17205 Santa Barbara Dr, Detroit, MI, 48221
About This Home
This stunning three-story Detroit colonial perfectly blends timeless character in a spacious and inviting layout. The home also boasts other modern updates including solar panels to reduce energy bills! A welcoming front porch with beautiful landscaping sets the tone, leading into an entry vestibule that opens to a grand living room with dark hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and a bay window. The traditional dining room, framed by elegant French doors, flows into a light-filled family room featuring exposed brick and sliding glass doors to the back deck. The roomy kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, a subway tile backsplash, and a charming breakfast nook, while a nearby mudroom with a glass block window and an entry-level half bath add convenience. Upstairs, three bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath with a separate shower and tub, including a spacious primary with a cedar closet and a bedroom with balcony access. The third floor offers two additional bedrooms, one with its own ensuite bath—perfect for a guest suite or private retreat. A large basement provides plenty of storage, laundry, and a Generac PWRcell .
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Materials
- Foundation: Basement,Brick Mortar
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Disposal,Dryer,Free Standing Gas Oven,Free Standing Refrigerator,Microwave,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 X 9
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Features
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 2,004
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Units
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,004 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Living Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 21 X 13
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 X 5
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9 X 7
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 15
- Dimensions: 5 X 3
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 X 7
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 X 11
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 20 X 11
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W16I027924S
- Special condition: Short Sale No,Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
Lot
- Lot size: 5,227 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 40.00 x 134.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Wayne County and Michigan
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,643 | $19,716 |
| Home Insurance * | $464 | $5,568 |
| Property Taxes | $398 | $4,776 |
| Electricity | $218 | $2,623 |
| Total | $2,723 | $32,676 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Price change | $315,000 |
| 2026-08-04 | Listed for sale | $325,000 |
| 2025-03-31 | Listing removed | $2,750 |
| 2025-03-12 | Listed for rent | $2,750 |
| 2021-11-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-08-06 | Listed for sale | $299,000 |
| 2019-10-04 | Sold | $190,000 |
| 2019-08-12 | Listed for sale | $189,900 |
| 2019-01-11 | Sold | $75,000 |
| 2018-11-15 | Price change | $85,000 |
| 2018-11-11 | Price change | $94,900 |
| 2018-11-07 | Price change | $99,000 |
| 2018-11-03 | Listed for sale | $109,000 |
| 2018-08-16 | Listing removed | $116,000 |
| 2018-07-18 | Price change | $116,000 |
| 2018-07-15 | Listed for sale | $119,000 |
| 2018-07-15 | Pending sale | $119,000 |
| 2018-07-15 | Listed for sale | $119,000 |
| 2018-06-08 | Listing removed | $119,000 |
| 2018-05-18 | Listed for sale | $119,000 |
| 2018-03-19 | Sold | $75,000 |
| 2018-02-01 | Listed for sale | $57,900 |
| 2015-09-22 | Sold | $46,194 |
| 2012-05-18 | Sold | $3,589 |
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