Investor Special in Boston-Edison! Land Contract Available!
Rare chance to restore 89 Burlingame, a grand 1895 residence designed by John Scott & Co. and built by Cordella Whiting. This sister home to 130 Lawrence once cost five times the average house, underscoring its stature as an architect-designed showpiece. Spanning three stories with spacious bedrooms, studies, and formal living areas, it offers a blank canvas for visionary investors or homeowners seeking to revive Detroit's architectural legacy. With strong bones and historic charm, 89 Burlingame is ready to be reimagined into a modern masterpiece while preserving its historic character. Own and transform a rare piece of Detroit history in the coveted Boston-Edison district.
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Price cut: $13.9K (12/1)
$160,000
89 Burlingame St, Detroit, MI 48202
5beds
3,682sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$43/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 98 days |
- 564 |
- 43 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 01, 2025 at 03:53am
Listed by:
Ishma Best 313-355-3004,
Prep Realty 313-855-7737
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25044875
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 14.00
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 14.00
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 29.15
- Dimensions: 4.54 x 6.42
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 97.5
- Dimensions: 7.50 x 13.00
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 6.00 x 11.00
Bathroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 8.00
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen and Living
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 13.00
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 172.94
- Dimensions: 12.46 x 13.88
Heating
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Basement: Michigan Basement
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,682
- Total interior livable area: 3,682 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 54 x 124
Details
- Parcel number: 02001626.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $43/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $46,489
- Annual tax amount: $8,106
- Date on market: 9/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Contract
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,028/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $160,000-8%$43/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $173,900-7%$47/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $187,000-6.5%$51/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $200,000-20%$54/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+100%$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $55,900 +36.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $40,900 +13.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $36,100 -14.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,021/mo
Principal & interest
$757
Property taxes
$208
Home insurance
$56
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gateway
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Thirkell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Northwestern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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