Beautiful Home in Historic Boston-Edison!
Step into approximately 2,500 square feet of refined elegance in one of Detroit’s most celebrated historic neighborhoods. This sun soaked, 5-bedroom, 2.1-bath home exudes character and craftsmanship, showcasing rich hardwood floors and beautifully preserved architectural details that celebrate its early 20th-century heritage.
The main level features an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a convenient mudroom, and expansive living and dining spaces perfect for entertaining or everyday comfort. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or home-office needs, while the third-floor primary suite serves as an expansive retreat, featuring a vintage bathroom and hardwood floors—perfect for restful evenings or inspired moments.
Step outside to a private fence lined backyard with a charming patio, perfect for entertaining or relaxing, complemented by a convenient 2-car garage for ample parking and storage.
Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the Boston-Edison Historic District, this home blends historic prestige with modern lifestyle, just minutes from Midtown, New Center, and the Cultural District. Buyers also benefit from Detroit’s Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ), combining timeless elegance with smart investment potential.
Sold for $395,000
$395,000
1731 Longfellow St, Detroit, MI 48206
5beds
2,521sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$354,400 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$3,026 Estimated rent
Home value
$354,400
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Character and craftsmanshipPrivate fence lined backyardPicturesque tree-lined streetRefined eleganceRich hardwood floorsBeautifully preserved architectural detailsThird-floor primary suite
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Listed by:
Nika Jusufi 313-725-1774,
Nika & Co,
Erik Hill 248-884-8078,
Nika & Co
Bought with:
Kaden Wilson, 6501451785
Monopoly Team Enterprises LLC
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251034466
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 24 X 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 X 10
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 X 7
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10 X 7
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 9 X 4
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 X 8
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 X 14
Mud room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10 X 7
Sitting room
- Level: Second
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 X 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans, Window Units
Appliances
- Included: Built In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,521 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,521
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Chimney Caps, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 133.5
Details
- Parcel number: W08I002927S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
- Water: Public, Waterat Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detectors
- Subdivision: BOSTON BLVD SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,984
- Annual tax amount: $2,313
- Date on market: 10/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Pending sale | $399,900+1.2%$159/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20251034466 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $395,000-1.2%$157/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900+110.5%$159/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251034466 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2016 | Sold | $190,000+0.1%$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2016 | Pending sale | $189,900$75/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - West Bloomfield #215127363 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2016 | Price change | $189,900-5%$75/sqft |
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| 12/25/2015 | Price change | $199,900-9.1%$79/sqft |
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| 12/15/2015 | Price change | $219,900-4.3%$87/sqft |
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| 12/2/2015 | Listed for sale | $229,900+3184.3%$91/sqft |
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| 5/8/2011 | Listing removed | $7,000$3/sqft |
Source: Vflyer Homes Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2010 | Price change | $7,000-30%$3/sqft |
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| 12/17/2010 | Price change | $9,999-23.1%$4/sqft |
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| 12/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $13,000$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $5,800 |
| 2024 | -- | $5,800 +1.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $5,700 |
| 2022 | -- | $5,700 |
| 2021 | -- | $5,700 |
| 2020 | $357 +227.1% | $5,700 |
| 2019 | $109 | $5,700 +256.3% |
| 2018 | $109 | $1,600 -93.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $26,100 -26.7% |
| 2016 | $2,268 | $35,600 +31.4% |
| 2015 | $2,268 -17.4% | $27,100 -27.9% |
| 2013 | $2,745 +21% | $37,573 -28% |
| 2010 | $2,268 | $52,150 -18% |
| 2009 | -- | $63,598 -16% |
| 2008 | -- | $75,712 |
| 2007 | -- | $75,712 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $275 | $71,765 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $69,675 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Boston Edison
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