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Property Description
Great investment property set on a huge double lot, A huge double lot right next door is a separate parcel that can be purchased as a package to develop, put a tiny home, container home, extend, fence in or grow a garden, the possiblities are endless. Entertaining at home would be epic! Can be sold as a pakage or solo. MLS 25053085 Will entertain all reasonable offers. Probate property subject to third party approval. Probate is approved, just need an offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5220 University Pl
General
- Price: $58,000
- Taxes: $1,408
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 25053083
- Updated: 1/14/2026
- Added to Site: 94 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Basement
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
Location
- Area: Wayne County - 100
- County: Wayne
- Cross Streets: Southampton and Frankfort Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,001
- Living Area: 1,001 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,534
- Lot Dimensions: .15
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,408
- Terms: Cash, Contract, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: E UNIVERSITY PL 26 FARMBROOK SUB L51 P79 PLATS, W C R 21/849 48 X 133.69
- Property ID: 21077344
Listed by eXp Realty, LLC, Nancy Brooks
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Schools
Schools serving 5220 University Pl
School District:Detroit Public Schools Community District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Marquette Elementary-Middle School 6145 Canyon Street, Detroit, MI 48236 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Edward 'Duke' Ellington @ Beckham 9860 Park Drive, Detroit, MI 48213 | PK-8 | 2.9 mi |
Spain Elementary-Middle School 3700 Beaubien Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48201 | PK-8 | 7.8 mi |
East English Village Preparatory Academy 5020 Cadieux Road, Detroit, MI 48224 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5220 University Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/02/2025
Price Reduced
$58,000
-3.33%
MLS
11/11/2025
Price Reduced
$60,000
-7.69%
MLS
10/15/2025
Listed
$65,000
85.71%
MLS
1/21/2020
Sold
$35,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5220 University Pl
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,505
—
$39,000
17%
2023
$1,505
86%
$33,400
34%
2020
$811
22%
$24,900
46%
2022
$664
52%
$17,000
26%
2020
$436
—
$13,500
11%
2020
$436
-46%
$12,200
17%
2019
$800
3%
$10,400
18%
2018
$774
—
$8,800
-2%
2017
$771
—
$9,000
50%
2016
$774
-10%
$6,000
-14%
2015
$856
—
$7,000
—
2014
$854
-25%
$7,000
-32%
2013
$1,137
—
$10,362
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5220 University Place, Detroit, MI 48224 (MLS# 25053083) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5220 University Place is currently listed for $58,000 and was received on October 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 5220 University Place? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Detroit? You can browse all Detroit real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

