MLS # 20251048078 (Realcomp)

Positioned along a hard corner of Harper, Chalmers, Hayes, and the I-94 Service Drive, this commercial site spans approximately 1 acre and zoned B4 (General Business District), allowing for a wide range of retail, office, service, and mixed-use development options. Whether you're an investor or developer, this location offers exceptional potential for new construction in a prime, active, and highly accessible location of Detroit’s east side.Neighborhood: Outer Drive-Hayes, East English Village / Chandler Park areaTraffic Counts: Strong daily volume along Harper AvenueTransit Access: Bus routes, public transit, and major arterial roads nearbyDemographics: Dense residential population with demand for local services and neighborhood businessesZoning: B4 General Business — ideal for retail, office, restaurant, and service uses; conditional uses include drive-thrus, auto services, and multifamilyLot Size: Approximately 1 acre Visibility: Excellent frontage on Harper Avenue with strong vehicular trafficAccess: Convenient proximity to I-94, Outer Drive, and Chandler Park DriveUtilities: Public water, sewer, and electric availableNearby Anchors: National retailers, local businesses, schools, and residential neighborhoodsThis site is well-suited for:Retail strip center or pad siteMedical or professional office complexRestaurant or drive-thru conceptAuto-related services or showroomMixed-use development with residential above commercialWith Detroit’s continued investment in neighborhood revitalization and corridor improvement, Harper Avenue is poised for growth. This property offers a rare chance to secure a sizable footprint in a transitioning area with long-term upside.
Source: SparkMLS
Listed at $675,000.
Estimated annual property tax: $2,311, or about $193 monthly. Estimate is based on county assessor records and current millage rates; actual tax may vary with PRE status and recent assessment changes.
Electric service is provided by DTE Electric Company; natural gas by DTE Gas Company. Broadband is available with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps from 8 providers.
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Source: SparkMLS
Source: Public Records
Legal Description
S HARPER 158&157 22&21 EXC EXPWAY AS OP 20 THRU 18 W 5.25 FT ON N LN BG W 4.95 FT ON S LN 17 16 THRU 9 EXC HARPER AVE AS WD & VAC ALLEYS ADJ EXC N 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO E 15.05 FT ON S LN 17 SEFTON PARK SUB L38 P86 PLATS, W C R 21/478 IRREG 41,614 SQ FT
FEMA Flood Zone: Zone X — Minimal flood risk
Source: FEMA NFHLUSDA Rural Development: Not Eligible
Verify eligibility at USDAListed by Joe Gruber
Carol Bollo & Associates
Municipality: Detroit
School district: DETROIT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County: Wayne
Estimate based on SEV for a new buyer (taxable value resets to SEV on transfer). Actual taxes may vary. MI Treasury PT Estimator
Estimate only. Does not include PMI or other fees. Consult a lender for exact rates.
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DTE Electric Company
Investor-Owned
DTE Gas Company
Investor-Owned
MI Public Service Commission service territory boundaries.
Property
14438 Harper Avenue, Detroit, MI 48224
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Neighborhood
Denby
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Detroit
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County
Wayne County
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