BOSTON-EDISON

A homeowner living in the Boston-Edison area says a sinkhole has led to her having water issues in her home. The city, however, is saying they’re not at fault.

A holiday tradition is back, the Boston-Edison Holiday Home Tour is a virtual experience this year. You can tour some of Detroit’s grandest homes from your living room.

The centrally located historic district contains the grand mansion of former Detroit luminaries like S. S. Kresge, Berry Gordy, and James Couzens. But theres over 400 homes in the neighborhood, many of which can be gotten for a surprisingly affordable priceand you wont have to do any renovations either. Here are five homes in Boston-Edison that can be bought for under $300,000. Where: 2545 W Boston BoulevardSpecs: 2,970 square feet, five bedrooms, three bathroomsSelling points: The brick home has Tudor elements on its lovely facade. Asking price: $259,900Selling Agent: Marta Kopania of Red Carpet Premier

Due to the coronavirus outbreak and the constraints of showing homes, theres been considerably less activity in the housing market in the last couple weeks. While fewer homes have gone up for sale, its also a great time to revisit some spectacular homes still on the market. Today well be showcasing homes that have been featured here before, including a foursquare in Indian Village, two in the Boston-Edison area, a Tudor Revival in Sherwood Forest, and a Victorian in Woodbridge. The Arden Park home has a gorgeous exterior with brick work at the base, followed by white stucco, followed by a slate roof. The beautiful 4,500-square-foot home has exposed wood framing, a slate roof, and wraparound porch.

Near Boston-Edison, a modest brick church with a long history has been brought back to life. On Thursday, March 5, the building on Rosa Parks Boulevard will reopen as the Congregation, a coffee shop, bar, and community event space. The redevelopment seeks to bring a useful amenity to the community as well as revive a place that had been vacant since 2014. The large and central arched window was uncovered with double-pane glass installedthe space now fills with light during the day. For a building so grounded in place, its a good sign that the response has been positive to the reopening.

Along with food, it also plans to serve cocktails, wine, and a selection of beer.Over three years of planning have gone into the project. In 2017, the Congregation was the Motor City Match grant award winner, but it wasnt until last summer that construction on the church building actually began.The formerly abandoned church was originally built in the 1920s and spans 2,500 square feet. During construction, the owners strived to repurpose and reuse many features from the original church. The interior is furnished with vintage pieces, a Casavant Freres pipe organ, and even a counter constructed from church pews. Its website also states that the space can be rented out for private events, community events, and small meetings.

Boston-EdisonA 2,644-square-foot home on Edison Street is listed with Shelby Drabek of Red Carpet Premier for $289,900. This Tudor-style home near the Detroit Golf Course has a lovely brick exterior with some stone accents. This tiny Victorian cottage has a charming wood exterior with a lovely bay window and designs on the roof overhang. Theres some nice wood paneling and window trim, as well as exposed wood beams, though much of floor is new. Inside theres an astounding six bedrooms, and even a finished basement converted into a mother-in-law suite with a mini-kitchen.

MidtownA 760-square-foot condo on West Hancock Street is listed with James Tumey of Friedman Real Estate for $222,500. This south-facing unit in the renovated Sherbrooke features hardwood floors, a granite-countertop kitchen, and a carpeted bedroom. Lafayette ParkA 870-square-foot condo on Cherboneau Place is listed with Hayley Steinkopf Bonafede of Alexander Real Estate Detroit for $224,900. Boston-EdisonA 2,444-square-foot home on Chicago Boulevard is listed with Al Melfi of Real Estate One for $225,000. Note the ornate furniture in the living room, the gold-painted crown molding in the dining room, the track lighting in the master bedroom, and much more.

Welcome to this weeks installment of Curbed Comparisons, where we explore what you can buy for a certain dollar amount in various Detroit neighborhoods. MorningsideA 1,448-square-foot home on Audubon Street is listed with Alina Johnson of Legacy Premier Realty Group for $175,000. East English VillageA 1,548-square-foot home on Kensington Street is listed with Ryan Lally of Keller Williams for $187,900. Boston-EdisonA 3,000-square-foot home on Longfellow Street is listed with Bryan Campbell of Red Carpet Premier for $184,900. Rivertown Warehouse DistrictA 1,050-square-foot condo in the Lofts at Rivertown building is listed with Jacob De Golish of Alexander Real Estate Detroit for $189,500.

The wood-filled homes of Boston-Edison are some of the warmest places in Detroit. Thats certainly the case with this Tudor on Chicago Boulevard, built in 1913, that just hit the market for $574,999. Inside the six-bedroom, 4,416-square-foot home, youll find hardwood floors, wood trim around the windows and entryways, wood sitting areas, built-in wood cabinets, coffered ceilings, a Harry Potter door under the wood staircase. Thats because, according to the realtor, the home was bought last year by a group with expertise in home renovation. 874 Chicago Boulevard is listed with Gaye Butler of Robinson Realty & Management Group for $574,999.

This Boston-Edison home, listed for $699,000, makes it look effortless. The well-maintained 5,320-square-foot Colonial, built in 1925, comes with some Tudor features. The brick exterior has a stone section at the entrance with leaded-glass windows and some lovely landscaping. The reading room, with its built-in shelves and wood-paneled walls, is perfect. 725 W. Boston Boulevard is listed with Dylan Tent of Sothebys International Realty for $699,000.

Even for Boston-Edison, a neighborhood overflowing with historic homes, this one on Chicago Boulevard, now on the market, is impressive both inside and out. Inside the 4,362-square-foot, five-bedroom home, youll find a match of classic and modern elements. Theres some Neoclassical details, like lovely wood paneling and columns on the walls. But it was also recently renovated, and now has a new roof, detached garage, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and much more. 2224 Chicago Boulevard is listed with Nicholas Asplund of Sothebys International Realty for $559,000.

Whether youre looking to buy or just enjoy checking out some great homes, open houses can be a fun and informative experience. This week, weve got five open houses to share with you. When: Sunday, July 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Virginia ParkBased on the proximity of the first three homes, we recommend going on an open house tour of near west side historic districts this weekend. When: Call 313-354-1868 to schedule a viewing (while technically not an open house, we liked this place so much we wanted to include it)Brush ParkLocation, location, location. When: Saturday, July 27 from noon - 3 p.m.Arts CenterTheres no less than five open houses at the Park Shelton in late July and August.

Its the summer of Boston-Edison, as yet another home in the historic neighborhood just hit the market. This time, its a house on Edison Street thats undergone a thorough renovation after being in pretty rough shape. The home, built in 1911, last sold in 2018 and has undergone a complete transformation over the past year. The owners also renovated the third floor and staged it as a writing nook, which is kinda cute. Its also got four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a detached two-car garage.