Dine in the same room where Detroit Tigers icon Ty Cobb was a dinner guest. Welcome to 1801 Church Street, a Victorian gem designed & built by renowned architect Harry J. Rill. In the early 1900s, this home was owned and occupied by James Burns who was the first owner of the MLB Detroit Tigers. This grand Victorian residence, one of the largest in Corktown, features 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, all adorned with beautiful original wood floors. Enjoy your mornings on the expansive wrap-around front porch, or admire the exquisite architectural details, like leaded glass windows, original brick fireplaces, and the grand staircase. Bring your guests to the sitting room and enjoy pre-dinner drinks by one of three fireplaces. If dining out is more your style, Corktown’s vibrant restaurant scene is just a short walk away on Michigan Avenue!
2nd floor hallway stairs leads to the attic which measures a whopping 37 X 15! Opportunity to create a unique, spacious recreation space or large master bedroom with awesome views of downtown Detroit
Located just a couple blocks to restaurants and entertainment on Michigan Avenue and a short few minute stroll to Ford Motor Company’s Mobility Headquarters (Michigan Central); 1801 Church Street sits in the heart of Corktown. Known as the “front porch” to Downtown Detroit, Corktown is the oldest and coolest neighborhood in Detroit!
Important Notes:
* Parcel has recently been split into two separate parcel ID’s from original Duplex.
* Lot Dimensions, Road Frontage Feet & Acres are TBD.
For sale
$899,000
1801 Church St, Detroit, MI 48216
4beds
3,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$862,400 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three fireplacesExpansive wrap-around front porchGrand staircaseSitting roomOriginal brick fireplacesLeaded glass windowsBeautiful original wood floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 11, 2025 at 11:30pm
Listed by:
Rick Dziobak 248-514-8649,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse 313-658-6400
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250027384

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16 x 23
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Other
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 5 x 8
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Great room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 14 x 30
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Mud room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 5 x 6
Other
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Sitting room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans, Wall Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Other Locations, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,900
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Chimney Caps, Lighting
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 131
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 08000475.001
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic,Other,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: BEECHERS LUTHER
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,067
- Annual tax amount: $12,755
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Trade 1031 Exchange
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