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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 $124
Subdivision Voigt Park Sub (Plats)
MLS Listing ID 20240067969
Style Colonial,Historic
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $6,152
Lot Size 10,890 Sqft
Property Description
Step into Timeless Elegance in the Heart of Boston-Edison
Discover this stately Georgian Revival home, once owned by Otto Kern of Detroit?s legendary Kern Department Store. Located in the prestigious Boston-Edison Historic District, this residence effortlessly combines historic charm with modern comfort. The home?s exterior boasts a classic clay tile roof, lush landscaping, and a tranquil backyard retreat with a deck and patio, perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Inside, you'll find generously sized living spaces, including a formal dining room, an inviting living room with a marble fireplace, and a large music room ? once home to Dr. Nellie Ebersole, music teacher and owner of Art Center Music School. The music room, which could serve as a family room, opens to a secluded screened porch, ideal for peaceful relaxation.
Exquisite details like hardwood floors throughout, intricate crown moldings, and a spacious butler?s pantry showcase the home?s craftsmanship. Downstairs, a charming billiard room with exposed brick and hardwood floors adds character and a perfect space for entertaining.
Boston-Edison offers an ideal location, with over 900 historic homes dating from 1905 to 1925. Eligible for the NEZ-homestead 15-year property tax abatement, this iconic home is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Detroit?s architectural heritage
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)
Laundry 1
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fenced
Garage Detached
Garage Description 2 Car
Fence Back Yard
Pool No
Waterfront no
Roof Type Tile
Building
Foundation Basement
Sewer Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Water Public (Municipal)
Structure Type Brick
Schools
School District Detroit
Others
Assessment Amount $240
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,Warranty Deed
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,Warranty Deed