$164,999
18685 Mendota Street
Detroit, MI 48221
MLS# 26030111
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  1204 sqft


Classic 2-story brick Colonial with updated landscaping and black shutter accents
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Classic 2-story brick Colonial with updated landscaping and black shutter accents Living room with hardwood floors, fireplace, fresh paint, and crown molding Living room with tons of natural light Formal dining room with wainscoting and box beam ceiling Eat-in breakfast nook with coffee bar and tile flooring, open to the kitchen Stainless steel refrigerator with view through to formal dining room — dual dining layout throughout Updated kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets, stainless steel stove, new dishwasher, and tile backsplash First-floor hallway with coat closet, half bath access, and mudroom with private rear entry to backyard Fully retiled tub surround with mosaic accent strip, new brushed nickel fixtures, and handheld showerhead Full bath with new vanity, updated fixtures, and natural light Conveniently located first-floor half bath with vanity, brushed nickel fixtures, and privacy window Generously sized secondary bedroom with crown molding, picture frame wall detail Second bedroom with dual windows and ample natural light — versatile enough for any layout Primary bedroom with closet and private access to bonus flex room Bonus flex room off primary bedroom with shiplap accent walls — ideal as a home office, nursery, or walk-in closet Spacious backyard with detached 2-car garage, extended driveway, and covered patio — perfect for outdoor entertaining Covered patio with ample space for hosting and additional storage shed Full basement with washer and dryer included Expansive unfinished basement with refinished floor — ideal for storage, workshop, or future finishing Second view of basement showing full depth, staircase access, and open layout — ready for your vision Basement bonus room with built-in closet — ideal for dedicated storage or hobby space

Property Description
Welcome to 18685 Mendota Street -- a beautifully updated 1938 brick Colonial on a tree-lined street in Detroit's sought-after Bagley neighborhood, just minutes from the shops and restaurants of the Avenue of Fashion on Livernois. This 3-bed, 1.5-bath home blends vintage charm with modern upgrades across 1,204 sq ft. The main level features original hardwood floors, a charming fireplace, crown molding, and a formal dining room with wainscoting and box beam ceiling. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, white cabinets, tile backsplash, and stainless appliances including a new dishwasher, plus an eat-in nook with coffee bar. Upstairs find three bedrooms, a retiled bath with new fixtures, and a bonus flex room off the primary -- ideal as office, nursery, or closet. Full basement with refinished floors and washer/dryer included. Detached 2-car garage, covered patio, and fresh landscaping. Move-in ready. Some photos virtually staged.

Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: McNichols and Meyers
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Detroit City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 137.04
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 40 x 100
Road Frontage: 40
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1204
SqFt Above Grade: 1204
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1000
Building Total SqFt: 2004
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Detroit
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Square Feet
Year Built: 1938
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 36515
SEV: 76900
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2500
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: Unknown
Tax ID #: 16043262.
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to 18685 Mendota Street -- a beautifully updated 1938 brick Colonial on a tree-lined street in Detroit's sought-after Bagley neighborhood, just minutes from the shops and restaurants of the Avenue of Fashion on Livernois. This 3-bed, 1.5-bath home blends vintage charm with modern upgrades across 1,204 sq ft. The main level features original hardwood floors, a charming fireplace, crown molding, and a formal dining room with wainscoting and box beam ceiling. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, white cabinets, tile backsplash, and stainless appliances including a new dishwasher, plus an eat-in nook with coffee bar. Upstairs find three bedrooms, a retiled bath with new fixtures, and a bonus flex room off the primary -- ideal as office, nursery, or closet. Full basement with refinished floors and washer/dryer included. Detached 2-car garage, covered patio, and fresh landscaping. Move-in ready. Some photos virtually staged.
Legal: W MENDOTA 114 PALMYRA WOODS SUB L45 P85 PLATS, W C R 16/389 40 X 107.50
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
In Basement: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Roofing
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 406
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 800
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 800
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Screens: 1
Kitchen Features
Mud Room Access: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Covered: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Architectural Style
Colonial: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Wayne
Street #: 18685
Street Name: Mendota
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 48221
Zip (4): 1911
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $164,999
Current Price: $164,999
Listing Date: 2026-06-17
Property Features
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Washer Hookup
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens
Substructure: Full
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s)
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Colonial
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None

IDX
Listing Office: Propel Property Management
Listing Agent: Bryan Harman

Last Updated: June - 17 - 2026

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