3980 W Outer Drive

About this home

Spacious 3-bedroom brick ranch located in the desirable Northwest Detroit area, offering a unique blend of character, space, and custom craftsmanship. This home features a sunken living and dining room combination, creating a distinctive and inviting atmosphere. The finished basement (2020–2021) provides additional living space and includes a dedicated gym area. Additional highlights include porcelain flooring, recessed lighting throughout (2021), and a custom California closet system. Major mechanical updates include a new furnace (2022), HVAC system (2025), and roof (2023). Exterior features include a 2-car detached brick garage and a solid brick structure throughout.

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How it compares in Detroit

Over the last 90 days, 1,214 homes sold in Detroit for a median of $99,950, about $71 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 29 days. This home is listed at $275,000, or $80 per square foot, 13% above the city median, and has been on the market 2 days. Size, condition, updates and the exact street all move the number, so treat this as context. See recent Detroit sales or ask us for the comparable sales on this one.

Property taxes for a new owner

The current owner pays about $2,861 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $2,027 to $8,914 a year once the taxable value resets after the sale, at the 2025 homestead rate of 64.18 mills for Detroit City and Detroit 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.

Location

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