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House Hunt: Birmingham Pioneer Martha Baldwin's Home for Sale

Live in a piece of Birmingham history: this 1901 historic home at 164 Baldwin Rd. is listed for sale for more than $1 million.

Want to live in a piece of Birmingham history?

For $1,095,000, you could purchase this historic home at 164 Baldwin, originally the home of Baldwin Library founder and Birmingham pioneer, Martha Baldwin, according to Realtor.com.

The home has four bathrooms, two and a half bathrooms and is just shy of 3,000 square feet. Entirely renovated in 1979, the home also has a yard that backs onto the Rouge River.

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Other features of the historic home include:

  • A chef's kitchen
  • "Gorgeous" rediscovered, century-old hardwood floors
  • Custom closets
  • A fireplace with built-in shelves
  • A balcony and deck overlooking a paved patio
  • Large formal dining room
  • Bay windows

Not ready to buy? The home is also available for rent at $6,500 a month.

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For more information on homes in this House Hunt, visit www.moveinmichigan.com. Are you the real estate agent representing this property? Show it off by uploading your own photos to this story!

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