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Detroit,MI 48221 2262
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,071 sqft
Price per Sqft $138
Subdivision Palmer Park Gardens (Plats)
MLS Listing ID 60393588
Style More than 2 Stories
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,071
Year Built 1930
Annual Tax Amount $4,723
Lot Size 8,276 Sqft
Acres 0.19
Lot Dimensions 50.00 x 163.00
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
Elegant. Enduring. Light-filled. Architect-Designed Historic Home in Detroit’s University District | 5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths Offered for the first time in nearly 60 years, this stately 1930 Tudor in Detroit’s highly sought-after University District was designed by renowned architect William Kuni and retains much of its original charm alongside thoughtful updates.Situated on a quiet, no-thru street near Palmer Park Prep Academy, the home boasts one of the only large covered front porches in the neighborhood—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Inside, a generous floor plan features five spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and one half bath, including a private third-floor suite with its own full bath, ideal for guests, extended family, or a home office.Main-level highlights include a formal paneled dining room, a bright and inviting breakfast nook, a gracious entry with mirrored wall, and a sun-drenched living room with original leaded glass windows. The layout offers a rare straight path from the side door to the basement, emphasizing flow and function. Throughout the home are original multi-paned operable windows, custom-fitted storm windows, and custom-made window locks on the first floor. The hardwood floors—sanded only once in nearly a century—remain in excellent condition, reflecting the care this home has received over generations.The basement features classic terrazzo flooring and includes plumbing for a potential future bathroom. Outdoors, enjoy a newly screened covered back porch, a two-car garage, and a beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees and perennial gardens.Recent upgrades •New roof (Fall 2022)Full chimney and brick tuckpointing (Fall 2022)•New screens and storm door on back porch. East-facing front of home brings morning light into the kitchen and soft evening shade in the backyard!This is a rare opportunity to own an architecturally significant home! (price reflects as is condition) ( Front yard Sculpture is excluded)
Location
State MI
County Wayne
Area Detroit (82001)
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished
Interior
Heating Hot Water,Steam
Fireplaces Type Basement Fireplace,LivRoom Fireplace
Exterior
Parking Features Detached Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Yes
Building
Story More than 2 Stories
Foundation Basement
Water Public Water
Architectural Style Tudor
Structure Type Brick
Schools
School District Detroit City School District
Others
Ownership Private
Assessment Amount $250
Energy Description Natural Gas
Financing Cash,Conventional