$650,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,700

square ft

36 Longfellow Street

Detroit, Michigan 48202

New / MLS #20261033580 / Single Family / Boston Edison

Listing information updated 5/16/2026 at 1:25pm

Welcome to the iconic Frank Navin House, a rare historic estate located in Detroit's renowned Boston-Edison Historic District. Built in 1906 and once home to Frank Navin, former owner of the Detroit Tigers, this extraordinary residence blends timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern updates. Original details include stunning woodwork, hewn beams, intricate moldings, grand fireplaces, expansive entertaining spaces, and a unique basement vault tied to the history of Navin Field. Recent improvements include a new boiler (2020), updated radiator valves, replacement basement boiler piping, asbestos removal from boiler lines, and a completely redone sewer line in 2026. Both second-floor full baths have been tastefully renovated, and second-floor laundry adds modern convenience. The attic is prepped and ready for conversion into an additional bedroom, primary suite, or flexible living space, with a new sub-panel and plumbing access already in place. Additional highlights include storm windows, a detached two-car garage with chauffeur's suite above, and a rare side parcel featuring a fenced yard and private bocce court. Featured in Woodward Throwbacks: Home Interiors, this one-of-a-kind legacy property is just minutes from downtown Detroit and New Center.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Radiant, Steam

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

120 Years

Parking Type:

Two Car Garage,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached - 2 Car(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,700

Lot Size:

0.33 Acres

Acreage:

0.33

Room Information

Living Room:

25 x 15 - Entry

Dining Room:

20 x 13 - Entry

Kitchen:

15 x 11 - Entry

Primary Bedroom:

18 x 13 - Second

2nd Bedroom:

12 x 10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13 x 12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15 x 11 - Second

Bath Full:

11 x 8 - Second

Bath Lav:

8 x 4 - Entry

Library:

16 x 14 - Entry

Butlers Pantry:

12 x 6 - Entry

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,132

Tax Year:

N/A

Location

Zip Code:

48202

City:

Detroit

County:

Wayne

Schools

School District(s):

Detroit

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Radiant, Steam

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

120 Years

Parking Type:

Two Car Garage,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached - 2 Car(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,700

Lot Size:

0.33 Acres

Acreage:

0.33

Living Room:

25 x 15 - Entry

Dining Room:

20 x 13 - Entry

Kitchen:

15 x 11 - Entry

Primary Bedroom:

18 x 13 - Second

2nd Bedroom:

12 x 10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13 x 12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15 x 11 - Second

Bath Full:

11 x 8 - Second

Bath Lav:

8 x 4 - Entry

Library:

16 x 14 - Entry

Butlers Pantry:

12 x 6 - Entry

Tax Amount:

$4,132

Tax Year:

N/A

Zip Code:

48202

City:

Detroit

County:

Wayne

School District(s):

Detroit

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit

Listing Office Phone: 313.230.0510

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