$399,000 for Sale
525 w lafayette boulevard, detroit, MI 48226
Property Description
Experience refined, effortless downtown living at the Historic Fort Shelby Residences, centered on Campus Martius, the RiverWalk, and Detroit’s most walkable stretch of restaurants, theaters, and public spaces. You are immediately in the heart of the city, yet elevated above its energy. The Ellington (E) floorplan unfolds in a clean, corner-oriented layout that prioritizes light, views, and separation of spaces. A gently curved living and dining area is wrapped in windows on two sides, drawing in sunlight and river views. The open kitchen runs along one wing with a functional galley-plus-island configuration that connects naturally to the main living space. The primary suite is privately positioned on one end of the residence, while the additional bedroom(s) sit across the unit off a short hallway, creating a natural buffer between living and sleeping areas. Designed for the professional city dweller, this corner residence functions as an efficient, low-friction home base. Recent updates include brand-new stainless-steel appliances, warm wood floors, and refined stone finishes in the primary bath, all set within Albert Kahn’s landmark tower. Large windows frame sweeping views of the Detroit River and skyline throughout the day. For those who split their time between places, Fort Shelby works beautifully as a second home. Hotel-style services remove everyday friction — on-site bar and restaurant, Starbucks-serving coffee shop, concierge and doorman, food delivery, 24/7 fitness center, business center, and secure parking. This residence is also the more thoughtful choice compared to the neighboring Westin Book Cadillac, where units are typically priced higher while carrying unabated taxes and steeper monthly HOA dues. Here, you benefit from a NEZ-Rehab tax abatement through 2033 (available to owner-occupants, second-home owners, and investors alike).
General Information
City: detroit
Post Office: detroit
Schools: detroit
County: Wayne
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:2 (2 full, 0 half)
House Size: 1,238 sq.ft.
Acreage:
Year Built: 1927
Property Type: Condo
Style: High Rise,Historic
Features & Room Sizes
Paved Road: Paved,Pub. Sidewalk
Garage: No Garage
Garage Description: 1 Assigned Space, Parking Lot
Construction: Brick
Exterior: Brick
Exterior Misc: Lighting, Private Entry
Garage: No Garage
Garage Description: 1 Assigned Space, Parking Lot
Construction: Brick
Exterior: Brick
Exterior Misc: Lighting, Private Entry
Basement: No
Foundation : Slab
Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Watersource: Public (Municipal)
Foundation : Slab
Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Watersource: Public (Municipal)
Tax, Fees & Legal
Home warranty: No
Est. Summer Taxes: $1,528
Est. Winter Taxes: $176
Est. Summer Taxes: $1,528
Est. Winter Taxes: $176
HOA fees: 1
HOA fees Period: Monthly
Legal Description: S LAFAYETTE W UNIT 12; WAYNE COUNTY CONDO PLAN NO. 945 "FORT SHELBY HOTEL CONDOMINIUM" RECORDED IN L46262 P1428-1542 DEEDS, WCR 4/132 0.461% SPLIT/COMBINED ON 07/23/2018 FROM 04000118.005;
HOA fees Period: Monthly
Legal Description: S LAFAYETTE W UNIT 12; WAYNE COUNTY CONDO PLAN NO. 945 "FORT SHELBY HOTEL CONDOMINIUM" RECORDED IN L46262 P1428-1542 DEEDS, WCR 4/132 0.461% SPLIT/COMBINED ON 07/23/2018 FROM 04000118.005;
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This Single-Family Home located at
is currently for sale. This property is listed for $399,000.
525 w lafayette boulevard
has 2 bedrooms, approximately 1,238 square feet.
This home is in the detroit school district and was built in 1927.
525 w lafayette boulevard is in detroit and in ZIP Code 48226 area.
525 w lafayette boulevard, detroit MI, 48226
For Sale | $399,000
| 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,238 Sq Ft
MLS ID rcomi20261008283
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