$429,900
1646 W Chicago
Detroit, MI 48206
MLS# 25038611
4 beds  |  4 baths  |  2783 sqft


Boston Edison Colonial
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Boston Edison Colonial Stately Boston Edison Colonial. Welcome to this open foyer with original wet plaster and hardwood floors. Expansive light filled living room with original hardwood floors! Coffered Ceilings, original hardwood floors and handcrafted fireplace. Enjoy customcoffered ceilings and wall made with reclaimed wood. Natural fireplace with reclaimed wood and Detroit Pewabic hearth. Renovated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances. Large countertop space, high ceilings, and custom tile flooring. Recessed lighting, stainless appliances and custom tile. 14 people can comfortably dine in this large dining room. Formal dining room with custom ceiling and huge windows that allow natural light. Light filled Formal Dining room with original hardwood floors and custom ceilings/ A chef or caterer’s dream kitchen with great storage options and a full pantry. Host the next holiday meal or summer cookout! Rich and elegant cinnamon stained wood cabinets paired with granite and stainless appliances. Main floor office or family room with lovely recessed lights, hardwood floors and opens to a brick paver porch. Large Primary Suite with full bath and walk-in closet. Huge Primary bedroom with walk in closet, full bath and separate sitting area. Recessed lights in the primary suite, high ceilings and wonderful sitting area. Primary Suite sitting area. Walk in tub in Primary Bathroom with two showers! Primary suite full bathroom with two showers and double sinks. Fenced backyard with 2 car garage.

Property Description
Buyer's cold feet is your opportunity!!! FHA Appraisal at value is done! This is a true historic gem is ready for you to move in and enjoy the new year! 106 year old Boston Edison Colonial with the perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Coffered 9 foot ceilings created with reclaimed wood and lovely wet plaster walls. Renovated granite kitchen, stainless appliances flows into Butler's pantry, powder room and private office/family room. Massive Primary Suite on the second floor with sitting area, walk-in closet and full bath with a walk-in tub and two showers. There is also a large Au Pair suite on the 3rd floor with original clawfoot tub. Modern amenities include central air conditioning which is rare for a historic home. Bonus family room on main floor and powder room. Natural light filled every room, high ceilings, well maintained and fenced yard with brick paver back porch and 2 car garage. Bring your decorating ideas for the kitchen and baths.

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Location Property Info
County: Wayne
Street #: 1646
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Chicago
State: MI
Zip Code: 48206
Zip (4): 1735
Area: Wayne County - 100
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $429,900
Current Price: $429,900
Listing Date: 2025-08-01
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.19
Lot Square Footage: 8276
Lot Dimensions: 50*167.50
Year Built: 1919
Road Frontage: 50
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2783
SqFt Above Grade: 2783
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1000
Building Total SqFt: 2783
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 3
School District: Detroit
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 08003050
Taxable Value: 217000
SEV: 217000
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 4010
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 3
Upper Level Square Feet: 1700
Total Baths Above Grade: 4
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1700
Basement Rooms
Total Basement SQFT: 1700
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Brick
Substructure: Full
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air; Hot Water
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Colonial; Historic
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Room Name Length Length Width Level Width Remarks
Living Room17.0017.0015.00Main15.00
Dining Room15.0015.0015.00Main15.00
Kitchen14.0014.0012.00Main12.00
Den13.0013.0012.00Main12.00
Primary Bedroom17.0017.0015.00Upper15.00
Primary BathroomUpper
Bathroom 1Main
Bathroom 2Upper
Bathroom 3Upper
Bedroom 213.0013.0013.00Upper13.00
Bedroom 313.0013.0013.00Upper13.00
Bedroom 417.0017.0015.00Main15.00Third Floor

Listing Office: Nextpointe Real Estate Service

Listing Agent: Jaye Sanders

Last Updated: December - 18 - 2025

1646 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48206 - MLS# 25038611

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