Auction Property Details
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Auction
- 1920 Atkinson, Detroit, MI 48206
- District: 5
- Area: 2305Sq. Ft
- Year Built:
- Water Line Cut: No
- Water Line Cut: No
- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
Neighborhood: Historic Atkinson
A handsome brick home on Atkinson Avenue, this distinctive property offers a range of attractive amenities in its 2,300 square feet of living space. Features include:
- A distinctive front-gabled form
- Cozy fireplace and carved wood mantle
- Wood trim
- Hardwood floors
- Solid brick exterior
- Massive chimney
Sitting immediately south of the Boston-Edison Historic District on Atkinson Avenue, the property benefits from its location in a neighborhood of distinctive homes and active neighbors. Gordon Park is across the street, and the plentiful dining and shopping of New Center and Midtown are close at hand.
This property is in the local Atkinson Avenue Historic District. Purchasers will need to obtain Detroit Historic District Commission approval for all major exterior improvements.
Purchasers should plan on making a range of repairs to the property, and bidders are strongly encouraged to review the attached Pre-Sale Inspection Report for more detail. Please also note that at closing the purchaser will be responsible for paying all properly-assessed property taxes not otherwise exempt pursuant to the statutory authority of the Detroit Land Bank.
Properties purchased between November 1st, 2015 and March 1st, 2016 will receive an automatic 90-day extension. In other words, purchasers will have 9 months to rehabilitate the property, or 12 months for properties located within an historic district.
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.
