38501 Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
OFF MARKET

$161,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,008 sqft (on 0.62 acres)

38501 Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI 48174

Est. Refi. Payment $1,189/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 8, 2021 for $130,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$161K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$4K (-2.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$31K (+24%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +147% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$161K
October 2026$162K
September 2026$163K
August 2026$167K
July 2026$166K
June 2026$170K
May 2026$168K
April 2026$167K
March 2026$165K
February 2026$161K
January 2026$159K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5894 Heyer St, Romulus, MI
0.12
Single-Family Home
$175,000
06/09/26
3
2
1,324
4510 S John Hix Rd, Wayne, MI
0.63
Single-Family Home
$124,900
12/12/25
3
1
968
37205 Bendix St, Wayne, MI
0.78
Single-Family Home
$135,000
04/09/26
2
1
852
6199 Heyer St, Romulus, MI
0.21
Single-Family Home
$269,000
03/31/26
3
2
2,712
38172 Van Born Rd, Wayne, MI
0.18
Single-Family Home
$255,000
02/10/26
4
2
3,113
6327 Hunt St, Romulus, MI
1.22
Single-Family Home
$120,000
04/28/26
2
1
783
4419 Grace Ave, Wayne, MI
0.68
Single-Family Home
$215,000
12/30/25
3
2
1,350
36216 Harroun Ct, Wayne, MI
1.19
Single-Family Home
$190,000
12/09/25
3
1
907
6340 Irma St, Romulus, MI
1.27
Single-Family Home
$70,000
12/11/25
2
1
783
6299 Hunt St, Romulus, MI
1.21
Single-Family Home
$76,000
08/14/26
3
1
1,100

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
38501 W Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
0.00
-
-
-
-
Off Market
38535 Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
0.02
$235,100
4
3
2,128
Off Market
34128-34128 Van Born Rd, Wayne, MI 48184
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
38565 Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
0.04
$131,500
5
2
1,608
Off Market
5810 Cogswell St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.04
$304,700
4
3
2,052
Off Market
Cogswell St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
Cogswell St E, Romulus, MI 48174
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
E Cogswell St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
5830 Cogswell St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.05
$161,600
3
1
1,228
Off Market
5820 Cogswell St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.05
-
2
1
1,200
Off Market
5820 Cogswell St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.05
$129,500
2
1
953
Off Market
5875 Heyer St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.06
$146,900
3
2
1,320
Off Market
38595 Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
0.06
$130,300
2
1
1,000
Off Market
5820 Cogswell Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
38455 Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
0.06
-
3
1.5
1,170
Off Market
38455 Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
0.06
$142,500
3
2
1,170
Off Market
5876 Cogswell St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.07
$118,300
2
1
1,111
Off Market
5891 Heyer St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.08
$200,300
3
1
1,324
Off Market
5897 Heyer St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.09
$224,800
3
2
1,349
Off Market
5864 Heyer St, Romulus, MI 48174
0.09
$216,100
3
1.5
1,349
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
0.62 acre lot
1,008 sqft
$160/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Oversized garage
This single-family home is located at 38501 Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI. 38501 Van Born Rd is in Romulus, MI and in ZIP code 48174. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,008 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.62 acres and was built in 1940.
38501 Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $130,000 on Jul 8, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $161,200, with a rent estimate of $1,467/month.

Home Details for 38501 Van Born Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: ranch

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.62 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 8, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$130,000
Mar 11, 2010
Source: N/A
Sold
$29,900
Jan 16, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$33,250
Dec 18, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$63,811
Jan 7, 1998
Source: N/A
Sold
$48,500

Market trends in Romulus

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Available listings
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Romulus

At least 243 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 27 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • John Morgan
    "Lived here for 13 years and the golf course is a great amenity here. Moreover, the neighborhood is friendly and we look out for one another."
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  • John Morgan
    "The golf course, the friendly neighborhood and everything is relatively close. Moreover, I have access to all of the freeways needed to get to certain places."
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  • mrsgee33
    "I think it’s important for the kids to make lots of friends for the parents to get out there and be supportive of sports events, etc. be a part of the community"
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  • Lamar Pharr
    "The schools are good and you are close to most major stores. The neighborhood is safe and well maintained. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I just had my dog stolen from the Romulus area and 2 days later we caught someone stealing a dog cage. "
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  • Bridgitte Davis
    "Close to work. Clean. Plenty to offer. Friendly people. Beautiful around the holidays. Close to markets and shops. Nice homes. Affordable."
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  • A'sha B.
    "The area is awesome and I feel very safe being in this area. I never had a problem. It’s a family oriented area as well as there are plenty of grand parent with there grand babies. "
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  • John M.
    "The commute is convenient and very close to all major freeways. Also, not far from grocery stores and mall shopping. Very area and golf course is a great attraction. Love the area."
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  • Lvaresi14
    "Very quiet and friendly , everyone knows each other and has lived here for years .you can’t even go to the store without running into someone . Very small town "
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  • John M.
    "Very well and maintained sub divisions in my area. The golf course is an excellent attraction and one that highlights the neighborhood. "
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  • Tatartot888
    "You better have a car Depending on where you live. My area is more country 5 acres very quiet absolutely love it. But I am extremely close to all freeways"
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  • D. N.
    "They wouldn’t like that if they don’t have a fence animal control will harass you and some of the kids will bother the dogs. Other than that there are lots of dog owners in the neighborhood "
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  • Anton P.
    "Dog owners would love the space to walk their dogs. Also there are many homes with large yards for their dogs to play in. "
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  • Nolan A. C.
    "I'm sure the city has it's nice areas but the apartments off of Ecorse and Merriman have residents who completely disrespect their neighbors via noise and trash collection. Sadly everyone is thrown into the same bubble of being low class due to a small few and their actions. "
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  • Anton P.
    "Romulus is where I grew up. I still live here and there have been some recent changes in the area. Good and bad. But overall, it’s a pretty quiet, pleasant place to live"
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  • Robinbrown892
    "Nothing happens here at all. Boring for my kids. No special events happen too often. No playgrounds, no parks in area "
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  • Susan F. W.
    "There are plenty of festivals and celebrations of holidays. We have a nice farmers market. We also have an athletic center, parks and sports. "
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  • Jnice927
    "That people in this area cares for kids. Watch the bus stop in the morning, to insure kids aren’t being targeted."
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  • Simon Kaye
    "Stress free. No backups. Traffic jams rarely happen unless during construction times. Traffic around the airport very free flowing."
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  • Deezenx
    "I drive everywhere. I never have issue with traffic until I get to the freeway. I don't have any reason to use public transit, so I'm not aware of any commuting issues."
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  • Jasmine C.
    "You must have a car to live in this area and if you are walking it is best not to walk with small children with a stroller."
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  • Ebony
    "Nice friendly and quiet. The people get alone it’s a lot of near by stores the shopping mail is not too far plenty of gas stations "
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  • A.A
    "Grew up in Romulus. Parents and friends still live there. As every city, there's good and bad. Always have had great neighbors. Long standing friends and families. Not much turn over. Pretty maintained. Safe as any other. Close to everything yet still not right into the city. I love this area. In Belleville now. Kids and I are looking to buy closer that way."
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  • Trulia User
    "I live on a golf course. The subdivision has very nice people and since it’s a new phase, the newness looks quite appealing."
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  • Susan F. W.
    "Music in the park during summer months. Farmers market during summer and fall. Tree lighting and wreath laying of veterans buried in the city cemetery."
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  • Susan F. W.
    "I was born here and left in 1993. Came back in 2008. We are already looking for a new home. Nothing special going on here and our neighbors are slobs. Their yard looks like a junk yard and nobody does anything about it. "
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  • Kourtneycbutler
    "Quiet town. Not a lot of noise, or places to shop but nearby cities have the fun stuff. Good area to raise children. Family type of town "
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  • Bruni R.
    "We have a dog and walk him twice a day. We usually run into other pet owners in our travels or neighbors sitting out or working on their homes daily. Usually just small talk but friendly just the same. "
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  • Devon
    "The schools are closing but Barth is an amazing school!! Not a lot of kids to play with in my neighborhood."
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Frequently asked questions about 38501 Van Born Rd

  • What is 38501 Van Born Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 38501 Van Born Rd in Romulus, MI is $161,200.
  • What is the price history for 38501 Van Born Rd?
    38501 Van Born Rd in Romulus, MI last sold for $130,000 in July 2021.
  • Is Romulus a buyer's or seller's market?
    Romulus is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Romulus?
    Residents describe Romulus, MI as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Romulus, MI.
  • Does 38501 Van Born Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 38501 Van Born Rd in Romulus, MI has air conditioning.
  • Does 38501 Van Born Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 38501 Van Born Rd in Romulus, MI has in-unit laundry.

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