54 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI 48218
What's special
Welcome to 54 Walnut Street in River Rouge! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 960 square feet of comfortable living space on a generously sized lot with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The home features numerous recent upgrades that provide peace of mind for the next owner, including a brand-new HVAC system installed in 2025, new insulation installed in 2025 backed by a 25-year warranty, and a new smart oven added in 2025. The water heater, washer, and dryer are all approximately four years old, while the refrigerator was replaced in 2017. Additional improvements include updated plumbing fixtures throughout the home. The property has also successfully passed both the City of River Rouge HVAC inspection and electrical inspection in 2026, offering added confidence in the home's condition. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for an investment opportunity, this move-in-ready home combines important mechanical updates with a functional layout and a spacious yard that's perfect for entertaining, gardening, or future possibilities.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Ronald E Fox 734-626-0478,
Downriver Homes LLC 734-626-0478,
Malory Burkhalter 734-626-0478,
Downriver Homes LLC
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 X 8
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Other
- Level: Entry
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 190
- Dimensions: 10 X 19
Laundry
- Level: Entry
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 7 X 10
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 X 13
Mud room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 115.6
Details
- Parcel number: 50005040009000
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: JOHN NEIMANS RESUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: River Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $78/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $26,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,194
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan,Warranty Deed
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$78/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $79,900+16%$83/sqft |
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| 12/16/2024 | Sold | $68,900$72/sqft |
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| 11/21/2024 | Price change | $68,900-1.6%$72/sqft |
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| 11/1/2024 | Price change | $70,000-4.1%$73/sqft |
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| 10/15/2024 | Price change | $73,000-1.4%$76/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Price change | $74,000-1.2%$77/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Price change | $74,900-3.9%$78/sqft |
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| 9/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $77,900+178.2%$81/sqft |
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| 7/10/2018 | Sold | $28,000-6.4%$29/sqft |
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| 5/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $29,900+88.1%$31/sqft |
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| 12/6/2013 | Sold | $15,900$17/sqft |
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| 9/18/2013 | Listed for sale | $15,900+1077.8%$17/sqft |
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| 5/21/2007 | Sold | $1,350-96.1%$1/sqft |
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| 4/5/2005 | Sold | $34,257+14.2%$36/sqft |
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| 5/31/2002 | Sold | $30,000+200%$31/sqft |
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| 9/27/1994 | Sold | $10,000$10/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $22,500 +30.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $17,300 +31.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $13,200 +18.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $11,100 +18.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $9,400 |
| 2020 | $867 +36.4% | $9,400 +13.3% |
| 2019 | $636 | $8,300 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $636 | $7,400 -1.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $7,500 -1.3% |
| 2016 | $2,178 | $7,600 -11.6% |
| 2015 | $2,178 +20.3% | $8,600 -54.5% |
| 2013 | $1,810 -16.9% | $18,900 +1.6% |
| 2012 | $2,178 | $18,600 -14.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $21,800 -3.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $22,500 -1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $22,800 -4.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $23,800 +20.2% |
| 2005 | $1,135 | $19,800 +8.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $18,300 +72.1% |
| 2001 | $889 +18.3% | $10,631 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $752 | $10,302 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$73,700
$70,000 - $77,000
$1,207/mo
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