Positioned on the top floor of Fort Shelby Condominiums, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers an elevated take on downtown Detroit living—blending comfort, convenience, and access to some of the city’s best amenities. Inside, thoughtful updates create a clean, modern feel. Recent improvements include a new water heater and heat pump, updated flooring, newer windows, freshly painted kitchen cabinets, and a stylish feature wall that adds just the right amount of character. Living here means more than just a great condo—it’s a full-service lifestyle. Located above a hotel, residents enjoy access to a fitness center, bar, restaurant, coffee shop, secure parking, a 24-hour building, and the ease of a residential concierge. Just a couple blocks from Campus Martius, you’re in the center of it all—restaurants, events, and everyday essentials right outside your door. Low-maintenance living, smart updates, a location that keeps you connected, and a serious tax abatement - NEZ-Rehab - through 2033.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/20)
$375,000
525 W Lafayette Blvd 55-apt 21C, Detroit, MI 48226
2beds
1,350sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,086/mo
Condominium
Built in 1918
-- sqft lot
$371,000 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$833/mo HOA
What's special
- 141 days |
- 338 |
- 24 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jan Dijkers 313-658-6400,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse 313-658-6400
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261017202
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 X 11
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 9 X 15
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 364
- Dimensions: 14 X 26
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Chiller Cooling System
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer Dryer Allin One
Features
- Elevator, High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,350
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned 1 Space, Parking Lot, No Garage
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Common Area
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Entrance
- Pool features: None
Details
- Parcel number: W04I000118S058
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: High Rise,Loft
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Block, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: WAYNE COUNTY CONDO PLAN NO 945 (FORT SHELBY HOTEL CONDO)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $833 monthly
- HOA phone: 313-605-5040
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $22,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,200
- Date on market: 3/31/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 141 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Warranty Deed
Estimated market value
$371,000
$352,000 - $390,000
$2,268/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $375,000-2.6%$278/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $385,000+2.7%$285/sqft |
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| 12/22/2021 | Pending sale | $375,000$278/sqft |
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| 7/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $375,000$278/sqft |
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| 6/3/2021 | Contingent | $375,000$278/sqft |
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| 10/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $375,000$278/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Burton International SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Northwestern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
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