178 Ashland St, Detroit, MI, 48215
About This Home
Wake up to life on the water in this boat lover's paradise set on a canal with direct waterfront access to the Detroit River and Lake Saint Clair. Complete with a private boat house/indoor boat hoist, this home makes spontaneous sunset cruises and weekend adventures part of everyday life. The home was thoughtfully renovated in 2021, including new flooring, new carpet, new roof, and a new water heater. The modern kitchen features stainless steel appliances, while both bathrooms have also been updated. Step outside to your own backyard retreat, where a hot tub awaits after long days on the water. When you're ready to explore the surrounding area, enjoy the unbeatable convenience of being minutes away from Coriander and Grosse Pointe Park. This waterfront gem delivers the perfect blend of modern updates, location, and canal-front living--a rare opportunity you won't want to miss. Grants ranging from $3,500 to $10,000 are available through First Merchants Bank to help eligible buyers with down payment or closing costs. Program availability depends on buyer qualification.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2021
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Free Standing Electric Oven,Free Standing Electric Range,Free Standing Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21 X 14
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area above ground: 1,546
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Electric
- Cooling features: Wall Units
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,546 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Living Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 374
- Dimensions: 22 X 17
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8 X 5
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 X 5
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 21 X 16
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W21I061852S
- Special condition: Short Sale No,Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Pool features: None
- Exterior features: Spa Hottub
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Canal Access,Canal Front,Direct Water Frontage,Waterfront
- Waterbody name: Detroit River / Lake Saint Clair
Lot
- Lot size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: Water View
- Lot size dimensions: 32 x 140
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,No Garage
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
- 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 | $1,213 | $14,556 |
| Home Insurance * | $326 | $3,912 |
| Property Taxes | $294 | $3,528 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $2,021 | $24,252 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
| 2026-04-30 | Pending sale | $250,000 |
| 2026-04-06 | Price change | $250,000 |
| 2026-01-22 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
| 2020-11-04 | Sold | $150,000 |
| 2020-09-02 | Price change | $170,000 |
| 2020-07-03 | Price change | $180,000 |
| 2020-06-11 | Price change | $185,000 |
| 2020-03-15 | Listed for sale | $199,900 |
| 2006-07-19 | Sold | $69,900 |
| 2005-11-29 | Sold | $69,900 |
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