7880 Van Dyke Place

About this home

A West Village classic duplex tucked along Van Dyke Place, one of the neighborhood’s most peaceful, tree-lined streets. Currently arranged as a two-family home—yet easily reconnected through a sealed living-room doorway—this property offers remarkable flexibility for both lifestyle and investment. Each side-by-side townhouse-style unit features three to four bedrooms, two full baths, and its own private basement. The layouts differ slightly, but the charm is consistent throughout: original wood floors, decorative fireplaces, rich trim details, and thoughtful natural light. Both units enjoy covered front porches, second-floor sunrooms, and views of a rear courtyard that feels distinctly European in scale and character. Practical improvements have already been handled: boilers, water heaters, electrical panels, house and garage roofs, and garage doors were all updated in 2015. The property is secured with a wrought-iron perimeter fence an incldues a precious 3-car garage. Appliances in both units are included. House-Hacking Opportunity! For buyers who want the best of both worlds—homeownership with built-in income—this property is an ideal setup. Live in one townhouse and rent out the other to offset your mortgage. With two large, private units, separate basements, and independent mechanicals, you maintain privacy while enjoying meaningful monthly cash flow. In a high-demand rental pocket like West Village, this is a strategic way to reduce housing costs, build equity faster, and benefit from Detroit’s appreciated urban neighborhoods.

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How it compares in Detroit

Over the last 90 days, 1,213 homes sold in Detroit for a median of $100,000, about $71 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 29 days. This home is listed at $555,000, or $111 per square foot, 56% above the city median, and has been on the market 1 day. 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 $17,058 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $13,322 to $17,989 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.

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