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For sale by owner
  • $699,000

    4040 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48221

    4beds
    5,300sqft
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    $5,970/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1955
    8,624 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $132/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mid-century modern ranchNewer sprinkler systemBasement wet barOutdoor livingFloor to ceiling windowsExposed brickTwo zoned furnaces
    Please take note. We are not interested in listing with agent or broker. We have a brokerage. We are choosing FSBO. Imagine your own private compound on Outer Drive, in the burgeoning Livernois corridor. The star site is a Mid-Century Modern ranch w/ indoor private pool w/ jacuzzi jets in master suite, private courtyard and 2.5 car att. garage, additional yard enclosed for parking, and outdoor living. Over 6000 SF indoor space and 10,000 SF of outdoor space for your oasis. Classic Mid-Century Modern features such as floor to ceiling windows, open floor plan w/ soaring angled ceilings, exposed brick, and special glass fireplace featured in a 1957 Detroit Free Press issue, original article available. An original built-in hibachi grill in the kitchen, a courtyard w/ built-in grill, living room and basement wet bars and rare, unique slate floor throughout the interior. Multiple doorwalls throughout home, off each bedroom and all sides of the courtyard. Finished basement with wet bar, bedroom, full bath, walk-out stairs and multiple egress windows bringing in daylight on all sides of the house. Two zoned furnaces and security camera system w/ 2 way audio. And for power outages, there is a manual gas generator system which runs the whole house. Vintage bathrooms w/ original tile and cabinetry. Massive primary suite opens up through sliding doors to Florida room with heated pool. Movie-star grade walk-in closet and dressing area illuminated by skylights - rows upon rows of built-ins. Updates include: All newer windows and doorwalls throughout. Newer sprinkler system. Granite in kitchen on the original wood. Polybond Roofing system that never has to be replaced! Owners are available after sale to instruct on house and pool operations. The adj. lot at 19434 Ilene is also available (structure to be torn down or Purchaser may elect to keep and rehab). Also available for sale, 19442 Ilene, next to 19434, perfect rental, guest house or Air BnB. And as a bonus, located in an NEZ-Homestead tax abatement district. This home has hosted such luminaries as Aretha Franklin, many Motown artists, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
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    Property Owner (313) 444-9678

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Slate
      • Basement: Finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 5,300 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Brick
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City
      Lot
      • Size: 8,624 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 16008999

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1955

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Fifty Five Plus Active Community
      • Senior community: Yes
      Location
      • Region: Detroit

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $132/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $137,500
      • Date on market: 5/26/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,491/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/18/2026Listed for sale$699,000$132/sqft
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        6/26/2026Listing removed--
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        5/26/2026Listed for sale$699,000-0.1%$132/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        11/13/2025Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/6/2025Price change$699,900+27.3%$132/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251032764 Report a problem
        7/20/2025Price change$549,999+10%$104/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/5/2025Listed for sale$499,999-9.1%$94/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        12/18/2024Listing removed$550,000$104/sqft
        Source: BHHS broker feed #20240085251 Report a problem
        11/14/2024Listed for sale$550,000-20.3%$104/sqft
        Source: BHHS broker feed #20240085251 Report a problem
        12/9/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Realcomp II #20230090904 Report a problem
        10/31/2023Listed for sale$689,900-1.3%$130/sqft
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        8/2/2023Listing removed--
        Source: BHHS broker feed Report a problem
        6/1/2023Price change$699,000-6.7%$132/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20221065785 Report a problem
        2/24/2023Listed for sale$749,000+11882.1%$141/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20221065785 Report a problem
        5/18/2012Sold$6,251$1/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $137,500 +29.6%
        2024-- $106,100 +8.3%
        2023-- $98,000 +19.8%
        2022-- $81,800 +16.5%
        2021-- $70,200
        2020$5,433 +54.1%$70,200 +33.7%
        2019$3,524 $52,500 +26.8%
        2018$3,524 $41,400 +11.3%
        2017-- $37,200 -52.9%
        2016$3,227 $79,000 +89.9%
        2015$3,227 -38.7%$41,600 -28%
        2013$5,264 +63.1%$57,789 -28%
        2010$3,227 $80,209 -18%
        2009-- $97,816 -14.5%
        2008-- $114,405 -5%
        2007-- $120,426 +5.5%
        2005$527 $114,148 +3%
        2004-- $110,823
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: McDowell

        Getting around

        48 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        45 / 100
        Some Transit
        47 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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