79 Alfred Street
Detroit, MI 48201 3120
$1,999,000
J.L. Hudson, founder of the Hudson's department store, lived here from 1894 to 1904. Held by the same owner for about 20 years, the Hudson-Evans House is an 1872 French Second Empire landmark in Brush Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with red brick on rough-cut stone, two-story bays, and a mansard roof of patterned slate. Nearly 9,000 square feet across the main house and a separate carriage house, with 11 bedrooms, seven fireplaces, a sunroom, and a full Irish pub. The carriage house also holds a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment, currently occupied and not pictured. Built for Detroit shipowner Philo Wright and given in 1882 as a wedding gift to Grace Whitney Evans of the David Whitney Jr. lumber family. Most recently used as law offices, and zoned Planned Development for residential or commercial use, subject to city approval. On a 0.38 acre lot, blocks from Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, and the new Hudson's Detroit on Woodward.
| Mls #: | 61034108 |
|---|---|
| Asking Price: | $1,999,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Type: | Single Family |
| Property Status: | Active |
| Ownership: | true |
| Bedrooms: | 11 |
| Baths Full: | 5 |
| Lavatory: | 0 |
| Above Grade Sq Ft: | 8,969 |
| Fee Amount: | $0 |
| # Of Acres: | 0.38 |
| Architecture Style: | Historic |
| Waterfront Y/N: | No |
| Town: | Detroit |
| County: | Wayne |
| ZIP: | 48201 3120 |
| Year Built: | 1872 |
| Area: | Detroit (82001) |
| Sale/Rent: | For Sale |
| Fireplace Y/N: | Yes |
| Bathroom 3 Level: | Second |
| Bathroom 4 Level: | Entry |
| Bathroom 5 Level: | Entry |
| Association Fee Y/N: | No |
| School District: | Detroit City School District |
| Pre/Homestead: | No |
| Signed Disclosure Y/N: | Yes |
| Manufactured Y/N: | No |
| Lease Y/N: | Yes |
| Contract: | Exclusive Right to Sell |
| Cross Street 1: | Woodward Ave and John R S |
| Lot Size: | 135X167 |
| Lavatory: | 0 |
| Total Rooms: | 17 |
| Bedroom 1 Dimensions: | 18x15 |
| Bedroom 2 Dimensions: | 15x13 |
| Bedroom 3 Dimensions: | 15x13 |
| Bedroom 4 Dimensions: | 14x12 |
| Bedroom 5 Dimensions: | 15x13 |
| Bedroom 6 Dimensions: | 15x13 |
| Unit 1 Present Ann $: | $10 |
| Unit 2 Sq Ft: | 8 |
| Unit 2 Present Ann $: | $12 |
| Unit 3 Sq Ft: | 9 |
| Unit 3 Present Ann $: | $9 |
| Unit 4 Sq Ft: | 7 |
| Unit 4 Present Ann $: | $8 |
| Unit 5 Sq Ft: | 7 |
| Unit 5 Present Ann $: | $6 |
| Unit 6 Sq Ft: | 5 |
| Unit 6 Present Ann $: | $3,000 |
| Garage # Of Car: | 2 |
| Baths/Lavs Total: | 5 |
| Summer Tax: | $7,199 |
| Winter Tax: | $4,423 |
| Total Tax Amount: | $11,622 |
| Bathroom 1 Level: | Third |
| Bathroom 2 Level: | Second |
| Garage Y/N: | Yes |
| Pool Y/N: | No |
| Land Contract Y/N: | No |
| Structure Style: | More than 2 Stories |
| Subj To Short Sale Apprvl: | No |
| Ownership: | Private |
| Full Service Listing Y/N: | Yes |
| Municipality: | Detroit |
| Bedroom 1 Level: | Second |
| Bedroom 2 Level: | Third |
| Bedroom 3 Level: | Third |
| Bedroom 4 Level: | Third |
| Bedroom 5 Level: | Second |
| Bedroom 6 Level: | Second |
| Source Mls: | MiRealSource |
| Originating Mls: | RealComp |
| Total Sq Ft Finished: | 8,969 |
| Frontage: | 135 |
| Directions: | Woodward Ave to Alfred St. East on Alfred. Property is on the north side of the street between Woodward and John R. |
| Basement Type: | Unfinished |
| Exterior Construction: | Brick, Stone |
| Exterior Features: | Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch |
| Fireplace Features: | DinRoom Fireplace, Gas Fireplace, LivRoom Fireplace, Primary Bedroom Fireplace |
| Foundation Type: | Basement |
| Garage Type: | Detached Garage, Heated Garage |
| Heat/Fuel Type: | Natural Gas |
| Heating System: | Hot Water |
| Water Heater: | Gas |
| Interior Features: | Wet Bar/Bar |
| Financial Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Roads: | Paved Street |
| Water: | Public Water |
| Type: | Historic |
| Home Warranty Y/N: | No |
| Site/Lot Features: | Irregular |
| Price/Frontage: | $14,807.00 |
| Possession: | At Close |
Listing Courtesy of: @properties Christie's Int'l RE Grosse Pointe
Listing Agent: Nicholas Asplund
810-222-9019
100 Kercheval Ave Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
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