37899 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights
$300,000
About this home
Set on more than an acre along the Clinton River, this distinctive Sterling Heights brick bungalow offers a rare combination of privacy, character and waterfront surroundings within the Utica School District. The deep lot creates a sense of separation from the road while opening to an expansive backyard framed by mature trees and direct river frontage. Inside, the home offers a warm, well-defined layout with hardwood flooring through much of the main level. The living and dining spaces flow naturally into an updated kitchen with newer appliances, while two main-floor bedrooms and a full bath provide flexibility for everyday living, guests or a home office. The upper level is dedicated to an impressive primary suite, creating a private retreat with generous proportions and its own full bath. A bright three-season room extends the living space toward the backyard and deck, offering a natural transition between the interior and the riverfront setting. The finished lower level adds valuable bonus space for recreation, hobbies, entertaining or additional living needs, along with laundry and storage. Fresh interior paint completed in 2026 complements the home's move-in-ready presentation. Outside, a detached 2-car garage, fenced dog-run area, sprinkler system, deck and expansive grounds add both function and versatility. With its uncommon acre-plus setting, Clinton River frontage and thoughtfully arranged living spaces, this property offers a level of privacy and character rarely found in Sterling Heights.
The facts
| Price | $300,000 |
| Original price | $325,000 |
| Price cut | −$25,000 |
| Beds | 3 |
| Baths | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square feet | 2,068 |
| Type | Single family residence |
| Subdivision | — |
| County | Macomb |
| MLS # | 20261067789 |
| Listed | 2026-08-26 |
| Days on market | 58 |
| Year built | 1934 |
| Possession | At closing |
| Stories | 1.5 stories |
| Basement | Finished, Full |
| Heating | Forced air, Natural gas |
| Foundation | Basement, Block, Sump pump |
| Garage spaces | 2.0 |
| Water / Sewer | Water at street / City sewer |
| Waterfront | Clinton River |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Parcel number | 1024427002 |
| Listing office | EXP Realty The Perna Team |
Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours
| This seller today | You, the year after buying | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable value | $113,098 | about $150,000 |
| Yearly property tax | $6,503 | about $5,839 |
Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $131,300. Your taxable value resets to the SEV the year after you buy, and assessors usually raise it to about half the sale price. Estimate uses Sterling Heights's 2025 homestead rate of 38.93 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Sterling Heights's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.
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