5069 kensington avenue, detroit, MI 48224

Vintage charm and character abound in this beautiful brick colonial in East English Village on one of the best blocks of one of the best streets on the east side of Detroit. With a little bit of work, this diamond in the rough could be worth >$300,000! The 3 bedroom, 2 full and one half bath, 1,903 sqft home features some incredibly rare characteristics at this price point: multi-width pegged hardwood flooring in the living room and dining room, picture frame border w/ inlay design, stained and leaded glass w/ abundant natural light throughout, recessed lights and sconces on walls and ceilings, ceiling-height cabinets and original icebox/refrigerator in kitchen, plaster and wood trim detail and moulding throughout, frieze over decorative fireplace in basement. Large bathroom upstairs w/ tub and shower stall; half bath by back door on first floor; full bath w/ shower stall in basement. Breakfast nook off kitchen. Natural wood-burning fireplace in living room. Unfinished basement w/ 972 sqft of additional space below-grade. Two car detached garage w/ remote door opener, storage shelves. Deep lot (40’x160’) w/ fenced-in backyard; tons of parking space on concrete driveway in excellent condition. Radiant heat w/ older boiler. Newer, commercial grade water heater manufactured 12/2019. Located 400 ft from East Warren Avenue near the focal point of the $8.2M streetscape makeover and commercial corridor revitalization efforts (centered on “The Ribbon at East English Village” new mixed-use development). Easy access to I-94 + all of Metro Detroit.

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