Built in 1929, this distinctive Tudor style duplex features an imposing stone and brick exterior, intriguing variety of steeply-pitched rooflines, and striking oriel bay window perched above a street of historic homes in Detroit’s Bagley neighborhood. The house contains two bedrooms, a full bath, and kitchen on each of its two stories, in addition to a half bath in the basement. Visitors will also find a cozy Mission-style brick and tile fireplace on each level, mid-century era bar in the basement, in-built window seat upstairs, and balcony off the upstairs bedroom. The property is conveniently located nearby the shops the restaurants of the Avenue of Fashion, as well as Mumford High School, Palmer Park, University of Detroit Jesuit High School, and the M-10 expressway, making for a particularly appealing combination of historic architecture and proximity to amenities. Purchasers will need to make numerous renovations and repairs to bring the property up to code, including a full kitchen rehab and bathroom overhaul, among other significant fixes.
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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