$2,700,000

The most expensive home sale of the year is the private sale of the largest residence in Detroit. In October, the Bishop’s Mansion in Palmer Woods reportedly sold fully furnished to a California investor who “collects historic homes.” The 35,000-square-foot residence was home to Great Faith Ministries.

$1,795,000

This condo atop the Westin Book Cadillac listed in January for $2.5 million, and many were skeptical of that price. It’s 2,500 square feet, with high end finishes. This could be a good indicator for condos for sale now and further down the pipeline.

$1,650,000

After being on the market on and off for two years, the Motown Mansion finally sold for $1,650,000. Berry Gordy Jr. briefly lived here in the late 60s and early 70s, and has been maintained in recent years by Cynthia Reaves. The property has ten bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a 4,000-square-foot pool house, and a 1,000-square-foot carriage house over the five car garage. The pool house includes a billiard room and a bowling alley. More photos of this opulent estate can be found here.

$1,035,000

It was a good year for mansions on Boston Boulevard. The third to sell for over $1 million is this impressive stone mansion once owned by Detroit Tigers owner Walter O. Briggs. It spans over 9,500 square feet (plus a carriage house) and has three built-in safes in the basement, plus carvings of old baseball players in the study.

$776,000

This historic Midtown home listed in June for $499,900. It was in decent condition, but the multifamily home could definitely use some upgrades. It sold for well above its asking price at $776,000.

$755,000

This incredible 1874 West Canfield Victorian found a buyer the day it hit the market. Houses in this historic district rarely go up for sale, and this one had been meticulously restored. It was once owned by Beulah Croxford, who led preservation efforts in Detroit in the 60s and 70s.

$700,000

This multi-level Grinnell Place loft listed in late June for $695,000. The 1,500-square-foot unit with crazy views and high end design has big windows, a spiral staircase, and a rooftop deck. Readers thought it was asking too much, but it sold for over asking at $700,000. Attractive lofts in walkable areas are nearing $500 per square foot.

$700,000

This 6,000-square-foot Indian Village home, with carriage house, listed in July 2016 for $750,000. It has a beautiful kitchen, a bright sun room, and great woodwork throughout the house.

$700,000

This Palmer Woods home listed in 2015 for $525,000 and then again for $725,000 in 2016. It’s another 6,000-square-foot mansion, with six bedrooms, five bathrooms, five fireplaces, a grand staircase, wood paneling, and a huge kitchen. Beautiful, yet dated.