$75,000
16171 Santa Rosa Drive
Detroit, MI, 48221
Best deal in all of 48221, Back on Market due to no fault of sellers or home! Opportunity knocks in one of Detroit’s most actively revitalized corridors. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the Fitzgerald neighborhood offers a great opportunity for a first time home buyer and a proven rental history for a savvy investor. This property has rented for $1,300+ /month since 2022 and with light touches can command even more today. Delivering 10% + cash on cash returns at a sub $100K acquisition price. The home was updated in recent years, giving the next owner a head start with key improvements already in place. A few minor finishing touches are all that stand between this property maximizing its full potential.What truly sets this listing apart is its location. The Fitzgerald neighborhood has been the focus of a major city led revitalization effort backed by the City of Detroit, the Kresge Foundation, Knight Foundation, and other major partners all investing in improving infrastructure, green space, and housing stock in this very area. The newly created Ella Fitzgerald Park and community murals are already transforming the neighborhood’s look and feel, and Fitzgerald is recognized as one of Detroit’s most affordable neighborhoods with a strong mix of long-time residents and newcomers. This is exactly the kind of stable, in-demand rental base investors want. The math works. The neighborhood is moving. Don’t miss your window.
Property Details
Price:
$75,000
MLS #:
20261068737
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Aug 28, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,456
Total Sq Ft:
1,456
Lot Size:
3,920 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1926
Schools
School District:
Detroit
Interior
Appliances
Refrigerator, Range
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior
Construction Materials
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached
Roof
Asphalt
Stories
2
Financial
Taxes
$3,943
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Current real estate data for Single Family in Detroit as of Nov 03, 2026
3,936
Single Family Listed
138
Avg DOM
84
Avg $ / SqFt
$152,787
Avg List Price
Community
- Address16171 Santa Rosa Drive Detroit MI
- CityDetroit
- CountyWayne
- Zip Code48221
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Property Summary
- 16171 Santa Rosa Drive Detroit MI is a Single Family for sale in Detroit, MI, 48221. It is listed for $75,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,456 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1926. The current price per square foot is $52. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Detroit is $84. The average listing price for Single Family in Detroit is $152,787.

16171 Santa Rosa Drive
Detroit, MI

