For sale

$69,900

12940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI 48227

3beds

1,055sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1948

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$66/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Located in Detroit’s Schoolcraft Southfield neighborhood, this classic bungalow offers a great opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add value. Whether you're looking to add to your rental portfolio, renovate and flip, or make it your own home, this property has solid potential. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, the home includes a spacious upper-level primary bedroom, comfortable living room, and separate dining area. With over 1,000 square feet of living space plus a full basement and 1.5 car garage, there’s plenty of room for storage, recreation, or future improvements. A versatile property in an established neighborhood with strong upside potential.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Living Room

Bedroom 1

Features: Wood
Level: Main
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Bedroom 2

Features: Carpet
Level: Main
Area: 99
Dimensions: 11 x 9

Bedroom 3

Features: Carpet
Level: Upper
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 x 10

Bathroom 1

Features: Vinyl
Level: Main
Area: 36
Dimensions: 6 x 6

Dining room

Features: Wood
Level: Main
Area: 99
Dimensions: 11 x 9

Kitchen

Features: Laminate
Level: Main
Area: 70
Dimensions: 10 x 7

Living room

Features: Wood
Level: Main
Area: 192
Dimensions: 16 x 12

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Laundry: In Basement

Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Concrete, Vinyl, Laminate
Basement: Block
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,907
Total interior livable area: 1,055 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,055
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Fencing: Fenced
Frontage type: Road
Frontage length: 40

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 118.99

Details

Parcel number: 22055865.
Zoning description: Residential
Special conditions: Private

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Trim
Foundation: Basement

Condition

Year built: 1948

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sanitary
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Westfield Park

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Detroit

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $66/sqft
Tax assessed value: $34,900
Annual tax amount: $2,798
Date on market: 3/10/2026
Cumulative days on market: 128 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,352/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/11/2026	Listed for sale	$69,900+16.5%$66/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50201234 Report a problem
7/2/2022	Listing removed	$60,000$57/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50062829 Report a problem
12/16/2021	Listed for sale	$60,000-14.3%$57/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50062829 Report a problem
8/3/2018	Listing removed	$70,000$66/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Reserve #218063553 Report a problem
7/11/2018	Price change	$70,000+27.3%$66/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Reserve #218063553 Report a problem
4/18/2018	Listed for sale	$55,000+685.7%$52/sqft
Source: O'Connor Realty #218031979 Report a problem
6/28/2014	Listing removed	$650$1/sqft
Source: Ready Tenant USA INC. Report a problem
5/31/2014	Listed for rent	$650$1/sqft
Source: Ready Tenant USA INC. Report a problem
5/30/2014	Sold	$7,000$7/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/2/2014	Listed for sale	$7,000+40%$7/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #214027331 Report a problem
12/20/2013	Sold	$5,000$5/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$34,900 +24.2%
2024	--	$28,100 +21.1%
2023	--	$23,200 +26.8%
2022	--	$18,300 +18.1%
2021	--	$15,500
2020	$694 -42.7%	$15,500 +14%
2019	$1,211	$13,600 +10.6%
2018	$1,211	$12,300 +11.8%
2017	--	$11,000 -30.8%
2016	$1,010	$15,900
2015	$1,010 -25.6%	$15,900 -29%
2013	$1,357 +34.4%	$22,389 -30.2%
2010	$1,010	$32,080 -12%
2009	--	$36,454 -14.5%
2008	--	$42,636
2007	--	$42,636 +5.5%
2005	$136	$40,413 +3%
2004	--	$39,236

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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