Listed By:
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit - 3132300510
Address
1925 Wellesley Drive, Detroit, MI
Price
$ 850,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#20261050268
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyWAYNE
  • CityDetroit
  • AreaDet68 Grfld Dequindre
  • NeighborhoodPALMER WOODS
  • Zip48203
  • StyleColonial
  • Year Built1956
  • Taxes$ 25920
  • Price$ 850,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms4
  • Half Bathrooms3
  • Sqr Footage5547
  • Lot Size0.49 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
Property Description

Welcome to 1925 Wellesley Drive, a distinguished residence in historic Palmer Woods, thoughtfully updated and move-in ready. Set on half an acre, this five-bedroom home blends timeless craftsmanship with an extensive list of high-quality improvements. Step inside to a beautiful foyer with marble floors. Brand-new, site-finished red oak hardwood runs through the living room and across the entire second floor, while the family and dining room floors have been freshly refinished. Rich original woodwork flows throughout, with fresh paint in nearly every room. The formal living room and elegant dining room sit on opposite sides of the foyer, the dining room warmed by a traditional fireplace and ideal for gatherings. At the rear of the house, the large family room, anchored by an oversized fireplace with an indoor grill, opens onto a large screened porch that spans the back of the home. The vintage kitchen, with refreshed cabinetry, adjoins a sunny breakfast room. The large primary suite offers a walk-in closet, a secondary closet, and a private ensuite bath. For peace of mind: two new AC units, whole-house humidifiers, eighteen new energy-efficient windows on the second floor, a replaced flat-roof section, extensive plaster repair, and refreshed baths. Dated wallpaper has been removed, the electrical boxes have been grounded, new three-prong outlets have been installed throughout, and the bedrooms have been wired for Ethernet. A new garage door, a new high-capacity washer and dryer, and a garage freezer. Palmer Woods is among Detroit's most prestigious enclaves, with winding streets, grand homes, and a strong sense of community. The neighborhood offers private security and road snow removal through its special assessment district, and is conveniently located near Downtown Detroit, Ferndale, Birmingham, Palmer Park, Detroit Golf Club, and the Livernois commercial district. The home is eligible for the NEZ-H property tax abatement.

Price History
7/2/2026 Listed $850,000

General Features

Sewer PublicSewer
Heating ForcedAir, NaturalGas
Cooling CentralAir
Possession Negotiable
Roof Asphalt
Appliances BuiltInElectricOven, Dishwasher, Disposal, DoubleOven, Dryer, ElectricCooktop, Washer
Garage Spaces 2.5
Patio/Porch Features Covered, Enclosed
Architectural Style Colonial
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Brick, Stone, WoodSiding
Year Built 1956
Electric CircuitBreakers
Levels Two
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
County Wayne
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage Yes
Subdivision Name PALMER WOODS
Garage Y/N Yes
Other Structures Sheds
Total Rooms 11
Full Baths 4
Status Active
Directions Take 7 Mile Road to Strathcona Drive, veer right to Woodston Road, first street, veer right. 1925 Wellesley Drive is on the right side.
City DetroitCity_Wayne
Disclosures NoRestrictions, TaxesHomesteadExempt
Entry Location GroundLevelwSteps
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District Detroit
MLS Area Area05041Det68GrfldDequindre
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 25920.6
Home Warranty Y/N No
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Tax Assessed Value 391200
Expected Active Date 2026-07-01
MobileHomeRemainsYN No
PostalCity Detroit_Wayne
Legal Description S WELLESLEY DRIVE 266 PALMER WOODS SUB L32 P16 PLATS, W C R 2/140 100 X 214.39A

Interior Features

Interior Amenities ProgrammableThermostat
Basement PartiallyFinished
Fireplace Features DiningRoom, FamilyRoom, WoodBurning
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 4799.0
Half Baths 3
Total Bedrooms 5
Below Grade Finished Area 748.0
WaterHeaterFuel NaturalGas
LivingAreaSource Appraiser
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
Total Baths 7

Exterior Features

Parking Features TwoandHalfCarGarage, Attached, CircularDriveway, DirectAccess, Driveway, ElectricityinGarage, GarageFacesFront, GarageDoorOpener
Water Source Public
Foundation Details Basement, Block
Spa No
Lot Dimensions 100X214.39
Lot Size Acres 0.49
Waterfront Y/N No
Road Frontage Type Paved
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool


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Property vs Single Family Average in 48203

Price
AVG $140K
$850K
Taxes
AVG $1,896
$25,920
Year Built
AVG 1927
1956
Visits
AVG 83
129
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