2016 Atkinson St Detroit, MI 48206
Boston Edison NeighborhoodEstimated payment $870/month
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Deck
- Porch
- Cass Technical High School Rated 10
- No HOA
- 3-minute walk to Gordon Park
About This Home
Step into timeless elegance and unmatched opportunity in Detroit’s iconic Boston-Edison District. Just moments from the beloved Congregation coffee shop, 2016 Atkinson is a grand 3-story residence that blends historic charm with incredible value-add potential. Boasting 5 spacious bedrooms, a full basement, and generous living areas, this home offers the scale and layout today’s buyers and renters crave. Several updates have already been completed—meaning much of the heavy lifting is done—while still leaving room to add your own vision, finishes, and equity. For homeowners, this is your chance to create a truly stunning dream home in one of Detroit’s most prestigious and architecturally rich neighborhoods.
For investors, this is a rare opportunity to secure a large, high-demand property with strong upside in an area known for appreciation, historic appeal, and limited inventory. Whether you’re looking to restore, renovate, or reposition, the potential here is undeniable. ? Homes like this in Boston-Edison don’t come around often.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
Year Built
- Built in 1921
Lot Details
- 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40 x 133.5
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,001 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Location
- Ground Level
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Sewer in Street
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Joy Farm Sub Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number W08I002798S
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,103 | $134,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,026 | $154,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,116 | $125,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,220 | $100,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,198 | $59,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,177 | $49,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,160 | $37,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $991 | $31,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $237 | $29,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,118 | $40,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,460 | $14,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | $2,030 | $20,301 | $0 | $0 |
| 2010 | -- | $20,629 | $1,135 | $19,494 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2026 01/30/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/08/2026 01/08/26 | Price Changed | $149,900 | -16.7% | $75 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/24/2025 11/24/25 | Price Changed | $179,900 | -10.0% | $90 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/10/2025 10/10/25 | Price Changed | $199,800 | -0.1% | $100 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/01/2025 10/01/25 | Price Changed | $199,900 | -13.0% | $100 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/09/2025 09/09/25 | Price Changed | $229,900 | -8.0% | $115 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | Price Changed | $249,900 | -16.7% | $125 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/06/2025 08/06/25 | For Sale | $299,900 | +4513.8% | $150 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/10/2013 04/10/13 | Sold | $6,500 | -68.3% | $3 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/08/2013 04/08/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/05/2012 11/05/12 | For Sale | $20,500 | -- | $11 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $1,200 | None Available | |
| Deed | $6,900 | Attorneys Title Agency Llc | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $31,500 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $140,000 | Multiple | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available |
Source: Realcomp
MLS Number: 20251023748
APN: 08-002798
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Ten-X, local REALTOR®- Arlene Richardson - (888)-952-6393
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