1553 W Boston Blvd – Historic Opportunity
Located in Detroit’s prestigious Boston-Edison Historic District, this classic home is full of character and ready for a full renovation. Offering solid bones, original details, and great square footage, it’s the perfect opportunity for investors or buyers looking to create a custom showpiece.
Prime location near downtown and Midtown—bring your vision and restore this historic gem to its full potential.
Pending
$189,750
1553 W Boston Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206
5beds
3,742sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$51/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original detailsSolid bones
- 12 days |
- 105 |
- 6 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Zena Dakroub 313-581-5002,
Realty Executives Classic 313-581-5002
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261026689
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7 X 6
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 6 X 7
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,742 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,742
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 78.5 x 167.5
Details
- Parcel number: W06I002609S
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned,Short Sale No
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $51/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,516
- Annual tax amount: $9,644
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203K
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,783/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2025 | Sold | $202,500-32.5%$54/sqft |
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| 2/11/2022 | Sold | $300,000+24.9%$80/sqft |
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| 12/10/2021 | Sold | $240,231-3.9%$64/sqft |
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| 1/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $250,000+51.5%$67/sqft |
Source: KW Professionals Brighton #2200095103 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2019 | Sold | $165,000+65%$44/sqft |
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| 8/14/2018 | Sold | $100,000+402.5%$27/sqft |
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| 12/10/2010 | Listing removed | $19,900$5/sqft |
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| 11/18/2010 | Listed for sale | $19,900$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $162,300 +8.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $149,200 +12.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $133,100 +30.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $101,700 +27.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $79,700 |
| 2020 | $4,704 +53.6% | $79,700 +22.6% |
| 2019 | $3,063 | $65,000 +26.5% |
| 2018 | $3,063 | $51,400 +11.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $46,200 -8.5% |
| 2016 | $3,720 | $50,500 +26.3% |
| 2015 | $3,720 -55.4% | $40,000 -52.1% |
| 2013 | $8,349 +124.4% | $83,486 -28% |
| 2010 | $3,720 | $115,876 -18% |
| 2009 | -- | $141,312 -14.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $165,277 -3.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $171,271 |
| 2005 | $614 | $171,271 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $166,283 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Boston Edison
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Thirkell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Northwestern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- Wayne County
- Detroit
- 48206
- Boston Edison
- 1553 W Boston Blvd
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