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A San Francisco couple has purchased the former home of boxing legend Joe Louis in Detroit' Boston Edison neighborhood for $217,000.
The four-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath stucco colonial home at 1683 Edison was empty for five years before Josh Kushnereit of Clarkston purchased it at auction in October 2015 for $33,500, reports Candice Williams of The Detroit News:
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Kushnereit renovated the home this year while preserving its historic charm, including the lead-glass pocket doors, original built-ins and crown molding. Among the renovations were new cabinets and tile and a restored clawfoot tub. Other improvements include a new roof with gutter system, furnace and electrical system.
“It was kind of like a complete rehab,” said Kushnereit, 32, of Clarkson.
Kushnereit said he learned from a neighbor that Louis had once lived in the home while he was checking it out prior to the auction. He then decided to make a bid for the property.
The website Redfin, which shows the house listing for $264,000, describes it:
Own a piece of a history in the Boston Edison Historic District. Former home to boxing legend Joe Louis, this home has been completely renovated, preserving historic gems along the way. With 4 large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, dining room, breakfast room & study in 2433 square feet. A fireplace sits in the living room & leads into the dining room through original lead-glass pocket doors, wainscoting, crown molding and original built-ins.
Joshua KushnereitThe kitchen features granite counter tops, new cabinets, butler’s pantry, tile back splash, stainless appliances & floored with marble tiles. Baths shine with custom tile work, European shower doors, restored claw foot tub & modern vanities.
An exterior of brick and stucco, a new roof w/ gutter system, large covered front and back porches, original grand entrance way, outdoor fireplace and a large city yard. Plumbing and electrical panel, two-furnace heating system, patrolled alarm company, camera system and preserved original windows.
