MLS # 20261029484 (Realcomp)

A rare Detroit value-add apartment offering at 725 Whitmore, Detroit, MI 48203: a solid brick building with 66 units and the scale buy-and-hold investors look for when they want meaningful income potential and operational leverage. With the right rehab plan, this property is positioned to gross over $75,000 per month in rent, giving you room to build a durable cash-flowing asset at a basis that reflects the work still needed.The building totals 72 bedrooms and 66 bathrooms across approximately 48,000 sq ft, with a unit mix designed to serve broad rental demand: 48 one-bedroom units, 12 two-bedroom units, and 6 studios. Much of the heavy lifting has already started in key areas, including many newer egress windows and the replacement of many plumbing stacks, improvements that can help streamline the path from renovation to stabilized performance. The structure is there, the footprint is there, and the upside is there, this is a straightforward opportunity for an investor ready to bring a large building back to life.Set on a 22,000 sq ft lot, the property provides ample site area to support a full-scale repositioning effort and long-term operation. The brick construction speaks to longevity, and the combination of updated components already completed plus remaining interior work creates a clear value-add narrative: you are buying it at a price that reflects the condition, then capturing the spread as units are improved and income rises.Request details and schedule a showing to evaluate the unit mix, existing improvements, and the path to unlocking this 66-unit Detroit apartment’s rent potential.
Source: SparkMLS
66-bath home in Palmer Park in Detroit built in 1926.
Currently offered at $1,650,000.
Annual property taxes run approximately $31,104 ($2,592/month). 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.
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Source: SparkMLS
Source: Public Records
Legal Description
S WHITMORE 484-487 MERRILL-PALMER SUB L45 P54-5 PLATS, W C R 2/152 20,810 SQFT COMBINED ON 07/07/2023 FROM 02002580.001, 02002580., 02002580.002, 02002580.003 02002580.004, 02002580.005, 02002580.006, 02002580.007, 02002580.008, 02002580.009, 0200258 0.010, 02002580.011, 02002580.012, 02002580.013, 02002580.014, 02002580.015, 02002580.016, 02002580.017, 02002580.018, 02002580.019, 02002580.020, 02
FEMA Flood Zone: Zone X — Minimal flood risk
Source: FEMA NFHLHistoric District: Palmer Park Apartment Buildings Local Historic District
Exterior changes may require Historic District Commission (HDC) approval
Source: Detroit Historic District CommissionUSDA Rural Development: Not Eligible
Verify eligibility at USDAListed by Rashad Elabed
JNA Real Estate
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.
DTE Electric Company
Investor-Owned
DTE Gas Company
Investor-Owned
MI Public Service Commission service territory boundaries.
Property
725 Whitmore Road, Detroit, MI 48203
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Neighborhood
Palmer Park
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Community
Detroit
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County
Wayne County
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