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736 CHICAGO BLVD Detroit, MI 48202
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type SingleFamilyResidence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,060 sqft
Price per Sqft $95
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
Year Built 1920
Lot Size 10,890 Sqft
Acres 0.25
Property Sub-Type SingleFamilyResidence
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 Area05043Detlivernoisi756Gdriver
Rooms
Basement Full, PartiallyFinished
Interior
Interior Features EntranceFoyer
Heating HotWater, NaturalGas
Cooling CeilingFans, WindowUnits
Fireplaces Type LivingRoom
Fireplace Yes
Laundry LaundryRoom
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Parking Features TwoCarGarage, Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fenced
Pool None
View Y/N No
Roof Type Tile
Garage true
Building
Foundation Basement, BrickMortar
Sewer PublicSewer
Water Public
New Construction No
Schools
High Schools Detroit
School District Detroit
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition ShortSaleNo, Standard
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