$579,000 for Sale
736 chicago boulevard, detroit, MI 48202
| Beds 6 | Baths 5 | 5,037 Sqft | 0.25 Acres |
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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.
General Information
Sale Price: $579,000
Price/SqFt: $115
Status: Active
MLS#: rcomi20250035754
City: detroit
Post Office: detroit
Schools: detroit
County: Wayne
Subdivision: voigt park sub (plats)
Acres: 0.25
Lot Dimensions: 75.00 x 148.00
Bedrooms:6
Bathrooms:5 (3 full, 2 half)
House Size: 5,037 sq.ft.
Acreage: 0.25 est.
Year Built: 1920
Property Type: Single Family
Style: Colonial,Historic
Features & Room Sizes
Bedroom 1:
Bedroom 2 :
Bedroom 3:
Bedroom 4:
Family Room:
Greatroom:
Dinning Room:
Kitchen:
Livingroom:
Pole Buildings:
Paved Road: Paved
Garage: 2 Car
Garage Description: Detached
Construction: Brick
Exterior: Brick
Exterior Misc: Fenced
Fireplaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: Dishwasher,Dryer,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Washer
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s)
Heating: Hot Water
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Watersource: Public (Municipal)
Tax, Fees & Legal
Home warranty: No
Est. Summer Taxes: $5,662
Est. Winter Taxes: $645
HOA fees: 1
HOA fees Period: Optional
Legal Description: N CHICAGO BLVD E 5 FT 289 288 W 10 FT 287 VOIGT PARK SUB L22 P94 PLATS, W C R 4/90 75 X 147.50
IDX provided courtesy of Realcomp II Ltd. via Remerica United Realty and Realcomp II Ltd, ©2025 Realcomp II Ltd. Shareholders
Listing By: Dana Cooper of Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham, Phone: (248) 644-6700
