4040 W Outer Dr Detroit, MI 48221
McDowell NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,396/month
Highlights
- Outdoor Pool
- Ranch Style House
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Cass Technical High School Rated 10
- No HOA
- Soaking Tub
About This Home
Please note that the main property can be bought separately. Seller is open to potential buyers making offer on the Outer Drive house by itself. The rare Detroit landmark compound includes 19434 Ilene Street, 19442 Ilene Street, and the iconic Mid-Century Modern ranch at 4040 W Outer Drive. Offering over 5,000 sq. ft. of living space, the home features a primary suite with a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi jets, and skylit walk-in closet, along with floor-to-ceiling windows, soaring angled ceilings, exposed brick, rare slate flooring, a glass fireplace highlighted in a 1957 Detroit Free Press article, and original built-in grills. Perfect for entertaining, the property includes a finished basement with wet bar and daylight windows, multiple door walls opening to a private courtyard, plus modern upgrades such as a sprinkler system, dual-zoned furnaces, two-way audio security, and a full-house gas generator. Once host to Motown legends, Aretha Franklin, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and located in the NEZ Homestead district, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Detroit history. 19442 Ilene needs TLC, while 19434 Ilene suffered fire damage and will require a full renovation.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 58x149
- Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Chimney Cap
Interior Spaces
- 3,200 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Built-In Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Soaking Tub
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Pool
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Location
- Ground Level
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number W16I008999S
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Blenheim Forest Sub Subdivision
Amenities
- Community Barbecue Grill
- Laundry Facilities
Recreation
- Community Indoor Pool
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $3,697 | $165,200 | $0 | $0 |
2024 | $3,697 | $137,500 | $0 | $0 |
2023 | $3,595 | $106,100 | $0 | $0 |
2022 | $3,869 | $98,000 | $0 | $0 |
2021 | $3,748 | $81,800 | $0 | $0 |
2020 | $3,747 | $70,200 | $0 | $0 |
2019 | $3,682 | $52,500 | $0 | $0 |
2018 | $3,164 | $41,400 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $706 | $37,200 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $2,082 | $79,000 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $2,065 | $41,600 | $0 | $0 |
2013 | $5,264 | $57,789 | $0 | $0 |
2010 | -- | $80,209 | $2,121 | $78,088 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/06/2025 09/06/25 | For Sale | $699,900 | -- | $219 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Quit Claim Deed | $30,000 | None Available |
Source: Realcomp
MLS Number: 20251032764

APN: 16-008999
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