For sale

Price cut: $20K (1/14)

$575,000

5238 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI 48208

6beds

2,508sqft

Est.:

Duplex

Built in 1914

-- sqft lot

$565,100 Zestimate^®

$229/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

In-unit laundryModern open concept kitchenRadiant with natural light

The best of urban living in the Woodbridge Neighborhood of Detroit! This beautiful fully renovated duplex features modern living with the elegance of historic charm. Each unit is over 1200sf and features 3 bedrooms 1 bath, with a modern open concept kitchen, in-unit laundry, radiant with natural light, and original trim and hardwood floors. The upper unit also features a great nook for a home office or library. Both units feature a private outdoor balcony or deck. A great location with an easy walk to neighborhood restaurants and entertainment, and to the Wayne State Campus and Midtown. Excellent expressway access for getting around the Metro region. Come see this amazing duplex!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Features

Basement: Common,Full,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,508 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,508

Property

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 3,049.2 Square Feet
Dimensions: 30 x 100

Details

Parcel number: 08006065
Zoning description: MultiFamily, Residential
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Architectural style: Colonial,Duplex
Property subtype: Duplex

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1914
Major remodel year: 2025

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: WOODBRIDGES DUDLEY B SUB OF PT OF OL 109

Location

Region: Detroit

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $229/sqft
Tax assessed value: $191,900
Annual tax amount: $14,936
Date on market: 7/23/2025
Cumulative days on market: 248 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA

Estimated market value

$565,100

$537,000 - $593,000

$1,398/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/14/2026	Price change	$575,000-3.4%$229/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251019526 Report a problem
7/23/2025	Listed for sale	$595,000+91.3%$237/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251019526 Report a problem
10/12/2023	Sold	$311,000$124/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20230071460 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$191,900 +17.8%
2024	--	$162,900 +71.3%
2023	--	$95,100 +220.2%
2022	--	$29,700 +5.3%
2021	--	$28,200
2020	$1,577 +64.6%	$28,200 +41.7%
2019	$958	$19,900 +2.6%
2018	$958	$19,400 +17.6%
2017	--	$16,500 -80.7%
2016	$660	$85,600 +463.2%
2015	$660 -12%	$15,200 -15.4%
2013	$750 +13.6%	$17,968 -31.8%
2010	$660	$26,343 -18%
2009	--	$32,125 -11.5%
2008	--	$36,299
2007	--	$36,299 +5.5%
2005	$75	$34,407 +3%
2004	--	$33,405