Geodesic-dome-like houses on Vernor

[RickBeall]

Thank you for the amazing stories. Maybe someone will still save your amazing domes.

[Ray1936]

Interesting. I've never noticed them before.

[baphomet]

yup, mostly Leo and I but there were a small handful of people that we could count on to lend a hand when the call came in.

[g-dub]

When I worked in real estate in Corktown we had the "dome home" listed. This was a few years ago, when the asking price was $200,000+. We got calls about it nearly every day. Showed it a few times, but I knew no one would buy it for that price. The lot is oversized, and could be a good location depending on what happens with MCS. The home itself is actually larger inside than you would think. The smaller dome is a garage [[probably the only circular garage I've ever seen), with what appeared to be a band practice space above it. There's a doorway up there so you can walk out onto the roof and into another doorway to the upstairs of the other dome. Pretty cool. A bummer to hear what's become of it. I would say it's a solid buy at $70K, regardless of MCS. The kit alone I think cost $40,000 originally. And to be that close to Slow's...

[cycledetroit]

From what I have heard, the domes have some pretty bad water damage from the skylights and the blood stain isn't helping much. Its a shame, I love those domes.

[baphomet]

a little water damage at the link btwn the two domes. the skylights are fine. the floor in the kitchen is italian marble that was salvaged from the train station by some crackheads that we bought for $2. a 2'x2' square. bloodstains are in the carpet in the aforementioned corner of the big dome. the big one has a 3/4 loft with 2400sq ft of living space and the smaller dome has a 2 1/2 car garage with a 1000sq ft loft above used as a recording studio. Leo is a bassist who plays with x d wei, among other projects. His younger brother Jack had a few siblings that had to have inspired his career. his brother ed i've been told makes him seem like novice with a six string. Leo also writes on number theory, aleister crowley, qabalistic theory among many other things.

[baphomet]

thirty grand would make it an unbelievable space.

[RickBeall]

Well snoopy, I don't mean to insult anyone, but man, sometimes you gotta be a little flexible to build great things. The history of Detroit and the USA is filled with colorful characters most of whom you probably would not like.

So you would have done it different, more power to you.

[bumble]

Baphomet, I don't think your actions are repulsive. Plenty of people around town have all sorts of treasures and collections taken out of abandoned buildings. I would rather see those things in the hands of the living. I don't really think there is much hope for MCS restoration. Is it looting? Not in my opinion, though I know not everyone would agree and that's okay.

I find it odd that no one has torn out the blood stained carpet. Wouldn't it be better for a potential buyer to see a concrete floor and think "This place needs carpet" instead of seeing a giant blood stain and thinking "Someone was murdered in this room. Get me out of here!"??

I enjoyed your spooky dome lore, but I don't think you can expect a fruit basket from O'Connor realty anytime soon.

[RickBeall]

Yes, whoever owns it should get rid of that carpet.

If I was single, I would love to buy that place. I love the strange stories that go with it. Wife wouldn't think much of it though.

[Meddle]

Now why would somebody sign up here and make two such posts on a thread nearly 2 months old?

[Meddle]

A wider view from Google Earth.

If my brain is working at all, based on post 28, these were built in 1998 or so which would explain why I've never seen them. Last time I was through that section of town was probably in the late 80's.

[gazhekwe]

That knife and fork next to them makes them look like a table setting.

[Gannon]

Meddle,

Apparently someone has even MORE time on their hands than us.

These domes are OFF the market. They were taken back by the bank, and some deal is being worked out to get them into the hands of a worthy non-profit venture in the SW side.

Done deal. Case closed.

[izzyindetroit]

Meddle,

Apparently someone has even MORE time on their hands than us.

These domes are OFF the market. They were taken back by the bank, and some deal is being worked out to get them into the hands of a worthy non-profit venture in the SW side.

Done deal. Case closed.

What do you mean?? I just saw this property for sale for $70,000 last week at O'Conner's Reality.

[Gannon]

I ran into the principle interest of O'Connor Realty, literally, not more than two weeks ago, and he gave me that information. I was out jogging, he was walking his children. [[Nobody was injured.)

If anything changed, then per our conversation I hope he would've gotten back to me.

As it is, I have an appointment today with a realtor for another building that suits my needs well.

[detmich]

I ran into the principle interest of O'Connor Realty, literally, not more than two weeks ago, and he gave me that information. I was out jogging, he was walking his children. [[Nobody was injured.)

If anything changed, then per our conversation I hope he would've gotten back to me.

As it is, I have an appointment today with a realtor for another building that suits my needs well.

I don't mean to pry John, but weren't you recently evicted from your loft? How are you going to afford to buy these domes or a building if you can't pay your rent? Just curious.

[gravitymachine]

What do you mean?? I just saw this property for sale for $70,000 last week at O'Conner's Reality.

i once called on something listed on craigslist only to find it was sold two days prior, the horror!

[MikeM]

Please don't. No one wants to hear the pitiable details of everyone's life, especially on a forum that has nothing to do with you. It's embarrassing and loathsome. Grow a sack and quit airing your laundry in public.

[detmich]

Please don't. No one wants to hear the pitiable details of everyone's life, especially on a forum that has nothing to do with you. It's embarrassing and loathsome. Grow a sack and quit airing your laundry in public.

Like truck nutz? Should he hang them from the saddle on his bike?

[REL]

I heard this property sold last month for $20,000.

[Whitehouse]

Nice, lot of gardenspace as well. But then there's that eyesore to the north...


Ps. Still strange to see Bing lists the MCS as an Amtrack Railway Station, a role MCS hasn't played since 1988...

[DetroitPlanner]

Nice, lot of gardenspace as well. But then there's that eyesore to the north...


Ps. Still strange to see Bing lists the MCS as an Amtrack Railway Station, a role MCS hasn't played since 1988...

Threre was an Amtrak station there until the mid-1990's. It just did not use the building any longer.

[Fury13]

Considering the creepy background of the property, I'd demo those domes and put up a new house if I was the owner.

[Alley]

Considering the creepy background of the property, I'd demo those domes and put up a new house if I was the owner.

I doubt it's the domes with the bad vibes, if it's anything, I'd bet on the land itself