Stately and elegant, this 2021 renovated, golden-brick colonial is located in Detroit's historic Boston Edison neighborhood. The front center entrance opens to a spacious and light-filled living area with original natural fireplace and espresso stained hardwood flooring that transitions into a versatile windowed room perfect for a home office, child's play area, cocktail lounge, etc. Wainscoting details wrap around the classy dining area offering views into the open concept kitchen with subway tile backsplash, bronze cabinetry hardware and a modern-day butlers pantry. Beautiful primary bedroom on second level with outdoor balcony, walk-in closet and modern en-suite bathroom with sapphire blue tiled stand-up shower. Finished third floor features 4th bedroom and 3rd full bathroom - making for a great guest suite. Major system updates include: newer windows, HVAC, HWT, electrical, plumbing. Walking distance to the Congregation, minutes from New Center, Midtown and downtown!
For sale
Price cut: $35.1K (7/21)
$399,900
1659 Longfellow St, Detroit, MI 48206
4beds
2,700sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$391,900 Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Guest suiteGolden-brick colonialFinished third floorWalk-in closetModern en-suite bathroomBeautiful primary bedroomOriginal natural fireplace
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 25, 2025 at 05:24pm
Listed by:
Lindsay L Gorman 313-310-0042,
Nika & Co 313-858-6580
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251011301

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 30 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 18 X 10
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 7 X 6
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 7 X 6
Other
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 6 X 5
Other
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 5 X 5
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Library
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 20 X 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,700
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 133.5
Details
- Parcel number: 08002918
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
- Water: Public, Waterat Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: BOSTON BLVD SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $56,008
- Annual tax amount: $7,308
- Date on market: 7/1/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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