Detroit, MI 48202,736 CHICAGO Boulevard

$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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Realcomp MLS
Listed by Dana Cooper of Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Bought with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse
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