What was blight can become beautiful again. My wife and I purchased this duplex in North Corktown at tax auction a few years ago. Back then it was abandoned, fire-damaged, and used as a base for scrappers. We paid the scrappers to leave, secured the building, and renovated it from the studs out.
Today it's practically a new building with a number of its historic features remaining intact after we invested a lot of time, money, and hard work into it. The new parts in this renovation feature:
- New electric wiring with multiple outlets in each room.
- High-efficiency furnace, programmable thermostat, new duct work.
- AC, central air.
- New plumbing and high-efficiency water heater.
- Security cameras and lighting.
- Stainless steel, Energy Star appliances in a new kitchen.
- Energy Star washer and dryer in basement, both front loading.
- New energy-efficient windows.
- Spray-foam insulation.
- Large mural on side of building.
- Fenced-in yard.
- Raised garden bed and fruit trees.
- Off-street parking.
The historic parts of this renovation include:
- Restored oak front door.
- Refinished oak floors.
- Reglazed cast-iron tub in new bathroom.
- Walk-in closets.
Tenants cover utilities. Landlord pays for water and landscaping. Pet friendly. One month security deposit required to reserve unit. First month's rent, and a $250 non-refundable cleaning fee required at lease signing.
Off market
Price Unknown
3439 Cochrane St, Detroit, MI 48208
3beds
2baths
1,800sqft
Apartment
Built in 1917
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Detroit
Other
Other facts
- Balcony
- Cooling System: Air Conditioning
- Landscaping included in rent
- Laundry: In Unit
- Water included in rent