This rare Detroit landmark compound includes 19434 Ilene Street, 19442 Ilene Street, and the iconic Mid-Century Modern ranch at 4040 W Outer Drive. Offering over 5,000 sq. ft. of living space, the home features a primary suite with a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi jets, and skylit walk-in closet, along with floor-to-ceiling windows, soaring angled ceilings, exposed brick, rare slate flooring, a glass fireplace highlighted in a 1957 Detroit Free Press article, and original built-in grills. Perfect for entertaining, the property includes a finished basement with wet bar and daylight windows, multiple door walls opening to a private courtyard, plus modern upgrades such as a sprinkler system, dual-zoned furnaces, two-way audio security, and a full-house gas generator. Once host to Motown legends, Aretha Franklin, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and located in the NEZ Homestead district, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Detroit history. 19442 Ilene needs TLC, while 19434 Ilene suffered fire damage and will require a full renovation.
Property Details
Price:
$699,900
MLS #:
20251032764
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Address:
4040 W Outer Drive
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
BLENHEIM FOREST SUB
Neighborhood:
05041det68grflddequindre
City:
Detroit
Listed Date:
Sep 5, 2025
State:
MI
Finished Sq Ft:
5,375
ZIP:
48221
Year Built:
1955
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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
Built In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Free Standing Refrigerator
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Community Features
Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Brick
Exterior Features
Barbecue, Chimney Caps, Lighting
Parking Features
Two Car Garage, Attached
Financial
Taxes
$8,218
Map
Community
- Address4040 W Outer Drive Detroit MI
- SubdivisionBLENHEIM FOREST SUB
- CityDetroit
- CountyWayne
- Zip Code48221
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4040 W Outer Drive
Detroit, MI
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