$579,000
$579,000
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6 Beds
4 Baths
5,037 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 07/28/2025
Key Details
Sold Price $579,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Colonial,Historic
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,037 sqft
Price per Sqft $114
Subdivision Voigt Park Sub (Plats)
MLS Listing ID 20250035754
Sold Date 07/28/25
Style Colonial,Historic
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N yes
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $6,307
Lot Size 10,890 Sqft
Acres 0.25
Lot Dimensions 75.00 x 148.00
Property Sub-Type Colonial,Historic
Source Realcomp II Ltd
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
Direction West on Chicago Blvd off of Woodward Ave. Go 2 blocks west on Chicago Blvd to property
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished
Kitchen Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
Interior
Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Security Alarm (owned), Furnished - No
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Fireplace yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry 1
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fenced
Parking Features Detached
Garage Description 2 Car
Fence Fenced
Roof Type Tile
Porch Balcony, Porch - Covered, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Terrace, Patio - Covered, Covered, Enclosed
Road Frontage Paved
Garage yes
Private Pool No
Building
Foundation Basement
Sewer Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Water Public (Municipal)
Architectural Style Colonial, Historic
Warranty No
Level or Stories 3 Story
Structure Type Brick
Schools
School District Detroit
Others
Tax ID W04I002726S
Ownership Short Sale - No,Private Owned
Assessment Amount $250
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
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