85 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218
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OFF MARKET

85 E James St
River Rouge, MI 48218

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,374 sqft

$122,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $889/mo*
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$122,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $889/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,374 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$122K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-2.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$4K (-3.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$113K (+1,294.3%)
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 +1,107% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$121K
July 2026$126K
June 2026$125K
May 2026$119K
April 2026$121K
March 2026$125K
February 2026$118K
January 2026$117K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
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
111 Burke St, River Rouge, MI
0.17
Single-Family Home
$24,000
01/22/26
2
1
1,000
123 Burke St, River Rouge, MI
0.16
Single-Family Home
$45,625
05/08/26
4
1
1,032
235 Richter St, River Rouge, MI
0.39
Single-Family Home
$45,625
05/08/26
3
1
1,152
42 E Henry St, Detroit, MI
0.24
Single-Family Home
$115,000
06/08/26
3
1
916
98 Le Roy St, River Rouge, MI
0.14
Single-Family Home
$55,000
05/13/26
3
1.5
1,368
126 E Henry St, River Rouge, MI
0.22
Single-Family Home
$130,000
07/02/26
4
1
1,494
240 Richter St, River Rouge, MI
0.39
Single-Family Home
$135,000
09/03/25
3
1
1,400
19 E Cicotte St, River Rouge, MI
0.22
Single-Family Home
$40,000
10/23/25
4
2
2,026
251 Richter St, River Rouge, MI
0.43
Single-Family Home
$87,700
01/20/26
3
1
974
116 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI
0.55
Single-Family Home
$83,000
09/30/25
3
1
1,344

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
75 E Cicotte St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.06
$80,000
3
1
1,543
For Sale
68 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.06
$275,500
7
4
3,160
Off Market
79 E Pleasant St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.06
$165,000
3
2
1,418
For Sale
96 Brownlee St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.08
-
2
1
816
Off Market
85 E Pleasant St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.05
$110,200
4
2
1,563
Off Market
67 E Pleasant St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.08
$73,700
3
1.5
1,308
For Sale
59 E Pleasant St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.09
$87,800
3
1
1,128
Off Market
51 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.10
$87,300
3
1
936
Off Market
98 E Anchor St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.08
-
2
1
748
Off Market
92 E Pleasant St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.08
$137,700
3
1
1,831
Off Market
48 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.11
$93,700
3
1
784
Off Market
46 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.12
-
2
1
720
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,374 sqft
Price/Sqft
$89

About this House

Lovely updated 3 bedroom colonial in River Rouge. Spacious first floor with hardwood floors, cove ceilings, beautiful wood trim, arched doorways and fresh neutral paint colors. Beautifully updated kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless appliances, tile back splash and granite counter tops. The entry level also offers a full modern bath and an enclosed back porch with access to a lovely back deck. The second level has three bedroom with new carpet and plenty of storage. There is a spacious basement awaiting your finishing touches. This charming home is full of character and features a fenced in yard. It is truly a must see!
85 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,374 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $8,700 on Feb 18, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $122,400, with a rent estimate of $1,358/month.

Home Details for 85 E James St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other, Brick

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 21, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$49,900
Dec 23, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$49,900
Feb 18, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$8,700
Feb 7, 2012
Source: MiRealSource #20023012
Sold
$9,700
Dec 4, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$8,560

Market trends in River Rouge

Last updated July 2026
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What Locals Say about River Rouge

At least 33 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say streets are well-lit

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

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say people would walk alone at night

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    "It’s decent ... police and fire department are really good , the school systems are amazing , the younger generations has raised the crime rate drastically "
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  • Christina R.
    "My neighborhood has great commuter transportation ,restaurants nice schools,parks waterfront and fishing as well as boating,bicycling and convenience stores,and service stations police and fire department very close and is pretty clean!"
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  • Khbeautifulu
    "community is mostly family who grew up here. community is very supportive of the youth at the schools. "
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  • Van S.
    "There are lots of shootings and robberies. Dangerous area. Drug ridden city. Not a good place for a child to be safe. "
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    "what a police department have an updated internet system and we had a neighbor security thing on our phones we can see what is going on at every neighbor's house run a neighborhood that's really cool"
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  • Alton N.
    "You don't seem to have to worry very much about your children being safe, because there is a big focus on child safety."
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  • Ladyltatts
    "This area is very family and community oriented. Everyone gets along pretty well and watches out for one another"
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  • Ladyltatts
    "I've lived here now for a year and a half. It's bet cost efficient. I like it, it's quiet most people here are very friendly."
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  • Lsr270122
    "neighbors, dirt, pollution, run down houses, parks, iv been here for 30 yrs and nothing has changed no matter how well we keep our block up the rest of the neighborhood is falling apart to many ppl don't care"
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  • Teakgrandis
    "The factories around give a unique lanscape not so cosy. Is a small city with 2 main roads. We still have many empty lots. "
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  • Anthony
    "Police presence, street cleaning, garbage pick up. Community events, never had my car broken into. "
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  • Maria S.
    "A lower working class neighborhood with many vacant homes. Very diligent police and city hall, a good choice for challenging financial situations."
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    "A lower working class neighborhood with many vacant homes, questionable quality schools, but very diligent police and city hall, doing the best things for their citizens reliably. A good choice for difficult financial situations."
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Frequently asked questions about 85 E James St

  • What is 85 E James St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 85 E James St in River Rouge, MI is $122,400.
  • What is the price history for 85 E James St?
    85 E James St in River Rouge, MI last sold for $8,700 in February 2014.
  • Is River Rouge a buyer's or seller's market?
    River Rouge is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about River Rouge?
    Residents describe River Rouge, MI as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in River Rouge, MI.
  • Does 85 E James St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 85 E James St in River Rouge, MI has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 85 E James St?
    The lot at 85 E James St in River Rouge, MI is about 0.07 acres (3,049 sq ft).