5501 Kensington Ave, Detroit MI  48224-2623 exterior

5501 Kensington Ave Detroit, MI 48224 / 2623

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/18/2025)
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 5.750 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 5501 Kensington Ave, Detroit MI, 48224-2623. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

A single-family property at 5501 Kensington Avenue, Detroit, MI.

Facts

  • Built in 1940
  • Lot size 5,750 sqft
  • Stories 1 story with basement
  • Basement Basement (not specified)
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced air unit
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick
  • Parking & Garage
  • Parking Garage
  • Parking spaces 1
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Features

  • Fireplace

Householders and Tenants for 5501 Kensington Ave, Detroit MI

Businesses

Organization Phone Number Additional Info
Auto-Aid
Industry:
Automotive Repair

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
09/30/2008 Sold $35,000 Public records
09/03/2008 Sold $11,000 Public records
12/17/2007 Sold $91,263 Public records
06/03/2004 Sold $92,675 Public records

PURCHASE HISTORY 5501 Kensington Ave, Detroit MI

06/03/200409/03/2008Date$0$10k$20k$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k$80k$90k$100kPrices

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2011 $4,045 N/A N/A
2010 N/A $1,551 $3,102
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Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Jul 2016 Recent Rent
5501 Kensington Ave
Price history :
  • 1050 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths

PENDING Beautiful home located in a quiet neighborhood has hardwood floors throughout with some...

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5501 Kensington Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
28 Oct 2012 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

Kensington Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
27 Oct 2019 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Oct 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
14 Jun 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
19 Feb 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area

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Kensington Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
26 Sep 2015 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
10 Jun 2015 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
31 Oct 2014 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
10 Sep 2014 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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  • 1 bath
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  • 2 baths
  • Lot: 6,534 sqft
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  • 1 bath
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  • 1 bath
  • Lot: 6,534 sqft
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