139 Puritan St, Highland Park, MI, 48203
About This Home
Investor Special or Handyman Dream in Highland Park! Priced to sell, this property at 139 Puritan Avenue offers an incredible blank canvas for an investor looking to add a high-potential asset to their portfolio, or a savvy buyer ready to build sweat equity. Located just a stone's throw from historic Woodward Avenue, this home sits in a highly accessible pocket of Highland Park with fantastic structural potential. The layout provides ample space to create a beautiful, modern living environment, complete with a functional floor plan that is ready for your custom renovations. Outside, the property features a great footprint with easy access to major thoroughfares, local transit, and the downtown Detroit corridor just minutes away. Whether your strategy is a complete fix-and-flip or building a long-term cash-flowing rental, properties with this kind of foundational opportunity at a competitive entry price point are getting harder to find. Bring your contractor and your vision to unlock this property's true potential! Disclaimer: All measurements and square footage are estimated.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Basement,Block
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 17 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Second
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12 X 7
Features
- Finished area above ground: 1,832
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,832 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 X 11
Living Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 18 X 23
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 6 X 8
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 15
- Dimensions: 5 X 3
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 X 8
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 43003030774002
- Special condition: Short Sale No,Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 5,662 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 113
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: One Car Garage,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
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 | $252 | $3,024 |
| Home Insurance * | $185 | $2,220 |
| Property Taxes | $61 | $732 |
| Electricity | $199 | $2,397 |
| Total | $697 | $8,364 |
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)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Price change | $50,000 |
| 2026-06-22 | Listed for sale | $115,000 |
| 2026-03-30 | Listing removed | $115,000 |
| 2026-01-28 | Price change | $115,000 |
| 2025-12-16 | Price change | $119,900 |
| 2025-10-24 | Listed for sale | $130,000 |
| 2025-08-25 | Listing removed | $130,000 |
| 2025-08-21 | Price change | $130,000 |
| 2025-08-11 | Listed for sale | $149,000 |
| 2009-12-23 | Sold | $6,400 |
| 2009-10-17 | Price change | $8,000 |
| 2009-10-10 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2009-04-02 | Sold | $72,814 |
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