Victorian charm meets urban convenience in the heart of Midtown Detroit. Welcome to 658 W Forest Ave #2, a charming second-floor condo tucked inside a stately Victorian brick beauty in the heart of Midtown. This place screams old-world characterthink hardwood floors, original moldings, and architectural craftsmanship you just dont get in new builds. Step through the stately front entrance into a grand shared foyer, complete with a decorative fireplace and period details that set the tone for this historic gem. Then, head upstairs to your private second-floor unit where old-world craftsmanship meets modern convenience. Youll find an updated, sun-soaked interior with in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, and a layout perfect for a single city dweller or dynamic duo. Need some fresh air? Slide out to your own private back deckideal for morning coffee, evening wine, or spying on the behind-the-scenes setup of Dally in the Alley, Detroits biggest community festival (yes, it happens right outside your door). Theres even a designated parking space in the alley, so you can skip the street shuffle. You'll be just steps from Wayne State University and within walking distance to a wide array of bars, restaurants, shops, and some of Detroits most celebrated museums, including the DIA. Take the Q-Line to Downtown and enjoy all the action at Campus Martius & Hart Plaza. The Tigers, Lions, & Pistons are just minutes away, or spend your evenings immersed in Detroits rich cultural scenefrom shows at the Fox Theatre, to performances by the DSO, Jazz Fest and the Electronic Festival. And heres the kicker: it's in the NEZ-H district, so low taxes make this spot even sweeter for owner-occupants. This is the kind of listing people wish they jumped ondont be one of the ones who says, We hesitated. Hesitation is how you end up renting. Midtown magic for under $250K? It's true! Killer price. Prime location. Low taxes. Dont overthink it.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Bath - Full: 10.00 x 6.00
- Bath - Full Level: First/Entry
- Bedroom - Primary: 14.00 x 13.00
- Bedroom - Primary Level: First/Entry
- Bedroom: 11.00 x 11.00
- Bedroom Level: First/Entry
- Living Room: 14.00 x 11.00
- Living Room Level: First/Entry
- Kitchen: 18.00 x 13.00
- Kitchen Level: First/Entry
- Basement Description: Unfinished
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1.00
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Entrance Foyer
- High Spd Internet Avail
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Free-Standing Gas Oven
- Free-Standing Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Washer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom
- Heating Features: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heaters: Natural Gas
Exterior and Lot Features
- Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
- Road Frontage Type: Paved
- Porch Description: Deck, Porch
Garage and Parking
- Garage Features: 1 Assigned Space, Alley Access
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 300
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 300
- Pets Allowed: Number Limit
Amenities and Community Features
School Information
Other Property Info
- ActivationDate : 2025-08-08
- Annual Tax Amount: 666
- Source Listing Status: Coming Soon
- County: Wayne
- Directions: 3rd & Forest
- Source Property Type: Condominium
- Home Warranty: No
- Area: Det: Livernois-I75 6-Gd River
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: WAYNE COUNTY CONDO PLAN NO 1042 (THE CONDOMINIUM AT 658 WEST FOREST)
- Ownership Type: Short Sale - No, Private Owned
- Parcel Number: 04000984002
- Postal City: Detroit
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1114
- Subdivision: WAYNE COUNTY CONDO PLAN NO 1042 (THE CONDOMINIUM A
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 842
- Year Built: 1890
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Levels: 1 Story
- Property Age: 135
- Levels or Stories: 1 Story
- Total Area Sqft: 842
- Total Below Grade Area: 900
- Year Remodeled: 2017
- Architectural Style: Victorian
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
- Water Source: Public (Municipal)