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.
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.
Property Details
Price:
$899,000
MLS #:
20250027384
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Address:
1801 CHURCH ST
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
BEECHERS LUTHER
Neighborhood:
05101 – Det South Of Grand River
City:
Detroit
Listed Date:
May 2, 2025
State:
MI
Finished Sq Ft:
3,600
ZIP:
48216
Lot Size:
4,356 sqft / 0.10 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1880
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I’m a first-generation American with Italian roots. My journey combines family, real estate, and the American dream. Raised in a loving home, I embraced my Italian heritage and studied in Italy before returning to the US. As a mother of four, married for 30 years, my joy is family time. Real estate runs in my blood, inspired by my parents’ success in the industry. I earned my real estate license at 18, learned from a mentor at Century 21, and continued to grow at Remax. In 2022, I became the…
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Schools
School District:
Detroit
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Ceiling Fans, Wall Units
Heating
Natural Gas, Steam
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Historic, Other, Victorian
Community Features
Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Other
Exterior Features
Chimney Caps, Lighting
Parking Features
No Garage
Roof
Asphalt
Financial
Taxes
$12,755
Map
Community
- Address1801 CHURCH ST Detroit MI
- SubdivisionBEECHERS LUTHER
- CityDetroit
- CountyWayne
- Zip Code48216
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Detroit, MI
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