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… Read More 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.A; Read Less
Provided through IDX through Realcomp II Ltd. Courtesy of Max Broock, REALTORSAE;-Birmingham, [email protected], (248) 644-6700.
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
22
Last Updated
Property Type
Residential
Beds
6
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
2
Square Ft.
5,037
Lot Size
0.25 Acres
Year Built
1920
MLS Number
20250035754
30 Days Snapshot Of 48202
$160k
+36%
(avg) sold price
16
-40%
homes sold
62
-23%
(avg) days on market
Snapshot
Area Map
Additional Details
Property Access
Paved
Appliances & Equipment
Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
Basement
Partially Finished, Basement?: 1
Building
5,037 total square feet, 6,060 combined square feet, 1,023 lower floor square feet, 2,321 total basement square feet, Built in 1920, Architectural style: Colonial, Historic, 3 Story, Brick
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Exterior Features
Fenced
Fireplaces
Living Room, Fireplace?: 1
Foundation
Basement
Garage
Detached, 2 Car, Garage?: 1
Water Features
Natural Gas, Public (Municipal)
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Home Owner's Association
Association fee frequency: Optional
Interior Features
Other, Security Alarm (owned), Furnished - No
Lot
Lot size area: 0.25, Lot size dimensions: 75.00 x 148.00
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