About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 255 E Ferry Street in Detroit, MI is listed for $449,000 ($116 per sqft). Built in 1890, the home offers 3,876 sqft of living space on a 0.26 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1890
  • 0.26 acre lot
  • 3 stories

Property Details

3 stories
3 full, 2 half
1890
Listing Description

6,072 total square feet including the basement and loft. The home sits on a deep 0.26-acre lot with a private driveway, generous yard and potential for a carriage house. Much of the groundwork for its next chapter is already complete. The property includes architectural, construction and landscape plans that have been approved by the Historic Distr

ict Commission (HDC) and are ready to move forward to city permitting, giving the next owner a significant head start on the restoration process. Inside, the expansive footprint retains the proportions and character of its era while offering an expanded layout with plenty of possibilities.

A basement with a private exterior entrance provides additional flexibility for a potential guest suite, separate living space or income-producing use. Located near the Detroit Institute of Arts, College for Creative Studies, QLINE and some of the city's most notable cultural destinations, 255 E.

Ferry is an opportunity to thoughtfully bring a piece of Detroit history back to life. Architectural and exterior landscape plans can be provided upon request with an accepted offer. The property currently has no power, so showings are limited to daylight hours. A disclosure for entry must be signed prior to entering the property. Floor plans are available in the downloadable documents.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,401/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$325
Interest$1,946
Insurance$131

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

255 E Ferry Street

Detroit, MI 48202

D M Ferrys Sub Of Park Lt 41Plats

Property Details

Construction

Brick

Heating

Forced Air

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 255 E Ferry Street is listed at $449,000 ($116/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,401 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1890, 0.26 acre lot, 3 stories.

This property is listed by Elizabeth D Tintinalli.

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Elizabeth D Tintinalli

Agent at @properties Detroit

Listed by @properties Detroit · Broker phone: (313) 230-0510 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

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255 E Ferry Street, Detroit, MI 48202

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