79 Tennyson St Highland Park, MI 48203
Estimated payment $434/month
Total Views
3,435
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,951
Sq Ft
$30
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
About This Home
ATTENTION investors, visionaries, and savvy buyers - don't miss this incredible opportunity to restore and reimagine a stately 4-bedroom brick colonial on a sprawling corner lot in the heart of Highland Park! This home is in need of a full renovation, but the bones are solid, the lot is expansive, and the location is UNBEATABLE. Surrounded by beautifully maintained, occupied homes, this property sits in a well-established neighborhood where pride of home ownership is already in place and professionally renovated home values are easily exceeding over 200K! Highland Park is experiencing a major comeback, fueled by exciting developments and massive infrastructure investments like the ongoing $10.1 million water main and service line replacement project, which is modernizing the city's core utilities and paving the way for future growth. With home values rising and new developments springing up all around, this is a chance for you to stake your claim in one of Metro Detroit's most promising markets. Just minutes from Midtown and Downtown Detroit, you'll enjoy unbeatable access to shopping, dining, entertainment and major commuter routes. Whether you're a rehabber looking for your next project, or a homeowner ready to build equity through renovation, this property offers endless potential and a front-row seat to Highland Park's resurgence. Bring your vision -- and your toolbelt -- and turn this diamond in the rough into a SHOWSTOPPER! Schedule your showing today!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1913
Lot Details
- 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 70x125.35
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,951 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Location
- Ground Level
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- City Heights Sub Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 43016010020002
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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 | $1,355 | $79,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,355 | $72,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,298 | $62,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,483 | $42,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,454 | $27,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,241 | $18,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,014 | $15,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $480 | $15,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,429 | $15,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,940 | $19,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | $2,770 | $27,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2012 | $1,214 | $30,100 | $6,400 | $23,700 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 08/27/25 | Price Changed | $59,000 | -1.5% | $30 / Sq Ft |
| 08/05/2025 08/05/25 | For Sale | $59,900 | +2296.0% | $31 / Sq Ft |
| 06/28/2013 06/28/13 | Sold | $2,500 | 0.0% | $1 / Sq Ft |
| 06/21/2013 06/21/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/18/2013 05/18/13 | For Sale | $2,500 | -- | $1 / Sq Ft |
Source: Realcomp
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $17,000 | Vanguard Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $5,700 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $38,353 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
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MLS Number: 20251024231
APN: 43-016-01-0020-002
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