40 W Benson ST , Ecorse, MI 48229
Est. $1,282/mo with current taxes · · See the breakdown
About this home
Step inside this beautifully inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow, where natural light, spacious living areas, and a private tree-lined backyard come together to create a home you’ll love! This home is offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1,454 sq. ft. of living space. This inviting home features spacious rooms, big windows throughout that fill the home with natural light, and a lovely sunroom perfect for relaxing. The carpeted bedrooms provide comfort and warmth, while the spacious basement offers plenty of additional storage and possibilities. Enjoy the beautifully fenced yard surrounded by mature trees, creating a peaceful and private setting. A large patio in the backyard provides an ideal space for outdoor entertaining, family gatherings, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Additional features include a 2-car garage, deck, natural gas radiant/steam heat, and a convenient location near Jefferson and Southfield. A wonderful bungalow with plenty of character and space to call home!
Monthly payment
The tax line is the seller's current bill from the MLS. Michigan uncaps the taxable value the year after a sale, so tap See uncapped taxes for what a buyer will likely pay then.The uncapped tax line is this home's bill after it uncaps: half the price times 72.09 mills, the 2025 homestead rate here. Insurance is a $2,400/yr placeholder and PMI 0.55% of the loan below 20% down. An estimate, not a loan quote.
The facts
| Price | $143,900 |
| Beds | 3 |
| Baths | 2 full |
| Square feet | 1,545 |
| Type | Single family residence |
| Subdivision | MAURICE LAFFERTY & RITTERS SUB |
| County | Wayne |
| MLS # | 20261083979 |
| Listed | 2026-10-15 |
| Days on market | 19 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| Possession | At closing |
| Stories | 1.5 stories |
| Heating | Forced air, Natural gas |
| Foundation | Michigan basement |
| Garage spaces | 2.0 |
| Water / Sewer | City water & sewer |
| Parcel number | 34007120026000 |
| Listing office | Got Key'D Realty |
Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours
| This seller today | You, the year after buying | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable value | $22,375 | about $71,950 |
| Yearly property tax | $2,451 | about $5,187 |
Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. That's about $2,736 a year more than this seller pays. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $52,300. 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 Ecorse's 2025 homestead rate of 72.09 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Ecorse's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.
Location
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