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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,956 sqft
1955 Edison Street, Detroit, MI 48206
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1921Year Built
$117/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$40/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Renovated Boston-Edison home offers many of the modern features of a newer home while beautifully preserving the historic integrity. Improvements include central heating and cooling with dual zones, attic insulation, some electrical and plumbing updates, renovated kitchen, newer fence and deck. Boston-Edison is a designated historic district with a strong neighborhood association.Renovated Boston-Edison home offers many of the modern features of a newer home while beautifully preserving the historic integrity. Improvements include central heating and cooling with dual zones, attic insulation, some electrical and plumbing updates, renovated kitchen, newer fence and deck. Boston-Edison is a designated historic district with a strong neighborhood association.
  • Listed by: Austin Black 313.242.7800 austin@citylivingdetroit.com Brokerage DRE #6505364041 • City Living Detroit
Listing closed: 09/24/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 218062547

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$375,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

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Location

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Sold By Metropolitan Real Estate Group

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Property Information for 1955 Edison Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,093 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Subdivision Name: JOY FARM SUB (PLATS)
  • Architectural Style: Historic
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Chicago west to 14th Street south to Longfellow
  • Latitude: 42.377527
  • Longitude: -83.101344
  • Cross Street: S of Chicago Blvd/W of Lodge
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $40.00
  • Parcel Number: W08I002857S
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,840.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $253.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,093.00
  • Tax Legal Description: S EDISON 688 JOY FARM SUB L32 P40 PLATS, WCR 8/128 50 X 133.5
  • Association Fee Frequency: Optional
  • Association Contact: www.historicbostonedison.org
  • Association: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached
  • Garage Dimensions: 20x20
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00X133.50
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2956.0
  • Building Area Total: 4356.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2956.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1400.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1921
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Brick Mortar
  • Levels: Three
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Programmable Thermostat
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 14
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 3 x 5
  • Room Length: 3.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Marble
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 26 x 29
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 29.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Game Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 16
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 9
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Dual Entry
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 11
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 21
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 14
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 16
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 16
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 7
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1955 Edison Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633238962

$345,000

+19.7% / yr

Sep 24, 2018

Sold

Realcomp #218062547

$345,000
Sep 24, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #21471532

$345,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633238962

$345,000

+19.7% / yr

09/24/2018

Sold

Realcomp #218062547

$345,000
09/24/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #21471532

$345,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1955 Edison Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,114 ($176 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,399 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,399 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,206 SqFtStories5StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Year Renovated1921CountyWAYNEAPN27210268.

Schools near 1955 Edison Street

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

Durfee Elementary-Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Detroit International Academy For Young Women
PublicPK to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1955 Edison Street, Detroit, MI 48206
$345,000
4
2,956
6,534
2.5
2,412
6,534
$420,000
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6,098
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