5 Metro Detroit Homes For First Time Buyers

Metro Detroit’s real estate market remains hot, making the challenge of buying a home — especially a less expensive home — even more challenging. Along with our partners at Realtor.com, Patch has searched through current listings to find five homes that first-time buyers may want to consider:

20873 Paloma, St. Clair Shores
$194,900

Beautiful, large 4 bedroom home with SO MANY FEATURES offers a large living room with a fireplace, half bath off entry foyer, formal dining room with french doors to deck, large remodeled kitchen with stove, refrigerator, built-in dishwasher, microwave and separate breakfast nook with doorwall to fabulous covered deck that includes 2 ceilings fans, 2 entrances from inside home to deck, nice hardwood floors throughout, 3.5 total baths, den/office, master suite with full bath, central air, 7 ceiling fans, full bath in lovely finished drywalled basement with a kitchen area, ceramic tile floor and nice full bath, lovely landscaped yard, and much more. Washer and dryer also stay.

39418 Garony Drive, Clinton Township
$209,000

Enjoy experiencing all seasons from this wonderful colonial and from the beautiful manicured back yard oasis with patio spaces, landscaped gardens and mature trees. Covered front porch. Neat and clean. Kitchen with whte cabinetry, peninsula and informal eating area has newer Frigidaire 4-burner gas range and refrigerator with icemaker/water dispenser (2014). Family room has gas fireplace with brick surround and doorwall to yard. Formal dining room with crown molding. Living room with large picture window and crown molding. New carpet in main level spaces 2015. First floor laundry. Full bath with shower on first floor. 4 spacious upper level bedrooms. Updated upper level full bath with wide counter, dual sinks and vanity area and tub/shower. Lots of storage throughout. Located in a quiet neighborhood in close proximity to schools, shopping, entertainment, parks and more. Home warranty. Huron Elementary, Wyandot Middle, Chippewa Valley HS.

2117 E. 4th Street, Royal Oak
$220,000

Unique opportunity to own an updated Royal Oak bungalow on and a lot & a half, w/ privacy, great proximity to highways & walk-able to downtown Royal Oak. A complete kitchen remodel in 2107, w/ granite counters, cabinets, flooring, porcelain back-splash & stainless steel appliances. A ton of natural light throughout this home makes it feel warm & welcoming.The new kitchen is open to the DR and FR. Updated bathroom with cork floor & glass tile surround in shower, deep soaker tub & 2 bedrooms round out this impressive 1st floor, complete w/ hardwood floors. Upstairs you'll enjoy a spacious Master Bedroom w/ brand new carpeting & a walk in closet. Finished basement is great for the kids or entertaining & still plenty of storage. Large deck surrounded by natural privacy overlooks oversized back yard & 2 car garage. Other updates include: new roof 2015, electrical panel, Nest thermostat & Nest protect smoke/carbon monoxide alarm. Keyless entry on front & side door & whole home humidifier.

2173 Woodmont, Canton
$209,900

Lovely broad front ranch, Huge great room with natural fireplace. Nice size kitchen, freshly painted, with a great eating space. New Roof and Gutters (2016) 50 Gallon water heater (2014) Sump Pump (2017) Several New Windows and Garage door (2013) Thermostat (2016) Stove & Refrigerator (2016) Freshly Painted bedroom and recently stained deck.

2035 Venice Street, Dearborn
$199,900

Check Out This Super Sharp, Large Bungalow...This Home Features a Family Room Addition on the Main Floor & a Master Bedroom Suite Upstairs....Truly One of a Kind...House also includes a Beautiful Updated Kitchen w/Granite & Oak Cabinets....Spacious Family Room with Sliding Doors that lead to a Large Deck...Peaceful Backyard....Excellent Craftsmanship Throughout the Entire Home....Perfect for Entertaining...Partially Finished Basement....Newer Furnace & Hot Water Tank...Great Neighborhood...Easy Access to Freeways...