8539 Desoto Street
Detroit, MI, 48238 $ 79,900
Bedrooms3 Baths1.1 Sq 1,976 Monthly Estimate*
$ 492
for $79,900 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 1,976 square foot home was built in 1953 on a lot size of 0.09.
SELLER WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS! What if you could buy a remodeled Detroit home, add the adjacent lot for a few hundred dollars, and own one of the best opportunities on the block, all for just $85,000? Whether you're searching for your first home, your next rental property, or a smart long-term investment, 8539 De Soto offers the rare combination of affordability, updates, and future upside that today's buyers are struggling to find. Situated in Detroit's emerging Chalfonte neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features natural hardwood flooring, an open-concept layout, butcher block countertops, luxurious porcelain tile, fresh paint, updated plumbing, and updated electrical. The finished basement provides valuable bonus living space, perfect for a home office, recreation room, fitness area, or additional entertaining space. The detached one-car garage also adds convenience. But what truly sets this property apart is what surrounds it. Just a few doors down, you'll find rows of newer homes built in 2006, helping strengthen the appeal of the block and highlighting the area's continued evolution. Even more exciting, the possibility of expanding your yard, creating additional outdoor space, or securing extra land for future value by acquiring the fenced in adjacent lot from the city. Some homes are simply places to live. Others are opportunities to get ahead. 8539 De Soto is both. Investors purchasing without representation are encouraged to contact the listing agent for recent neighborhood rental comparables to help verify market rents and investment potential, as this home will likely rent for $1300-$1400. Schedule your showing today before someone else recognizes the opportunity.
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FeaturesGeneralSewer SewerAtStreet
Heating ForcedAir NaturalGas
Cooling CeilingFans
Possession AtClose
Garage Spaces 2.0
Architectural Style Ranch
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Other
Exclusions Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Year Built 1953
Levels One
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
County Wayne
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Attached Garage N
Subdivision Name LEYS
Garage Y/N Y
Total Rooms 6
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions South of Fenkell and East of Wyoming
City DetroitCity_Wayne
Disclosures ExclusionsDoNotExist NoRestrictions TaxesNotHomesteadExempt
Entry Location GroundLevelwSteps
Senior Community Y/N N
High School District Detroit
MLS Area Area05042Det6TireGrnfldLivernois
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N N
Land Lease Y/N N
Tax Annual Amount 1441.0
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 5499
Expected Active Date 2026-06-03
Legal Description S DE SOTO W 10 FT 51 50 LEYS SUB L15 P71 PLATS WCR 16/255 40 X 100.67A
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InteriorBasement Full PartiallyFinished
Basement (Y/N) Y
Air Conditioning Y/N N
Heating Y/N Y
Fireplace Y/N N
Above Grade Finished Area 988.0
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 988.0
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
Total Baths 2
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ExteriorParking Features TwoCarGarage Detached Driveway
Water Source WateratStreet
Foundation Details Basement Poured
Spa N
Lot Dimensions 40X100
Lot Size Acres 0.09
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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* Excluded FeaturesList ByGentraia BrownListing Agent
Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $492
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $120
- Monthly Home Insurance
- --
Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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$ 26,977 Median Income
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848539 Elementary School
848135 Middle School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 6/12/2026 | $79,900 | -6.00% | Price Down |
| 6/4/2026 | $85,000 | | Listed Price |