The former home of boxing legend Joe Louis is up for sale in Detroit's historic Boston Edison District.
Known as the "Brown Bomber," Joe Louis held the world heavyweight championship from 1937 to 1949.
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In 1926, his family moved to Detroit from Alabama, where Joe's brother worked for Ford. Louis eventually worked for a time at the River Rouge plant.
The home was listed this week for $280,000.
The home was built in 1916, and features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,433 Sq. Ft.
The lot size is 5,227 Sq. Ft.
Own a piece of a history in the Boston Edison Historic District. Former home to boxing legend Joe Louis, this home has been completely renovated, preserving historic gems along the way. With 4 large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, dining room, breakfast room & study in 2433 square feet. A fireplace sits in the living room & leads into the dining room through original lead-glass pocket doors, wainscoting, crown molding & original built-ins.
The kitchen features granite counter tops, new cabinets, butler’s pantry, tile back splash, stainless appliances & floored with marble tiles. Baths shine with custom tile work, European shower doors, restored claw foot tub & modern vanities. An exterior of brick & stucco, a new roof w/ gutter system, large covered front & back porches, original grand entrance way, outdoor fireplace & a large city yard. Plumbing & electrical panel, 2 furnace heating system, patrolled alarm company, camera system and preserved original windows.
The Boston Edison neighborhood contains more than 900 homes, most of which were built between 1905 and 1925.
Early residents includes Henry Ford, James Couzens and Joe Louis, as well as the Motown Mansion..