This stunning 1927 Richardsonian Romanesque home exemplifies Roaring Twenties extravagance, with a facade dominated by hood-top molded windows, a graceful red brick archway over the front steps, a central eyebrow dormer, and expansive bank of ribbon windows next to the ornate brick balcony. Inside, the grand architectural features are equally apparent. The interior boasts old-growth hardwood flooring, hand-plastered arches and moldings, plaster medallions, stunning brick and plaster fireplaces, and original woodwork. The features six bedrooms and two full bathrooms across its two floors, with one three bedrooms unit on each floor. This home is located on a beautiful block of the historic Russell Woods community, near M-10 and I-96, the University of Detroit Mercy, Zussman Playground, and the resurgent Avenue of Fashion commercial district. The purchaser should expect to complete many repairs, including tuck pointing, selected window and door replacement, near-complete bathroom and kitchen overhauls, and plasterwork.
This listing is for both units of this duplex.
This property is in the local Russell Woods-Sullivan Historic District. Purchasers will need to obtain Detroit Historic District Commission approval for all major exterior improvements.
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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