manor Subdivision of Inkster, offering a turnkey ownership opportunity with a lease already in place through February 2027. Set behind a manicured front lawn framed by towering evergreens and mature shade trees, this one and a half story home delivers classic curb appeal with a concrete walkway, front steps with railing and a side driveway. Inside, about 1,120 square feet of living space has been refreshed with new flooring and fresh paint throughout. The bright living room features warm wood-look floors and a large picture window that fills the space with natural light. The updated kitchen showcases crisp white shaker cabinetry with gold hardware, marble-look countertops and full tile backsplash, a gas range with vented hood, a stainless double sink and a sunny dining nook with two windows. Two main level bedrooms with plush carpet sit beside an updated full bath, while the generous 28 x 12 upper level bedroom offers sloped ceilings, white paneled walls and plenty of room for a sitting area, workspace or extra storage. Central air and forced air heat add everyday comfort, and the major systems have been replaced for low-maintenance ownership. The unfinished block basement adds about 741 square feet of storage with room for future finishing. Outdoors, the deep 50 x 117 lot opens to a spacious backyard with privacy fencing along the sides and a large mature tree for shade, giving plenty of room to relax, play and garden. Located on a paved street in the Westwood school district with quick access to Michigan Avenue and Inkster Road, the home is minutes from Dearborn, I-94, Detroit Metro Airport and nearby shopping and dining. A move-in ready interior, a solid brick exterior and a tenant already in place make this an easy addition to a rental portfolio or a smart long-term hold. Currently leased at $1,600 per month through February 2027, at which point the tenants can vacate or renew, depending on what the buyer prefers.

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How it compares in Inkster

Over the last 90 days, 55 homes sold in Inkster for a median of $105,000, about $89 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 23 days. This home is listed at $140,000, or $125 per square foot, 40% above the city median, and has been on the market 11 days. Size, condition, updates and the exact street all move the number, so treat this as context. See recent Inkster sales or ask us for the comparable sales on this one.

Property taxes for a new owner

The current owner pays about $2,715 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $1,566 to $4,210 a year once the taxable value resets after the sale, at the 2025 homestead rate of 59.54 mills for Inkster City and Westwood schools, plus the 1% administration fee. Michigan resets a home's taxable value the year after it sells, so the seller's bill isn't a good number to budget with. See the math.

Monthly payment estimate

Estimate only, 30 year fixed, includes taxes at a new owner's rate when listed. Ask us for a lender quote.

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