678 ASHLAND Street, Detroit, MI 48215

$249,000 Asking Price

3 beds
1 bath
1,750  sqft
Built in 1922

Don't miss this opportunity to own a unique waterfront property featuring a double lot with a total of 75' canal frontage and a carriage house ready to be finished. Located in the highly sought-after and rapidly appreciating neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers in Detroit, known as Detroit's "Little Venice." This captivating area offers an idyllic waterfront lifestyle with a wealth of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, kayaking, and various water sports, all at an attractive price point. Enjoy the convenience of direct access to both Lake St Clair and the Detroit River, allowing for thrilling boat or kayak adventures right from your own backyard. Cruise to Coriander, one of the hottest restaurants and cocktail bars in Metro Detroit, and easily reach downtown Detroit, Grosse Pointe, and Windsor. The property includes a 140' x 30' lot next door to the west of the home with a recessed sea wall, perfect for docking a boat or building a deck. This single-family home, offers spacious rooms and modern updates waiting for your personal touches. Bathrooms are updated, and there are refinished hardwood floors throughout. The generously sized mudroom is located at the rear of the home. The primary bedroom includes a fireplace, and other bedrooms offer good closet space and ample size. A bonus room with walk up staircase leads up to a third floor walk in attic with great ceiling height, ready to be finished or used for storage. Balconies in both the front and back of the house provide spaces to relax and unwind. The coach house in the back, originally leased, can offer a good source of income or entertainment space once renovated!! A hot water tank was just recently installed and central air unit will be installed in the main home before close. There is a furnace in the carriage house. This property presents a rare chance to own a home in a desirable neighborhood with significant potential for customization and expansion. Don’t miss the


Features & Amenities

Interior

Basement:
Unfinished
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Exterior

Style:
Colonial

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
Brick, 2 Story, Basement,Michigan Basement

Location

Road/Access:
Paved
School District:
Detroit
County:
Wayne

Lot

Zoning:
E ASHLAND N 15 FT 470 469 EXC THE ELY 10 FT OF SAID LOTS FOX CREEK SUB L25 P73 PLATS, W C R 21/295 45 X 140, W21I061959S
Waterfront:
75

Utilities

Water:
Public,Water at Street
Sewer:
Sewer-sanitary,Sewer at Street

This listing courtesy of:
Jim Saros Real Estate Services, Bradford Morgan

About Detroit, MI

Housing

Number of Units
292,561
Median Home Value
$70,234
Median Rent
$679

53.65% of housing units are renter occupied.

18.25% are vacant.

Commute

Car
71.17%
Public Transportation
5.99%
Walk to Work
3.15%
Work from Home
17.73%
Other
1.42%

The median travel time to work is 23 minutes.

People

Population
593,210
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.38

Education

High School
33.32%
Associate’s Degree
7.33%
Bachelor’s Degree
9.43%
Graduate Degree
6.96%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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