For sale

$299,900

5244 Kensington Ave, Detroit, MI 48224

5beds

3,678sqft

$2,562/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$297,000 Zestimate^®

$82/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome Home! Highly Desirable EAST ENGLISH VILLAGE...FULLY UPDATED 5 Bedroom 4 Bath Colonial...Brand New Kitchen with Quartz Countertops & Island...4 Fully Updated Bathrooms...Freshly Painted...New Floors Throughout...Updated Plumbing/Electrical...New Fixtures & Finishes...HUGE MASTER SUITE with ONSUITE BATH & WALK IN CLOSET...Spacious Layout...Huge Basement with additional bathroom...Large Yard...Detached Garage...This Home is a must see!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 200
Dimensions: 20 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 117
Dimensions: 9 X 13

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 117
Dimensions: 9 X 13

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 40
Dimensions: 8 X 5

Other

Level: Second
Area: 66
Dimensions: 6 X 11

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 40
Dimensions: 8 X 5

Other

Level: Basement
Area: 15
Dimensions: 5 X 3

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Finished,Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 3,678 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,437
Finished area below ground: 1,241

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 140

Details

Parcel number: W21I072817S
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Basement, Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1930
Major remodel year: 2026

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: EASTERN HEIGHTS LAND COS SUB

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Detroit

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $82/sqft
Tax assessed value: $53,539
Annual tax amount: $6,788
Date on market: 8/13/2026
Cumulative days on market: 2 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan

Estimated market value

$297,000

$282,000 - $312,000

$1,136/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/13/2026	Listed for sale	$299,900+191.2%$82/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261063615 Report a problem
5/22/2026	Sold	$103,001-28.7%$28/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261026007 Report a problem
3/11/2025	Sold	$144,445-3.7%$39/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/14/2020	Sold	$150,000+0.1%$41/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50019082 Report a problem
8/12/2020	Pending sale	$149,900$41/sqft
Source: Bolton-Johnston Assoc. of G.P. #50019082 Report a problem
7/30/2020	Listed for sale	$149,900+1053.1%$41/sqft
Source: Bolton-Johnston Assoc. of G.P. #50019082 Report a problem
5/20/2009	Sold	$13,000-91.9%$4/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/13/2006	Sold	$159,779+4.4%$43/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/2/2003	Sold	$153,000+125%$42/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/6/1994	Sold	$68,000$18/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$119,200 +25.7%
2024	--	$94,800 +31.1%
2023	--	$72,300 +62.8%
2022	--	$44,400 +4.5%
2021	--	$42,500
2020	$1,152 -41%	$42,500 +30%
2019	$1,951	$32,700 +26.7%
2018	$1,951	$25,800 +11.7%
2017	--	$23,100 -10.5%
2016	$2,832	$25,800
2015	$2,832 -20.9%	$25,800 -28%
2013	$3,581 +26.5%	$35,812 -28%
2010	$2,832	$49,707 -18%
2009	--	$60,618 -14%
2008	--	$70,486 -3.5%
2007	--	$73,043 +5.5%
2005	$840	$69,235 +3%
2004	--	$67,218 +63.3%
2001	$2,680 +12.2%	$41,170 +3.2%
2000	$2,388	$39,893