$420,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

Fort Shelby Residences 525 W Lafayette Blvd Unit 14D Detroit, MI 48226

Downtown Detroit Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,443 Sq Ft
$717/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$291 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

191 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • 1-minute walk to Fort/Cass
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Cass Technical High School Rated 10
  • Gated Community
  • Programmable Thermostat

About This Home

As of March 2025

Gorgeous, rare Southwest facing corner unit, the only one in the building with a brand new, upgraded finish package, is now available, and move-in ready. It features spectacular views of the Detroit River and the Ambassador Bridge. Within the home there are quartz countertops, hardwood floors, stainless-steel appliances, stone-tiled bathrooms with granite counters. This condo offers comfort, elegance, and all the conveniences you expect, one of only fifty-six residences in a historic tower designed by Albert Kahn in 1927, Amenities include on site restaurant, bar, coffee shop serving Starbucks coffee, 24/7 fitness center, private residential lobby & concierge and gated parking.
Very low NEZ property taxes available to investors and owner-occupants alike until 2033.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jerome Huez

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse License #6501368881 Listed on: 08/16/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Hall

Michigan Realty Associates License #6501102950

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

HOA Fees

  • $717 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Parking Garage Space

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,443 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Private Entrance
  • Lower level unit with elevator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W04I000118S024
  • $9,000 Seller Concession

Community Details

Overview

  • Jsda Association
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Wayne County Condo Plan No 945 Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,953

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$717 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Architecture Style: High Rise, Loft
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Assessment: 240.00
  • Year Built: 1918
  • State Equalized Value: 22500.0000
  • Entry Location: Lower Level w/Elevator
  • Pets Allowed: Call
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Smoke Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Programmable Thermostat
  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Entry, Unfinished, Common
  • Kitchen Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1443
  • Total Sq Ft: 1443

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Basement
  • Construction Materials: Block, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Entry
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: No Garage
  • Garage Features: 1 Assigned Space

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Insurance, Gas, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: laurab@jsdeanpm.com
  • Association Fee: 717
  • Association Contact: JSDA
  • Association Fee: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Detroit

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Gated Community, Water View
  • Parcel Number: W04I000118S024

Rental Info

  • Tenant Amenities: Fitness Center

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 1768.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 185.0000
  • Total Tax: 1953.0000
  • Taxable Value: 19610.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Detroit

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $420,000 -1.2% $291 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Price Changed $425,000 -8.6% $295 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Price Changed $465,000 -4.6% $322 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 For Sale $487,500 0.0% $338 / Sq Ft
07/15/2023 07/15/23 Rented $2,650 0.0% --
05/30/2023 05/30/23 Price Changed $2,650 -1.9% $2 / Sq Ft
04/14/2023 04/14/23 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
08/28/2018 08/28/18 Sold $490,000 0.0% $340 / Sq Ft
08/04/2018 08/04/18 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2018 07/28/18 Price Changed $490,000 -2.0% $340 / Sq Ft
04/28/2018 04/28/18 Price Changed $500,000 +2.0% $347 / Sq Ft
04/03/2018 04/03/18 For Sale $490,000 -- $340 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jerome Huez

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jerome Huez

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse

    (313) 693-3741

    10 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Jerome Huez
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  • Jim Hall

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jim Hall

    Michigan Realty Associates

    (313) 610-2929

    1 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Jim Hall
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  • Durrall Williams

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Durrall Williams

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse

    (313) 465-9103

    11 Total Sales

    Durrall Williams
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  • Joanne Haberman

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Joanne Haberman

    Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

    (248) 225-9371

    28 Total Sales

    Joanne Haberman
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About Fort Shelby Residences

Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20240058776

Realcomp

Michigan Wayne County Detroit 48226 Downtown Detroit

525 W Lafayette Blvd Unit 14D, Detroit, MI

This home is located at 525 W Lafayette Blvd Unit 14D, Detroit, MI 48226 and is currently priced at $420,000, approximately $291 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 525 W Lafayette Blvd Unit 14D is a home located in Wayne County with nearby schools including Burton International Academy, Charles L. Spain Elementary-Middle School, and Edward 'Duke' Ellington Conservatory of Music and Art.

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