Circa 1911 Fixer Upper Colonial Revival in Highland Park, MI Reduced

OHU50K Notes $52,000 Reduced to $42,000

This one pulls at my heartstrings, not only due to the heart-shaped doorway, but also for the adorable cottage in back. The Connor family, who lived here for years in the 1920s to the 1940s, would be appalled that a highway was built almost in the backyard of their circa 1911 Colonial Revival. High on the list of things that caused Detroit’s decline was the building of the interstate highway system that tore through neighborhoods.

House view featured at 181 W Grand, Highland Park, MI 48203

Realtor Comments

WoW! Excellent Oppurtunity! Grand 4 bedroom 3 story home on Grand Avenue! They don’t make them like this anymore! Dual stairway to kitchen and foyer. Huge 3rd floor bedroom. Nice sized Living room and dining room. Kitchen has butlers pantry. Close to Woodward and major freeways. Great for the Investors or someone looking to get a little sweat equity .

4bed
1bath
Circa 1911

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181 W Grand, Highland Park, MI 48203 $52,000 Reduced to $42,000

Door featured at 181 W Grand, Highland Park, MI 48203

Family History

This was the home of the Connor family. William J. Connor (1879-1934) married Catherine Schebe in 1907, and the couple raised three children here, Grace, Christine and William Jr.(who went by James). William Sr. was a treasury for the township and a court clerk. He passed away in the home at the age of 54 in 1934, and services were held in the living room. His wife, Catherine, continued to live in the home, which was owned outright, with her son until the late 1940s. She worked as a warehouse clerk during those years.