MLS # 20261008637 (Realcomp)

First offering in over 40 years for this stately yet charming English country home in the desirable historic Sherwood Forest neighborhood. Lovingly maintained by its caring owners, this welcoming home is replete with originality and warmth. Beautiful woodwork, art tiling and plasterwork throughout lend deeply to the value of this architectural gem! The expansive living room with its large, natural fireplace connects to the formal dining room through impressive arched paneled doors. From the lovely dining room are French doors opening to the art-tiled enclosed porch. The spacious kitchen was updated with intention to blend with the style and history of the home. An elegant powder room lies between the kitchen and dining room; and, completing the main floor is the wonderful library with its beamed ceiling and leaded glass windows --- the perfect haven for relaxion and reflection. Upstairs are three large bedrooms with two bathrooms, the huge primary with a sizable dressing room and private art-tiled bath. On the 3rd floor are two more bedrooms with another full bathroom. The basement boasts a huge recreation room and a super-cool "prohibition-era" wet bar, both perfect for informal entertainment. There is also a practical half-bath downstairs as well. The professionally designed garden in back hints of centuries-old estates in England, and the garage still boasts its functioning original doors. Come make this wonderfully kept masterpiece yours!!
Source: SparkMLS
Located in Palmer Park in Detroit, this property offers 5-bedroom, 5-bath, 4,616 sq ft, with original construction dating to 1927.
Closed at $575,000 (about $125/sq ft).
Annual property taxes run approximately $16,187 ($1,349/month). Estimate is based on county assessor records and current millage rates; actual tax may vary with PRE status and recent assessment changes.
Fiber internet is available at this address with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps across 8 providers. Electric service is provided by DTE Electric Company; natural gas by DTE Gas Company.
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HOA
Source: SparkMLS
Source: Public Records
Legal Description
W SHREWSBURY RD 134 SHERWOOD FOREST SUB L39 P11 PLATS, W C R 2/148 60 IRREG
FEMA Flood Zone: Zone X — Minimal flood risk
Source: FEMA NFHLHistoric District: Sherwood Forest Historic District
Exterior changes may require Historic District Commission (HDC) approval
Source: Detroit Historic District CommissionUSDA Rural Development: Not Eligible
Verify eligibility at USDAListed by Kenan Z Bakirci
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit
Municipality: Detroit
School district: DETROIT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County: Wayne
Estimate based on SEV for a new buyer (taxable value resets to SEV on transfer). Actual taxes may vary. MI Treasury PT Estimator
Estimate only. Does not include PMI or other fees. Consult a lender for exact rates.
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DTE Electric Company
Investor-Owned
DTE Gas Company
Investor-Owned
MI Public Service Commission service territory boundaries.
Property
19635 Shrewsbury Road, Detroit, MI 48221
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Neighborhood
Palmer Park
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Community
Detroit
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County
Wayne County
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