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Detroit,MI 48203
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Multi-Family
Sub Type Historic,Tudor
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,816 sqft
Price per Sqft $157
Subdivision Palmer Woods (Plats)
MLS Listing ID 20251019572
Style Historic,Tudor
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 8
Half Baths 4
Year Built 1928
Annual Tax Amount $14,183
Lot Size 0.520 Acres
Property Sub-Type Historic,Tudor
Property Description
Step into timeless elegance at 19391 Suffolk Drive, a distinguished 1929 Tudor Revival residence in Detroit's coveted Palmer Woods neighborhood. Designed by architect R. Arthur Bailey, this stately home features a richly detailed red brick exterior with limestone surrounds, emblematic carvings, heraldic stone accents, and stunning leaded glass windows—hallmarks of its era and craftsmanship.
Inside, you'll find exquisite architectural elements including original woodwork, ornate plaster ceilings, marble base trim, and a grand foyer with marble flooring. A sweeping staircase with brass spindles leads to a beautifully paneled library, perfect for quiet study or entertaining. The second floor features five spacious bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and a walk-in closet. The third floor features a large flex space suitable for a media room or playroom, a walk-in cedar closet, and three additional bedrooms with two full bathrooms.
The expansive basement offers a classic English-style pub bar, billiards room, terrazzo-floored great room, home gym, sauna, jacuzzi, and potential wine cellar. Outside, the grounds include a winding driveway, mature landscaping, a four-car garage, and a private swimming pool.
Rich in history, the home was once owned by Marvin E. Coyle, who rose through the ranks at Chevrolet to become its president in 1936; Fred Sanders Jr., son of the founder of Sanders Confectionery; and Lawrence and Judith Doss. Lawrence was a founder and president of New Detroit, Inc., while Judith was a chemist and later director of medical services for Exxon Mobil. She carried on Lawrence's legacy through the Lawrence P. Doss Scholarship Foundation.
Palmer Woods offers private security and road snow removal through its special assessment district. Convenient to Downtown Detroit, Ferndale, Birmingham, Palmer Park, Detroit Golf Club, and the Livernois commercial district. NEZ-H property tax abatement eligible.
Location
State MI
County Wayne
Area Det 6-8 Grfld-Dequindre
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Steam
Cooling Attic Fan
Laundry 1
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fenced,Pool - Inground,Security Patrol
Parking Features Electricity,Door Opener,Attached,Driveway,Garage Faces Rear
Garage Description 4 Car
Fence Back Yard
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description Irregular
Foundation Basement
Sewer Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Water Public (Municipal)
Structure Type Brick,Stone
Schools
School District Detroit
Others
Assessment Amount $495
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,Warranty Deed
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,Warranty Deed