A charming Tudor-style property, this home presents an attractive face to the street with its turreted entryway and distinctive patterned brick and stonework. Built in 1937, the house features a range of attractive elements:
Original leaded glass casement windows
Impressive carved wood and brick fireplace
Eat-in kitchen
Cove ceilings
Tiled entryway
Wrought iron banister
Wood floors
Upper balcony at the rear
Back porch
Sizable backyard
Located in Detroit’s Bagley neighborhood, the property also benefits from close proximity to a range of amenities, including:
The shopping and dining options of the up-and-coming Avenue of Fashion on Livernois
Palmer Park
Newly-constructed Mumford High School
Highly-regarded University of Detroit, Mercy
Neighborhoods such as Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest, and the University District
While many historic details remain, the purchaser should plan on carrying out a wide range of repairs on the property and review the attached Pre-Sale Inspection Report and Scope of Work Document, which includes an estimate of probable rehab cost, prior to purchase. Please also note that the purchaser will be responsible for the current year (2014); taxes 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.
Public Notice
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DETROIT LAND BANK IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ACCESS TO OR ENTRANCE UPON SUCH PROPERTY WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE DETROIT LAND BANK AUTHORITY CONSTITUTES TRESPASS, AND IS A VIOLATION OF MICHIGAN LAW. TRESPASSERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Auction
