DETROIT – The most expensive house on the market in the city of Detroit, which had been listed for nearly $7 million, has been pulled and will now go to auction.
The 12-bedroom, 12-bath estate in Palmer Woods spans more than 34,000 square feet, on more than two acres of land, including the main house and carriage house. It was listed for sale in May of 2023, at nearly $9 million. It was re-listed in February 2024 at $7 million.
Now, the property will be auctioned by Indiana-based Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co. in June, setting up a hard deadline for a buyer.
Named the Bishop Mansion, the large single-family estate was built in 1925 in Detroit’s historic Palmer Woods neighborhood, named after Bishop Michael J. Gallagher, who served as Catholic Bishop of Detroit. He was the first to live in the mansion. He died in 1937.
It was then occupied by Cardinals Edward Mooney (1882-1958) and John Francis Dearden (1907-1988).
It was then owned by former Detroit Pistons star John Salley, before changing hands a couple of more times. A private investment firm in California bought the home and has been working to restore it for another private sale.
The house has all new windows, roofing, underground gas and new electrical, along with brick and stone work on the exterior. Updated HVAC systems were being designed and installed in the main house. You can see restoration photos and updates here.
The property also features 10 fireplaces, a four-car garage, an inground pool with a hot tub. Check out the auction page here.