"Architecture is a tool of expression of what we are as a people, what we aspire to, and what we are becoming. " -- Bruno Leon. This home was Custom designed by renowned architect Bruno Leon former Dean at the School of Architecture University of Detroit. This Franklin Llyod Wright inspired home is more than a house, It is living art. One-of-a-kind mid-century modern contemporary set in a picturesque natural setting - almost 1 acre - surrounded by towering trees and wildlife. Backs to the 70 acre Grosse Ile Nature preserve. The interior features a unique open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, rich wood finishes, heated terrazzo flooring, custom built-in furniture, three stone fireplaces and numerous skylights. Striking walls of windows bring incredible views of every season of the year. The home is 3212 square, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms with full ceramic tile. Second story loft area has a natural fireplace. There are no gutters as the roof drains into three large reflecting ponds.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by James Arminiak• National Realty Centers, Inc
•248-468-1444 (broker)
•northville@nrc.email (broker)
Bought with Jeffrey Zielinski• RE/MAX Platinum-Fenton
"Architecture is a tool of expression of what we are as a people, what we aspire to, and what we are becoming. " -- Bruno Leon. This home was Custom designed by renowned architect Bruno Leon former Dean at the School of Architecture University of Detroit. This Franklin Llyod Wright inspired home is more than a house, It is living art. One-of-a-kind mid-century modern contemporary set in a picturesque natural setting - almost 1 acre - surrounded by towering trees and wildlife. Backs to the 70 acre Grosse Ile Nature preserve. The interior features a unique open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, rich wood finishes, heated terrazzo flooring, custom built-in furniture, three stone fireplaces and numerous skylights. Striking walls of windows bring incredible views of every season of the year. The home is 3212 square, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms with full ceramic tile. Second story loft area has a natural fireplace. There are no gutters as the roof drains into three large reflecting ponds.
REALCOMP #2210095911
May 5, 2022
Sold
$475,000
$148/sq ft
Apr 12, 2022
Listing Removed
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Nov 29, 2021
Pending
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Nov 18, 2021
Listed
$497,000
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 4, 2022
Sold
$475,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 2019
Sold
$420,000
$131/sq ft
REALCOMP #217085309
Dec 1, 2017
Sold
$430,000
$134/sq ft
Nov 9, 2017
Pending
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Oct 27, 2017
Price Changed
$475,000
$148/sq ft
Sep 20, 2017
Listed
$525,000
$163/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21370712
Dec 1, 2017
Sold
$430,000
$134/sq ft
Dec 1, 2017
Sold
$430,000
$134/sq ft
Nov 9, 2017
Pending
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Oct 28, 2017
Price Changed
$475,000
$148/sq ft
Sep 20, 2017
Listed
$525,000
$163/sq ft
Sep 20, 2017
Listed
$475,000
$148/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21204708
Jan 6, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jan 6, 2017
Listing Removed
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Nov 9, 2016
Relisted
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Nov 9, 2016
Listing Removed
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Aug 16, 2016
Listed
$449,000
$140/sq ft
REALCOMP #216077517
Jan 7, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 16, 2016
Listed
$449,000
$140/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #818085
May 29, 2008
Sold
$320,000
$100/sq ft
May 7, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jan 24, 2008
Listed
$350,000
$109/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000818085
May 29, 2008
Sold
$320,000
$100/sq ft
Jan 24, 2008
Listed
$350,000
$109/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #815974
Jan 31, 2008
Listing Removed
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Nov 6, 2007
Listed
$375,000
$117/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #817176
Jan 31, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jul 18, 2007
Listed
$385,000
$120/sq ft
REALCOMP #27212381
Nov 27, 2007
Listed
$375,000
$117/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000815974
Nov 6, 2007
Listed
$375,000
$117/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000817176
Jul 18, 2007
Listed
$385,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,223 (+6.2%)
2024
$10,568 (−2.5%)
2023
$10,839 (+32.0%)
2022
$8,209 (+4.5%)
2021
$7,853 (−1.0%)
2020
$7,928 (+1.8%)
2019
$7,788 (+0.6%)
2018
$7,743 (+19.2%)
2017
$6,496 (−0.3%)
2016
$6,514 (+3.5%)
2015
$6,291 (+2.1%)
2014
$6,164
Tax history for 8730 Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,223 (+6.2%)
2024
$10,568 (−2.5%)
2023
$10,839 (+32.0%)
2022
$8,209 (+4.5%)
2021
$7,853 (−1.0%)
2020
$7,928 (+1.8%)
2019
$7,788 (+0.6%)
2018
$7,743 (+19.2%)
2017
$6,496 (−0.3%)
2016
$6,514 (+3.5%)
2015
$6,291 (+2.1%)
2014
$6,164
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
127 ft.
Lot depth
250 ft.
Lot size
1.82 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,212
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
73 016 01 0016 002
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Side Loading Garage, Attached Garage, Electric In Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail., Dsl Available