12735 W Chicago Street
Detroit, MI, 48228 $ 129,900
Bedrooms-- Baths-- Sq 2,149 Monthly Estimate*
$ 800
for $129,900. This 2,149 square foot building was built in 1930 on a lot size of 0.33.
Welcome to 12735 W Chicago Street—an exceptional opportunity to own a versatile, high-visibility commercial property in one of Detroit’s most accessible and revitalizing corridors. This 2,149 sq ft freestanding building, situated on a 0.33-acre corner lot with 144 feet of frontage, offers outstanding exposure just east of Schaefer Highway and south of Plymouth Road. Zoned B4 (General Business District), this property supports a broad range of permitted uses including retail, office, medical/dental, restaurant, service-based businesses, warehousing, automotive operations, and even live-work mixed-use development—making it an ideal footprint for entrepreneurs, investors, or community-facing enterprises.Originally built in 1930, the structure features solid concrete construction, a rubber roof, on-site and street parking, and alley access, all framed by perimeter fencing for privacy and security. The building sits prominently within the B.E. Taylors Queensboro neighborhood, a well-established residential and commercial enclave just minutes from major arteries like I-96, the Southfield Freeway, and I-94, making it easily accessible to Downtown Detroit, Dearborn, and Metro Airport. The surrounding area is rich with civic life and hosts nearby landmarks such as Rouge Park, Plymouth Educational Center, and North Rosedale Park, which frequently features farmers markets, jazz nights, and community cleanups. Just a short drive away, events like Motor City Makeover, Detroit Black Restaurant Week, and the Livernois Avenue Jazz Festival infuse the district with culture, foot traffic, and economic momentum. Whether you're opening a retail storefront, professional practice, or light industrial space, this site offers unmatched flexibility and potential in a city ripe with reinvention. With public water/sewer, sidewalks, and vacant possession at closing, 12735 W Chicago is your gateway to establishing a powerful commercial presence in Detroit’s West Side renaissance.
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FeaturesGeneralSewer PublicSewer
Heating ForcedAir NaturalGas
Possession AtClose
Roof Rubber
Garage Spaces 0.0
Construction Materials Concrete
Year Built 1930
Levels One
Property Subtype RealEstateOnly
Current Use Automotive Commercial ConvenienceStore MedicalDental Office Restaurant Retail Service Vacant Warehouse
Business Type Commercial Mixed ProfessionalOffice Retail Service Warehouse
County Wayne
Net Operating Income 99999999.0
Operating Expense 99999999.0
New Construction N
Property Type CommercialSale
HOA N
Attached Garage N
Subdivision Name B E TAYLORS QUEENSBORO
Garage Y/N N
Building Features Sidewalks
Status Active
Directions E of Schaefer Hwy & S of Plymouth Rd
City DetroitCity_Wayne
Senior Community Y/N N
High School District Detroit
Zoning Description Commercial
MLS Area Area05042Det6TireGrnfldLivernois
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N N
Land Lease Y/N N
Tax Annual Amount 3224.0
Home Warranty Y/N N
Lease Renewal Y/N N
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Lease Considered Y/N N
Rent Control Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Tax Assessed Value 15761
Expected Active Date 2026-04-25
Legal Description S--W CHICAGO 560 EXC E 16.67 FT OF N 10 FT EXC E 16.67 FT ON N LINE BG E 18.5 FT ON S LINE OF S 50 FT OF N 60 FT & EXC E 18.5 FT OF S 40 FT 559&558 B E TAYLORS QUEENSBORO SUB L35 P26 PLATS W C R 22/
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ExteriorFencing Fenced FencingAllowed Perimeter
Parking Features AlleyAccess Lighted ParkingLot OnSite OnStreet
Water Source Public
Foundation Details Slab
Spa N
Building Area Total 2149.0
Lot Dimensions 144X100
Lot Size Acres 0.33
Waterfront Y/N N
Road Frontage Type Paved
Crops Included Y/N N
Horse Y/N N
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N N
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InteriorBasement (Y/N) N
Air Conditioning Y/N N
Heating Y/N Y
Fireplace Y/N N
Above Grade Finished Area 2149.0
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
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* Excluded FeaturesAffordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $800
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $269
- Monthly Home Insurance
- --
Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $450,153
Percent of Sale Price 247%
About Detroit, MI 633,657 Population
-33% Since 2002
$ 26,977 Median Income
36.23 Median Age
26% Households with Children
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848539 Elementary School
848135 Middle School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 4/25/2026 | $129,900 | | Listed Price |