Historic, castle-esque mansion in Detroit’s Palmer Park gets price cut

This Detroit mansion’s history and design elements make it truly one-of-a-kind.

Located at 17325 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Detroit Golf Club’s course in Palmer Park, the 9,305-square-foot Gilded Age home was originally designed and built in 1928 by Hungarian engineer József Galamb, who is best known for his role in developing Ford’s Model T and Model M. He used his innovative mind to also craft this nearly 1-acre residence.

With seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a massive family room, a breakfast nook, an impressive library, a chef’s kitchen, and more, no two rooms are the same shape or size. Plus, the primary suite offers an expansive bathroom with an eight-person jacuzzi

Throughout the home, there is custom-stained handcrafted woodwork, with doors, doorknobs, moldings, handmade light fixtures, and flooring all imported from Hungary. The mansion also features a basement bar, two walk-in vaults, four unique fireplaces, and a billiards room Additionally, the estate sits on a double lot, offering an Olympic-sized pool surrounded by a fence with built-in speakers, a custom fountain, and a sculpture from the Detroit Renaissance Center, as well as a gated entrance with a separate driveway leading to a four-car detached garage.

The home was initially put up for sale in November 2023 for $2 million but was relisted in late April 2024 at a lower price of $1,850,000. More information is available on its full listing on realtor.com, but you can go on a virtual tour below.