# 8544 W CHICAGO, Detroit, MI 48204

> **TL;DR:** land, $7,500. Est. $40/mo. Listed 1231 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $7,500 |
| Lot Size | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Property Type | Land (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 1231 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $38 |
| Estimated Insurance | $2 |
| **Total** | **$40** |

## Property Highlights

- 0.41 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Vacant lot located on high traffic W Chicago Street ready for your next business venture! The DLBA is seeking proposals that for small- to medium-scale infill development with the goal of increasing housing supply and restoring the urban fabric, as well as density and walkability. Interested buyers should consult our proposal guidelines for new build opportunities. The DLBA also recommends reviewing relevant Neighborhood Framework Plans from the City of Detroit's Planning and Development Department for additional context about the neighborhood. Please note that the DLBA is entitled to a tax capture for the 5 tax years subsequent to transferring ownership of the property. The tax capture may be incompatible with tax abatement that are otherwise available to the selected purchaser. DLBA will review requests to waive its tax capture rights and may require a payment in lieu of taxes to approve such requests. The payment will be determined upon reviewing the development proforma and effect of any tax abatement on the purchase and development financing.

## Location

- **Address:** 8544 W CHICAGO, Detroit, MI 48204
- **County:** Wayne
- **Neighborhood:** SHERWOOD BROS A T ROWE (PLATS)
- **Coordinates:** 42.366554, -83.154333
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.366554,-83.154333

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Erick Monzo
- **Brokerage:** SCS Great Lakes INC
- **Broker Phone:** (586) 541-4000
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8544-W-Chicago_Detroit_MI_48204_M99704-76614?f=listhub&s=REALCOMPMI&m=20230048454&c=propsimple)

## Photos

![8544 W CHICAGO - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a793d6ca3592613b6cc42c0c430caa80l-f3693651613r.jpg)

![8544 W CHICAGO - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a793d6ca3592613b6cc42c0c430caa80l-f2443247539r.jpg)

![8544 W CHICAGO - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a793d6ca3592613b6cc42c0c430caa80l-f3838674380r.jpg)

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**MLS#:** 20230048454 | **Updated:** 2026-10-19
**Source:** listhub

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