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Detroit,MI 48202
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Colonial,Historic
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,037 sqft
Price per Sqft $114
Subdivision Voigt Park Sub (Plats)
MLS Listing ID 20250035754
Style Colonial,Historic
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $6,307
Lot Size 10,890 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Colonial,Historic
Property Description
Gorgeous Georgian revival home in the heart of Detroit's legendary Boston Edison Historic District…This prestigious home was once owned by Otto Kern, of Detroit's famous Kern Department Store. The brick paver path leads you up to the columned covered porch and into the vestibule and formal front hall with a grand staircase and views into the gracious formal rooms of this stunning 1920 built home. Beautiful quintessential features include gleaming hardwood floors, wainscoting, crown moulding, picture rails, French glass paneled doors that adorn every entry, ceiling medallions, the original marble fireplace and even the original service call bell! This home has three floors of incredible living space including formal living and dining room, a large family room with floor to ceiling French windows that walks out to the secluded screened in porch , a Butlers Pantry with original cabinetry upgraded with granite countertops, and upgraded eat in kitchen that walks out to a covered porch. There is also a charming powder room and a built in service bar with the original wood doors showcasing the exquisite original craftsmanship. Take the grand staircase to the second and third floors with six large bedrooms, three full baths a second floor family room large and gracious hallways and landings, and the original built in hall cabinets to house ALL of your linens and more. The basement includes a Billiard room with exposed brick, original wood floors a small T.V room and a half lav. Enjoy the beautifully designed grounds from the many enchanting seating areas. The original brick two car garage adds a charming touch to the backyard. Pride of ownership shows inside and out in this stunning piece of Detroit's history that has been featured many times on the always anticipated Boston Edison Home Tour. Eligible for the NEZ homestead 15 year property tax abatement program through the city of Detroit.
Location
State MI
County Wayne
Area Det: Livernois-I75 6-Gd River
Rooms
Kitchen Dishwasher,Dryer,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Washer
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s)
Laundry 1
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fenced
Parking Features Detached
Garage Description 2 Car
Fence Fenced
Roof Type Tile
Building
Foundation Basement
Sewer Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Water Public (Municipal)
Structure Type Brick
Schools
School District Detroit
Others
Assessment Amount $250
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional