J.L. Hudson, founder of the Hudson's department store, lived here from 1894 to 1904. Held by the same owner for about 20 years, the Hudson-Evans House is an 1872 French Second Empire landmark in Brush Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with red brick on rough-cut stone, two-story bays, and a mansard roof of patterned slate. Nearly 9,000 square feet across the main house and a separate carriage house, with 11 bedrooms, seven fireplaces, a sunroom, and a full Irish pub. The carriage house also holds a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment, currently occupied and not pictured. Built for Detroit shipowner Philo Wright and given in 1882 as a wedding gift to Grace Whitney Evans of the David Whitney Jr. lumber family. Most recently used as law offices, and zoned Planned Development for residential or commercial use, subject to city approval. On a 0.38 acre lot, blocks from Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, and the new Hudson's Detroit on Woodward.
For sale
$1,999,000
79 Alfred St, Detroit, MI 48201
11beds
8,969sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1872
0.38 Acres Lot
$1,913,200 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 33 days
- 7,755
- 559
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicholas Asplund 810-222-9019,
@properties Christie's Int'l RE Grosse Pointe 313-228-2221
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261077800
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 X 15
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 X 9
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 X 8
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9 X 7
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 X 7
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 6 X 5
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 X 10
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Features
- Wet Bar
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Gas, Living Room, Other Locations, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 8,969 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,969
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Heated Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 135 x 167
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: W01I000666C0
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Second Empire,Historic,Italianate
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Basement, Poured
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1872
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $90,594
- Annual tax amount: $11,622
- Date on market: 10/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Estimated market value
$1,913,200
$1.82M - $2.01M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000$223/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261077800 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2026 | Listing removed | $1,999,000$223/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261073012 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2026 | Pending sale | $1,999,000$223/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261073012 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000-50%$223/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261073012 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Listing removed | $3,999,900$446/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261033063 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,999,900$446/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261033063 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: Brush Park
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