***According to the records of the Detroit Water & Sewage Department, the water line from the street to the house has been cut. The water line will most likely need to be replaced. The purchaser will be responsible for this repair, which can be very expensive.***
Built in 1916, this gorgeous brick American Four Square-style duplex would be ideal for a large family, or as an income property. With well over 2,600 square feet of living space, the duplex features:
Front porch
Wood floors
Fireplace
The property is located in the beautiful and historic Atkinson neighborhood and offers convenient access to a range of amenities, including:
The M-10 expressway
Henry Ford Hospital
Restaurants and cafes of New Center Gordon & Voigt Parks
The terminus of the M-1 rail
***The property is located in the local Atkinson Avenue Historic District, and the purchaser will need to obtain approval from the Detroit Historic District Commission for changes affecting the exterior appearance of the property.
Please view the attached Historic District Guidelines for more information.
Purchasers will need to obtain Detroit Historic District Commission approval for all major exterior improvements. ***
Finally, please note that any discounts on the purchase (i.e. the city employee discount); will be granted at the time of closing on the sale. The purchaser will be charged $1,000.00 upon winning the bid, regardless of any discounts.
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.