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449 Chalmers St, Detroit, MI, 48215

3beds
2baths
1,805sqft
$264,900
$147price/sqft
$2,218/moest. monthly cost
$88,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Historic Jefferson Chalmers! The pride of the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood is showcased here with this 1920's era colonial that has been tastefully updated. This gem has a formal living and dining room, breakfast nook with lots of natural sunlight, a 2nd-floor balcony that's great for sunbathing and a contemporary kitchen that's situated for entertainment. The kitchen opens up to the dining area through the breakfast nook & out to the deck. Newer updates include: vinyl windows, concrete driveway, 3D roof, electric FP, all 3 porches/balcony, furnace, electrical panel, hot water heater, bathroom & lav, kitchen, carpeting (LR and BR's), engineered flooring (kitchen, DR & breakfast nook), interior doors, entry & security doors (front, bk & side). Interior pictures coming soon.

Getting Around

42
WalkingCar-Dependent
40
TransitSome Transit
43
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Basement
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bathroom1

  • Features: Ceramic
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 72

Bedroom1

  • Features: Carpet
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 156

Bedroom2

  • Features: Carpet
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 132

Bedroom3

  • Features: Carpet
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 110

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Wood
  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 144

Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Carpet,Wood,Concrete
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,805

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,610
  • Total interior livable area: 1,805 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Wood
  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 144

Living Room

  • Features: Carpet
  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 315

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: W21I056259S
  • Special condition: Private

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Frontage type: Road
  • Frontage length: 40

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 40.00 x 140.00

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
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Wayne County and Michigan

Flood
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Tornado
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,339$16,068
Home Insurance *$359$4,308
Property Taxes $324$3,888
Electricity $196$2,362
Total$2,218$26,616
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$76,045/yr
40% on housing$66,540/yr
45% on housing$59,146/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.0%
9.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.8%
0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$147This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48215$80
Wayne County$99

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48215$121
Wayne County$129

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

DateEventPrice
2026-06-04Listed for sale$264,900
2021-10-27Sold$229,500
2021-09-22Pending sale$225,000
2021-09-16Contingent$225,000
2021-08-15Price change$225,000
2021-07-30Price change$239,000
2021-07-21Listed for sale$244,900
2021-06-30Listing removed--
2021-06-18Listed for sale$254,900
2019-11-15Listing removed$75,000
2019-07-29Price change$75,000
2019-06-21Listed for sale$79,900
2019-04-30Sold$62,000
2019-03-25Sold$43,000
2012-08-11Listing removed$625
2012-08-03Listed for rent$625
2007-05-17Sold$26,000
2004-11-19Sold$59,432
2002-11-27Sold$41,100

For Sale by Agent

AgentEric Goosen
BrokerageBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty SCS

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