Estimated payment $4,105/month
Combining vintage charm with classy 21st-century updates, this beautifully preserved, thoughtfully renovated three-story home offers surprise historic details around every corner. Located in Detroit's historic Boston Edison district, this 1912 property retains numerous original details, including wood floors, wainscoting, balustrades, wall sconces, one-of-a-kind doorknobs, beautiful built-ins, and four fireplaces (including two in bedrooms). First-floor includes a sunny library, coffered-ceiling dining room, butler's pantry and modern kitchen with new cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a copper farmhouse sink. The roomy, sunlit third-floor suite includes a full bathroom. Basement-level amenities include an extra kitchen, wine cellar, fitness room, and bathroom-slash-dog station. New roof, furnace, electrical, plumbing, ductless-split A/C, automatic entry gates, and security system. Situated on a double lot with privacy fence, koi pond, mature landscaping. and adorable playhouse/garden shed.
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O'Connor Realty Detroit, LLC License #6501278483 Listed on: 05/30/2025
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $278 | $7,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $4,684 | $118,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $5,211 | $108,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $5,057 | $73,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $4,993 | $67,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $3,195 | $52,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,181 | $44,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $468 | $37,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,417 | $71,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,440 | $24,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | $2,891 | $28,911 | $0 | $0 |
| 2010 | -- | $40,129 | $1,901 | $38,228 |
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2024 02/20/24 | Sold | $490,000 | -6.7% | $105 / Sq Ft |
| 01/24/2024 01/24/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/26/2023 12/26/23 | For Sale | $525,000 | +34.6% | $113 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2019 05/16/19 | Sold | $390,000 | -8.2% | $84 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2019 04/21/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/01/2019 04/01/19 | For Sale | $424,999 | +2025.0% | $91 / Sq Ft |
| 11/05/2013 11/05/13 | Sold | $20,000 | -42.9% | $5 / Sq Ft |
| 10/24/2013 10/24/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/07/2013 08/07/13 | For Sale | $35,000 | -- | $10 / Sq Ft |
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $490,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $490,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $390,000 | Dba Capital Fund Title Svcs | |
| Warranty Deed | $20,000 | Continental Title Agency Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $13,500 | 1St Choice Title Svcs Inc | |
| Land Contract | -- | Warranty Title Agency Llc | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $187,248 | None Available |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $465,500 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $465,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $355,900 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $351,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $55,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $182,000 | Unknown |
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MLS Number: 20251003237
APN: 02-001695
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