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:
$700,000
MLS #:
20251021555
Status:
Pending
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
BEECHERS LUTHER
Neighborhood:
05101detsouthofgrandriver
Listed Date:
Jul 29, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
3,600
Year Built:
1880
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Schools
School District:
Detroit
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, FreeStandingGasOven, FreeStandingRefrigerator, GasCooktop, 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
NoGarage
Roof
Asphalt
Financial
Taxes
$12,755
Map
Community
- Address1801 CHURCH Street Detroit MI
- SubdivisionBEECHERS LUTHER
- CityDetroit
- CountyWayne
- Zip Code48216
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Detroit as of Oct 16, 2025
3,449
Single Family Listed
109
Avg DOM
83
Avg $ / SqFt
$151,567
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the BEECHERS LUTHER subdivision, 1801 CHURCH Street Detroit MI is a Single Family for sale in Detroit, MI, 48216. It is listed for $700,000 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 3,600 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1880. The current price per square foot is $194. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Detroit is $83. The average listing price for Single Family in Detroit is $151,567. To schedule a showing of MLS#20251021555 at 1801 CHURCH Street in Detroit, MI, contact your LoChirco Realty, LLC agent at 586-321-9997.
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