Google satellite image for 20769 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138

Off market apr 2022 for $775K

$1,086,503

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,408/mo

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6,462

sq ft

20769 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138

About this home

Historic waterfront home originally built by Ford Exec Ray R. Rausch. Preserved original Art Deco/Moderne accents, doors, hardware, wood & marble flooring, fireplace mantles & sculpted wet plaster. Situated on almost 5 acres, gated drive, manicured grounds w/ mature trees flanked by secluded woods, custom water features including fountain & river-fed sprinkler system, 400' frontage on the Thorofare Canal w/ partial sea wall and open water access. Restoration on boat house includes solar feed to main house. Upper level w/ stunning canal & main residence views has an open-air terrace & enclosed rec hall. Enter home from 2 car garage, grand staircases, or walk-out basement featuring glass block, wet bar, & 2 rec rooms. Ample storage on every level w/ automatic lights in cedar closets throughout. Newly updated kitchen preserved in classic design w/ 2 stainless refrigerators, stoves & dishwashers. Enclosed & open-air 2nd floor patios overlooking water. Proof of funds required for showings.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

4.76 acresLot Size

$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Erin Dobbins • Preferred, RealtorsÂ® Ltd

Listed by Matthew Minard • Preferred, RealtorsÂ® Ltd

Bought with Dana Falkenhagen • KW Platinum

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•Source:Greater Lansing AoR #40208847

Listing provided courtesy of Greater Lansing AoR

Redfin Estimate

$1,086,503

$312K since sold in April 2022$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 77.1% higher than the average sale price ($613K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$462,500
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,820 sq ft
9808 Byromar Ln, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 1207
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$400,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,256 sq ft
7714 Bournemouth Ave, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 1108
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$753,300
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,795 sq ft
9555 Island Dr, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 1465
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$855,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths4,368 sq ft
18460 Meridian Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 1071
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$335,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,955 sq ft
9188 Highland Dr, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 1267
SOLD APR 10, 2026
21774 East River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
$875,000
F
3 beds3 baths4,354 sq ft
21774 East River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138

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Market trends in 48138, MI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

97.5%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$350K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

$355,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,937 sq ft
21102 Knudsen Dr, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
$349,000
4 beds2 baths1,638 sq ft
28731 Elbamar Dr, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
$1,125,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,037 sq ft
29495 E River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$669,900
4 beds4 baths3,204 sq ft
23609 Parke Ln, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
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Sale history for 20769 Thorofare Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #40208847

Apr 15, 2022

Sold

$775,000

$120/sq ft

Feb 24, 2022

Pending

—

Feb 9, 2022

Contingent

—

Sep 29, 2021

Price Changed

$797,500

$123/sq ft

Aug 6, 2021

Listed

$825,000

$128/sq ft

Aug 6, 2021

Listed

$797,500

$123/sq ft

REALCOMP #2210064837

Apr 15, 2022

Sold

$775,000

$120/sq ft

Feb 24, 2022

Pending

—

Feb 9, 2022

Contingent

—

Sep 29, 2021

Price Changed

$797,500

$123/sq ft

Aug 6, 2021

Listed

$825,000

$128/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #21505102

Aug 13, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 29, 2019

Price Changed

$755,000

$117/sq ft

Dec 3, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Sep 14, 2018

Listed

$770,000

$119/sq ft

REALCOMP #218087910

Aug 13, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 29, 2019

Price Changed

$755,000

$117/sq ft

Dec 3, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Sep 14, 2018

Listed

$770,000

$119/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #31138121

May 24, 2013

Sold

$432,000

$67/sq ft

May 6, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 2013

Listed

$439,000

$68/sq ft

REALCOMP #213019615

May 24, 2013

Sold

$432,000

$67/sq ft

May 6, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 2013

Listed

$439,000

$68/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #31116322

Dec 11, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Aug 21, 2012

Listed

$449,000

$69/sq ft

REALCOMP #212086913

Dec 11, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Aug 21, 2012

Listed

$449,000

$69/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #20026478

Aug 22, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Feb 6, 2012

Listed

$449,000

$69/sq ft

REALCOMP #212013138

Aug 21, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Feb 6, 2012

Listed

$449,000

$69/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 11, 2011

Sold

$416,000

$64/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #953943

Jun 17, 2011

Sold

$425,000

$66/sq ft

Apr 5, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Oct 30, 2010

Listed

$525,000

$81/sq ft

REALCOMP #210125182

Jun 17, 2011

Sold

$425,000

$66/sq ft

Oct 30, 2010

Listed

$525,000

$81/sq ft

Tax history for 20769 Thorofare Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

4.5

Stories

—

Lot width

456 ft.

Lot depth

455 ft.

Lot size

4.76 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,462

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wayne County

APN

73 014 01 0187 303

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 24, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning Stove, Great Room

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 15
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Walk-Out Access

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Terrace
Fencing: Fenced

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,462
Below Grade Finished Area: 2,000

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Canal Front
Has View

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 455
Water Body Name: Thorofare Canal
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 455.70X455.00
Lot Size Acres: 4.76

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,139

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
School District: Grosse Ile Township Schools

Location Information
Directions: Horsemill to Thorofare North
Subdivision Name: SUPERVISORS GROSSE ILE PLAT NO 16
Cross Street: N of Horsemill/E of Merid

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,462
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 73 014 01 0187 303

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 24, 2026

Other

Listing Information
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Around this home

Schools

Meridian Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi

9/10

Grosse Ile Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

6/10

Grosse Ile High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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$1.03M – $1.25M

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Home values near 20769 Thorofare Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20495 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile, MI - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1874 Sq. Ft.	$385,145
20853 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1136 Sq. Ft.	$417,601

Address	Redfin Estimate
20579 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2276 Sq. Ft.	$461,860
20828 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile, MI - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2136 Sq. Ft.	$469,539

Address	Redfin Estimate
20859 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2615 Sq. Ft.	$569,105
20805 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile, MI - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3003 Sq. Ft.	$610,461

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