Address
1517 Edison Street, Detroit, MI
Price
$ 349,000
Property Attributes
- ID#20261058526
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWAYNE
- CityDetroit
- AreaDet Livernois I756 Gd River
- NeighborhoodBOSTON BLVD
- Zip48206
- StyleColonial,Historic
- Year Built1916
- Taxes$ 5011
- Price$ 349,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage3937
- Lot Size0.12 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
Property Description
MASSIVE ESTATE IN BOSTON EDISON. AMAZING VALUE, almost 2700 sqft of old century elegance that has been tastefully updated with modern touches. Home features 5 bedrooms/5 bathrooms (3 full) and a rare finished walkout basement. First floor features include high end porcelain tile and original hardwood flooring on a functional open floor plan that provides both privacy and convenience. Large entry level living room has a natural hearth fireplace, dark wood flooring and opens to dedicated dining area with sunken bar area. There is a convenient half bath off the dining room. The large eat-in kitchen is adorned with white porcelain flooring, quartz counter tops, designer backsplash and pantry closet. Upstairs find 4 large bedrooms, 2 of which have en-suite full bathrooms. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and features a large full bathroom with separate tub and shower areas. The 3rd and 4th bedrooms are serviced by a full bathroom with tub/shower. Finished Third floor has a closet and half bathroom and can serve as either a 5th bedroom or office/meditation area. Finished basement has been sectioned for separate laundry and family rooms. This tremendous property features newer vinyl windows, roof and mechanicals, ensuring low maintenance costs for years to come. Rear yard is fully fenced and accessible from the walkup basement. Home qualifies for both a homestead and NEZ tax abatement reduction in property taxes and will be delivered with a one year home warranty through American Home Shield. Enjoy nearby parks and neighborhood favorites like The Congregation Coffee, with easy access to New Center, Midtown, and Downtown Detroit. This is a terrific opportunity to acquire a generational estate at an amazing price. Truly move-in ready and built to last, this Boston-Edison gem is being offered at an incredible price. Schedule your showing today! (Property under 24-hour security and alarmed.)
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Listed $349,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | PublicSewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | ForcedAir, NaturalGas |
| Cooling | CentralAir |
| Possession | AtClose |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Garage Spaces | 0.0 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered, Porch |
| Architectural Style | Colonial, Historic |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Exclusions | Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist |
| Year Built | 1916 |
| Levels | Three |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| County | Wayne |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | BOSTON BLVD (PLATS) |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Total Rooms | 10 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Just S of Chicago Blvd Between Rosa Parks and Lodge Fwy |
| City | DetroitCity_Wayne |
| Disclosures | ExclusionsDoNotExist, TaxesNotHomesteadExempt |
| Entry Location | GroundLevelwSteps |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Detroit |
| MLS Area | Area05043DetLivernoisI756GdRiver |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 5011.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
| Tax Assessed Value | 56470 |
| Expected Active Date | 2026-08-07 |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| PostalCity | Detroit_Wayne |
| Legal Description | S EDISON 98 BOSTON BLVD SUB L29 P23 PLATS, W C R 6/149 40 X 133.50 |
Interior Features
| Basement | Finished, WalkUpAccess |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Features | LivingRoom |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2688.0 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Laundry Features | LaundryRoom |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 1249.0 |
| WaterHeaterFuel | NaturalGas |
| LivingAreaSource | Measured |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | SquareFeet |
| Total Baths | 5 |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | BackYard, Fenced |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | AlleyAccess, NoGarage, ParkingPad |
| Water Source | Public |
| Foundation Details | Basement, Block |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 40.00 x 134.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.12 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Road Frontage Type | Paved |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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