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$399,000
New Listing

525 W LAFAYETTE Boulevard 12E
Detroit City, MI 48226

For Sale|Condominium|Active
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,238
SqFt
$322
/SqFt
1927
Built
County:
Wayne
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525 W LAFAYETTE Boulevard 12E525 W LAFAYETTE Boulevard 12E525 W LAFAYETTE Boulevard 12E525 W LAFAYETTE Boulevard 12E
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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).

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$399,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,238 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1927
MLS® Number 
20261008283
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$1,704
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$565 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
Builder
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
10 hours agoListing first seen on site
10 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Cross Street 
N of 1st/W of Lafayette
Disclosures 
Exclusions Do Not Exist, No Restrictions, Taxes Not Homestead Exempt
Foundation 
Slab
Levels 
One
Parking 
Parking LotNo GarageAssigned
Pets 
Call
Property Sub Type 
Condominium
Security 
Closed Circuit Camera(s)Fire Sprinkler SystemGated CommunitySmoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
1238
Style 
HistoricHighRise
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
Electric Water HeaterBuilt-In Gas OvenBuilt-In Gas RangeDishwasherDisposalDryerFree-Standing RefrigeratorMicrowaveStainless Steel Appliance(s)Washer
Cooling 
Central Air
Furnished 
Unfurnished
Heating 
Forced AirNatural Gas
Interior 
ElevatorSmart Thermostat
Laundry Features 
In Unit
BathFull 
Dimensions - 10 X 10
Bedroom 
Dimensions - 11 X 10
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 10 X 10
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 13 X 10
Living Room 
Dimensions - 26 X 22
Master Bathroom 
Dimensions - 20 X 12
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 10 X 9
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
LightingPrivate Entrance
Lot Features 
Corner Lot
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
Rubber
View 
Water
Waterview 
Water
Community Features
Association Dues 
565
Building Access 
LowerLevelwElevator
Community Features 
GatedFitness CenterSidewalks
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAUSDA LoanVA Loan
HOA Fee Frequency 
Monthly
MLS Area 
Area05053DetWoodwardMcclellanSoMack
Roads 
Paved
School District 
Detroit
Schools
School District
Detroit
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse: [email protected]



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