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525 W LAFAYETTE Boulevard 21C, Detroit City, MI 48226

WAYNE COUNTY CONDO PLAN NO 945 (FORT SHELBY HOTEL CONDO) · Wayne County

Key Facts

2Beds
1Baths
1,350Sq Ft
1918Year Built

Description

Positioned on the top floor of Fort Shelby Condominiums, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers an elevated take on downtown Detroit living—blending comfort, convenience, and access to some of the city’s best amenities. Inside, thoughtful updates create a clean, modern feel. Recent improvements include a new water heater and heat pump, updated flooring, newer windows, freshly painted kitchen cabinets, and a stylish feature wall that adds just the right amount of character. Living here means more than just a great condo—it’s a full-service lifestyle. Located above a hotel, residents enjoy access to a fitness center, bar, restaurant, coffee shop, secure parking, a 24-hour building, and the ease of a residential concierge. Just a couple blocks from Campus Martius, you’re in the center of it all—restaurants, events, and everyday essentials right outside your door. Low-maintenance living, smart updates, a location that keeps you connected, and a serious tax abatement - NEZ-Rehab - through 2033.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Condominium

Style

HighRise / Loft

Year Built

1918

Living Area

1,350 sq ft

Days on Market

104

MLS® Listing#

20261017202

Property Features

Interior

ElevatorHigh Speed InternetSmart Thermostat

Exterior

LightingPrivate Entrance

Appliances

Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalMicrowave

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Forced AirHeat Pump

Pool

None

Parking

Parking LotNo GarageAssigned

Construction

BlockBrick

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Other

Community

Fitness CenterSidewalks

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • 10 X 10
  • Bedroom11 X 10
  • Dining Room9 X 11
  • Kitchen9 X 15
  • Living Room14 X 26
  • Master Bathroom12 X 12

Financial Details

HOA

$833 / Monthly

Annual Taxes

$2,200

Assessed Value

$22,500

Parcel Number

W04I000118S058

Directions

North of First & West of Lafayette

Affordability Calculator

$77,000

Estimated monthly payment

$2,049/mo

Principal $308,000 · Est. interest $429,687 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Detroit City, MI

$232,490
Median Listing Price
58
Median Days on Market
1,485
Median Sq Ft
$135
Median Price / Sq Ft
14,130
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 66% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 111% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Detroit City, MI.

Location

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Points of Interest in Detroit City, MI

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Nearby Schools

  • Most Holy Trinity School

    School · 0.4 mi away

  • Way Program

    Secondary · 0.6 mi away

  • Payne-Pulliam School of Trade and Commerce Inc

    Secondary · 0.6 mi away

  • Childtime Learning Center

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Cass Technical High School

    Secondary · 0.8 mi away

  • Detroit Public Safety Academy

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Woodward Academy

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Mason Educational Centre

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • Escuela Avancemos

    Elementary · 1.3 mi away

  • Casa Richard Academy

    School · 1.3 mi away

  • Ecole Secondaire Catholique Sainte-Trinite

    Secondary · 1.3 mi away

  • Midtown Kindercare

    School · 1.4 mi away

  • Detroit School of Arts

    Secondary · 1.4 mi away

  • Detroit Midtown Academy

    School · 1.4 mi away

  • Burton International Academy

    School · 1.5 mi away

  • Jefferson Intermediate School

    School · 1.5 mi away

  • Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine

    Secondary · 1.5 mi away

  • Dougall Avenue Public School

    School · 1.5 mi away

  • Detroit School for Digital Technology

    Secondary · 1.5 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse - 3136586400

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