121 Longfellow St, Detroit, MI, 48202
About This Home
Nestled along on a tree-lined street in of Detroit’s prestigious Boston–Edison Historic District, 121 Longfellow is a stately Georgian-style residence that blends timeless architectural elegance with extraordinary scale. Built in 1916 during the neighborhood’s golden era, this distinguished home offers over 4,000 square feet across 3 floors plus a full basement. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath, this home has expansive formal living and dining spaces. The original woodwork, crown molding and beautiful wood and glass French doors sre exceptional. The vast windows in the home provides for an abundance of natural light throughout.The lower-level basement has a full bathroom, upgraded underground drain system to include 2 sump pumps. This home is also equipped with solar power panels installed in the rear of the home. The rear exterior offers a large porch accessible from the dining room, as well as a backyard patio perfect for outdoor gatherings or simply relaxing. The 2 car garage is equipped with an electronic door opener. Many homes that are Rich in character, to include exceptional original woodwork prestige are selling for $700K+. The potential for 121 Longfellow represents a rare opportunity to own a grand Georgian estate in one of the nation’s largest and most celebrated residential historic districts.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Materials
- Foundation: Basement,Brick Mortar,Drainage System,Sump Pump
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian,Historic
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 X 14
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 X 16
Features
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 4,074
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Steam
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fans
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 4,074 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Library
- Level: Entry
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Living Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 345
- Dimensions: 23 X 15
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 77
- Dimensions: 7 X 11
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 X 5
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8 X 5
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 X 7
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 8 X 9
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 8 X 9
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19 X 15
Sitting Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 X 9
Sitting Room
- Level: Second
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 X 12
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W02I001488S
- Special condition: Short Sale No,Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 6,534 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 133.5
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Wayne County and Michigan
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,523 | $30,276 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,070 | $12,840 |
| Property Taxes | $420 | $5,040 |
| Electricity | $444 | $5,332 |
| Total | $4,457 | $53,484 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Price change | $499,000 |
| 2026-05-16 | Listed for sale | $526,000 |
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