Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
3,682
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
6,098
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$160,000
List Date:
9/04/2025
Last Modified:
12/01/2025
89 Burlingame Street, Detroit, MI 48202
$160,000
Description
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.
More Information MLS# 25044875
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Woodward and 2nd Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Detroit City
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2025-09-03
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 43.45
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 54 x 124
Road Frontage: 54
Garage Y/N: No
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3682
SqFt Above Grade: 3682
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 3682
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Detroit
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Square Feet
Lot Acres: 0.14
Lot Square Footage: 6098
Year Built: 1900
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 5
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 46489
SEV: 83600
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 8106
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: 0
Tax ID #: 02001626.
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: 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.
Legal: S BURLINGAME 83 MC LAUGHLIN BROS & HOUGHS SUB L17 P72 PLATS, W C R 2/50 50 X 124
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Land Contract: 1
Land Contract Down Payment: 50000
Land Contract Interest Rate: 9%
Land Contract Terms (# Months): 120
Laundry Features
None: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Heat Source
None: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
None: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 3
Upper Level Square Feet: 2800
Total Baths Above Grade: 5
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1650
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1650
Substructure
Michigan Basement: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Location Property Info
County: Wayne
Street #: 89
Street Name: Burlingame
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 48202
Zip (4): 1002
Area: Wayne County - 100
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $160,000
Current Price: $160,000
Listing Date: 2025-09-02
Property Features
Laundry Features: None
Exterior Material: Brick
Substructure: Michigan Basement
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Heat Source: None
Heat Type: None
Architectural Style: Historic
Terms Available: Cash; Land Contract
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Kitchen
Length: 20.00
Length: 20.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Main
Width: 13.00
Remarks: Kitchen and Living
Bathroom 1
Length: 4.54
Length: 4.54
Width: 6.42
Level: Main
Width: 6.42
Office
Length: 12.46
Length: 12.46
Width: 13.88
Level: Main
Width: 13.88
Bedroom 2
Length: 14.00
Length: 14.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Main
Width: 13.00
Bedroom 3
Length: 14.00
Length: 14.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Upper
Width: 13.00
Bedroom 4
Length: 14.00
Length: 14.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Upper
Width: 13.00
Bedroom 5
Length: 11.00
Length: 11.00
Width: 14.00
Level: Upper
Width: 14.00
Bathroom 2
Length: 7.50
Length: 7.50
Width: 13.00
Level: Lower
Width: 13.00
Bathroom 3
Length: 6.00
Length: 6.00
Width: 11.00
Level: Upper
Width: 11.00
Bathroom 4
Length: 5.00
Length: 5.00
Width: 8.00
Level: Upper
Width: 8.00
Primary Bathroom
Length: 9.00
Length: 9.00
Width: 14.00
Level: Upper
Width: 14.00
Primary Bedroom
Length: 16.00
Length: 16.00
Width: 14.00
Level: Upper
Width: 14.00
Listing Office:
Prep Realty
Listing Agent:
Ishma Best
Last Updated: December - 01 - 2025
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