53598 Franklin, Shelby Township
$299,000
About this home
An investment opportunity awaits with this home! With solid bones, newer mechanicals, and plenty of potential, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch in Shelby Township is ready for its next owner to bring their vision and make it their own. While the home would benefit from cosmetic updating, some of the bigger-ticket items have already been addressed, including the newer furnace, central air, and water heater. The roof is also estimated to be in the first half of its life. The main level offers both a living room and separate family room, complete with a natural wood-burning fireplace. Downstairs, the unfinished basement provides a blank slate for future living space, recreation, storage, or whatever fits your needs. Outside, enjoy a fenced-in backyard and back patio, offering a great space to relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoors. An attached 2-car garage adds even more convenience. Tucked into a nice, quiet neighborhood with no HOA, this home offers a solid starting point and the opportunity to update it to your own taste and make it truly yours! Sale is subject to probate court approval.
The facts
| Price | $299,000 |
| Original price | $360,000 |
| Price cut | −$61,000 |
| Beds | 3 |
| Baths | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square feet | 1,726 |
| Type | Single family residence |
| Subdivision | STARLITE MEADOWS |
| County | Macomb |
| MLS # | 79080074024 |
| Listed | 2026-09-29 |
| Days on market | 26 |
| Year built | 1967 |
| Possession | At closing |
| Stories | 1 story |
| Basement | Block, Full, Unfinished |
| Heating | Forced air, Natural gas |
| Foundation | Basement, Block |
| Garage spaces | 2.0 |
| Water / Sewer | City water / Septic |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Parcel number | 230708407008 |
| Listing office | AMERICA'S CHOICE REALTY LLC |
Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours
| This seller today | You, the year after buying | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable value | $98,582 | about $149,500 |
| Yearly property tax | $3,240 | about $4,268 |
Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. That's about $1,029 a year more than this seller pays. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $165,500. 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 Shelby Township's 2025 homestead rate of 28.55 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Shelby Township's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.
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