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Sold for $579,000
  • $579,000

    736 Chicago Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

    6beds
    6,060sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    0.25 Acres Lot
    $601,000 Zestimate®
    $96/sqft
    $4,263 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $601,000

    $541,000 - $667,000

    $4,263/mo

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    What's special

    Billiard roomBeautifully designed groundsColumned covered porchCeiling medallionsCrown mouldingBuilt in service barGrand staircase
    Gorgeous Georgian revival home in the heart of Detroit’s legendary Boston Edison Historic District…This prestigious home was once owned by Otto Kern, of Detroit’s famous Kern Department Store. The brick paver path leads you up to the columned covered porch and into the vestibule and formal front hall with a grand staircase and views into the gracious formal rooms of this stunning 1920 built home. Beautiful quintessential features include gleaming hardwood floors, wainscoting, crown moulding, picture rails, French glass paneled doors that adorn every entry, ceiling medallions, the original marble fireplace and even the original service call bell! This home has three floors of incredible living space including formal living and dining room, a large family room with floor to ceiling French windows that walks out to the secluded screened in porch , a Butlers Pantry with original cabinetry upgraded with granite countertops, and upgraded eat in kitchen that walks out to a covered porch. There is also a charming powder room and a built in service bar with the original wood doors showcasing the exquisite original craftsmanship. Take the grand staircase to the second and third floors with six large bedrooms, three full baths a second floor family room large and gracious hallways and landings, and the original built in hall cabinets to house ALL of your linens and more. The basement includes a Billiard room with exposed brick, original wood floors a small T.V room and a half lav. Enjoy the beautifully designed grounds from the many enchanting seating areas. The original brick two car garage adds a charming touch to the backyard. Pride of ownership shows inside and out in this stunning piece of Detroit’s history that has been featured many times on the always anticipated Boston Edison Home Tour. Eligible for the NEZ homestead 15 year property tax abatement program through the city of Detroit.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Dana Cooper 248-658-8030,

    Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham,

    Laurie Koblin Glass 248-658-8030,

    Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

    Bought with:

    Alexander Zachary, 6501418297

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse

    Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250035754MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fans, Window Units
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Entrance Foyer
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 6,060 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 5,037
    • Finished area below ground: 1,023

    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, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Terrace
    • Exterior features: Balcony
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 0.25 Acres
    • Dimensions: 75.00 x 148.00
    Details
    • Parcel number: W04I002726S
    • Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial,Historic
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System Owned
    Location
    • Region: Detroit
    • Subdivision: VOIGT PARK SUB (PLATS)

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $100 optional

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/28/2025Sold$579,000$96/sqft
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    7/28/2025Pending sale$579,000$96/sqft
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    5/17/2025Listed for sale$579,000-2.7%$96/sqft
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    5/6/2025Listing removed$595,000$98/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20240067969 Report a problem
    4/14/2025Price change$595,000-2.5%$98/sqft
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    3/28/2025Listed for sale$610,000$101/sqft
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    3/14/2025Listing removed$610,000$101/sqft
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    1/11/2025Price change$610,000-2.4%$101/sqft
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    9/14/2024Listed for sale$625,000-2%$103/sqft
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    11/7/2023Listing removed--
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    9/25/2023Price change$638,000-1.5%$105/sqft
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    8/4/2023Price change$648,000-3.3%$107/sqft
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    6/22/2023Price change$670,000-1.5%$111/sqft
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    5/30/2023Listed for sale$680,000+16%$112/sqft
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    11/30/2019Listing removed$586,000$97/sqft
    Source: Robinson Realty & Management Group Inc #219046535 Report a problem
    10/9/2019Price change$586,000-1.7%$97/sqft
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    5/28/2019Listed for sale$596,000-8.3%$98/sqft
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    2/24/2018Listing removed$650,100$107/sqft
    Source: EXP Realty LLC-Troy #217087760 Report a problem
    1/14/2018Price change$650,100-2.9%$107/sqft
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    12/18/2017Price change$669,500-1.5%$110/sqft
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    9/28/2017Listed for sale$679,900$112/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $315,100 +24.8%
    2024-- $252,400 +16.3%
    2023-- $217,000 +48.2%
    2022-- $146,400 +4.5%
    2021-- $140,100
    2020$8,323 +54.2%$140,100 +27.4%
    2019$5,396 $110,000 +20.5%
    2018$5,396 $91,300 +14.3%
    2017-- $79,900 -22.4%
    2016$5,045 $103,000 +78.5%
    2015$5,045 -22.4%$57,700 -15.5%
    2013$6,505 +28.9%$68,264 -28%
    2010$5,045 $94,749 -18%
    2009-- $115,547 -14.5%
    2008-- $135,143 -3.5%
    2007-- $140,045
    2005$651 $140,045 +3%
    2004-- $135,966 +179.5%
    2001$4,051 +10.1%$48,644 +3.2%
    2000$3,678 $47,136

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    Neighborhood: Boston Edison

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