With a sweeping front-facing gable, skintled brickwork, and a shingle-sided second floor, this home exemplifies Tudor-style architecture. Built in 1928, the home contains nearly 1,400 square feet and the following desirable characteristics:
Front porch
2nd floor rear balcony
Detached 2 car garage
Arched wooden doorway with leaded glass detail
Large, original leaded glass casement windows for a light and bright living room
Cove ceilings
Wood floors
3rd floor walk-in attic
Brick fireplace with decorative mantel and leaded glass windows on either side
Dining room with detailed plaster walls
3 bedrooms & 1 full bathroom which has original hexagon tiled floor
Wrought iron banister
Located within the Marygrove neighborhood, the property also enjoys proximity to Marygrove College, Lollo Playground, newly-constructed Mumford High School, and the highly regarded University of Detroit, Mercy. Also nearby are the shopping and dining options of the resurgent Livernois Corridor.
This home will need many repairs, and bidders are should review the attached Pre-Sale Inspection Report and Scope of Work Document, which includes an estimate of probable rehab cost, for further details. Please also note that the purchaser is responsible for the current year property taxes (2014); at the time of closing.
Please note that the rehab cost will often cost more than the winning bid price. Failure to bring a property up to code within 6 months will result in forfeiture of property (9 months for historic properties). Auction dates are subject to change. Check the site regularly to be aware of any schedule changes.
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