Property Attributes
- MLS#60994436
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWAYNE
- CityDetroit
- AreaDetroit
- NeighborhoodSub Of Pc 473 Deeds Also P559
- Zip482 161
- StyleVictorian,Historic
- Year Built1904
- Price$ 3,250
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2649
- Lot Size0.1 Acres
Data Source:
Bay County REALTOR® Association
Property Description
Step into a meticulously reconstructed time capsule in Detroit's historic Corktown district, directly in front of the rising grandeur of Michigan Central. The closest residential property to Michigan Central itself, this fully furnished Victorian residence feels less like a home and more like a refuge from another century - imagined for time travelers seeking shelter in the fading elegance of old Detroit. Painstakingly restored and curated, the residence revives a vanished epoch of craftsmanship, literary salons, candlelit evenings, and architectural romance long erased by modern life. Behind its doors, the modern city quietly disappears. Intricate wood-paneled walls, coffered ceilings, stained glass accents, and an ornate fireplace frame a library-style sitting room suspended between centuries. Built-in bookcases lined with antique volumes, richly layered textiles, jewel-toned interiors, and vintage lighting create the sensation of entering a preserved fragment of the Gilded Age - not merely decorated, but resurrected. The kitchen continues the illusion with beadboard millwork, butcher block counters, hanging copper cookware, and a vintage-inspired range seemingly untouched by modernity. Throughout the home, original details have been carefully preserved, offering craftsmanship rarely encountered in contemporary residences. Outside, Corktown pulses with the energy of Detroit's creative renaissance. Acclaimed restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and nightlife surround the neighborhood, while the monumental rebirth of Michigan Central unfolds steps away. Yet inside the home, time slows entirely. The property also offers practical comforts woven into the historic atmosphere, including rear parking access, a fenced backyard - a rare blend of urban convenience and private retreat in the center of the city. Offered fully furnished with curated antique pieces throughout, this is not simply a lease - it is an invitation to inhabit another era.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Listed $3,495 |
| 6/24/2026 | 8$3,250 |
General Features
| Heating | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Level | Entry |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Possession | At Close |
| Fireplaces | LivRoom Fireplace |
| Water | Public Water,Public Water at Street |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Range/Oven,Refrigerator |
| Security Deposit | 4875 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Year Built | 1904 |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Subdivision | Sub Of Pc 473 Deeds Also P559 |
| Water Heater | Gas |
| Style | Victorian,Historic |
| County | Wayne |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| Application Fee | 50 |
| Ownership | Private |
| Associated Document Count | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Subdivision | MI |
| Sale/Rent | For Rent |
| Manufactured Y/N | No |
| Structure Style | 2 Story |
| Subj to Short Sale Apprvl | No |
| Primary City | Detroit |
| Directions | South of Michigan Ave,1 Block West of Michigan Central,North of Bagley |
| City | Detroit |
| School District | Detroit City School District |
| Lease Y/N | Yes |
| Originating MLS | RealComp |
| Financial Terms | Lease |
| Legal Description | W 17TH 302 SUB OF P C 473 L47 P558-9 DEEDS,W C R 10/8 40 X 103 |
| DOM | 131 |
| Postal Code | 48216 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 1.23 |
| Public Remarks | Step into a meticulously reconstructed time capsule in Detroit's historic Corktown district,directly in front of the rising grandeur of Michigan Central. The closest residential property to Michigan |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Furnished |
|---|---|
| Great Room Level | Entry |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Bedroom 1 Level | Entry |
| Laundry Room Level | Entry |
| Kitchen Length | 15 |
| Laundry Room Width | 4 |
| Bedroom 2 Width | 15 |
| Laundry Room Length | 5 |
| Great Room Width | 20 |
| Bedroom 2 Length | 15 |
| Kitchen Width | 15 |
| Great Room Length | 20 |
| Beds | 2 |
| Fireplace? | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 7 |
| Bedroom 1 Length | 15 |
| Bedroom 1 Width | 15 |
| Below Grade SqFt | 1200 |
| Above Grade SqFt | 2649 |
| Basement Y/N | Yes |
| Library/Den Length | 20 |
| Library/Den Level | Entry |
| Library/Den Width | 20 |
| Bedroom 2 Floor Covering | Wood |
| Kitchen Floor Covering | Wood |
| Total SqFt Finished | 2649 |
| Bathroom 1 Length | 8 |
| Bathroom 1 Width | 5 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Other,Wood |
|---|---|
| Exterior Amenities | Exterior Balcony,Fenced Yard,Porch |
| Frontage | 40 |
| Lot Size Area | 0.1 |
| Pool (Y/N) | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 40X103 |
| Roads | Paved Street |
| FOUNDATION TYPE | Basement |
| SEWER/SEPTIC | Public At Street |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Garage 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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