736 Chicago Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
- $579,000
- 6
- BD
- 5
- BA
- 6,060
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $579,000
- List Price
- $579,000
- Closing Date
- Jul 28, 2025
- MLS#
- 20250035754
- Status
- CLOSED
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Half-baths
- 2
- Total Square Footage
- 6,060
- Subdivision
- VOIGT PARK SUB (PLATS)
Property Description
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.
Additional Information
- Year Built
- 1920
- Basement Type
- Full, Partial
- Foundation
- Basement, Brick/Mortar
- Acres
- 0.25
- Style
- Colonial, Historic Antique
- Hoa Fee
- $100
- Acres
- 0.25
- School District
- Detroit
- Interior Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window/Wall
- Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Exterior Features
- Balcony
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Garage Description
- 2 Car, Detached
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Courtesy of Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham 2486446700
Selling Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse.
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