Spectacular limestone Georgian revival estate! Built for John B. Ford in 1929 and later lived in by the Harley Earl (General Motors) family. An air of elegance and beauty is found througout this magnificent home. Marble foyer with circular floating staircase. Formal living room with fireplace. Updated kitchen with center island, granite, butler's pantry and breakfast nook. Luxurious master suite with private bath. 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. Servants staircase to second floor. Beautifully landscaped grounds featuring large patios surrounded by gardens and an in-ground swimming pool with hot tub. 5 car heated attached garage. Central-air.
Spectacular limestone Georgian revival estate! Built for John B. Ford in 1929 and later lived in by the Harley Earl (General Motors) family. An air of elegance and beauty is found througout this magnificent home. Marble foyer with circular floating staircase. Formal living room with fireplace. Updated kitchen with center island, granite, butler's pantry and breakfast nook. Luxurious master suite with private bath. 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. Servants staircase to second floor. Beautifully landscaped grounds featuring large patios surrounded by gardens and an in-ground swimming pool with hot tub. 5 car heated attached garage. Central-air.
REALCOMP #58031309200
Jan 6, 2017
Sold
$1,495,000
$177/sq ft
Dec 12, 2016
Listed
$1,600,000
$190/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31165853
Sep 30, 2013
Sold
$1,000,000
$118/sq ft
Sep 16, 2013
Listed
$1,200,000
$142/sq ft
Sep 16, 2013
Listing Removed
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REALCOMP #213095426
Sep 30, 2013
Sold
$1,000,000
$118/sq ft
Sep 16, 2013
Listing Removed
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Sep 16, 2013
Listed
$1,200,000
$142/sq ft
REALCOMP #210035102
Jun 25, 2010
Sold
$1,000,000
$118/sq ft
Dec 28, 2009
Listed
$957,000
$113/sq ft
REALCOMP #28098050
Mar 12, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jun 9, 2008
Listed
$2,300,000
$272/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #856719
Mar 11, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jun 6, 2008
Listed
$2,300,000
$272/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #855303
Jun 5, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jan 22, 2007
Listed
$2,300,000
$272/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #856262
May 19, 2006
Listing Removed
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Sep 22, 2005
Listed
$3,150,000
$373/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #853869
Jul 26, 2004
Sold
$2,100,000
$249/sq ft
Jul 1, 2004
Listing Removed
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Nov 25, 2003
Listed
$2,495,000
$296/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 12, 1997
Sold
$380,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 1996
Sold
$760,000
$90/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #854056
May 15, 1996
Sold
$1,110,000
$131/sq ft
Apr 1, 1996
Listing Removed
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Feb 17, 1996
Listed
$1,500,000
$178/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,867 (+8.7%)
2024
$37,611 (+109.4%)
2022
$17,965 (−45.5%)
2021
$32,965 (−4.6%)
2020
$34,538 (−4.4%)
2019
$36,119 (−5.4%)
2018
$38,194 (+8.7%)
2017
$35,148 (+9.6%)
2016
$32,059 (+3.1%)
2015
$31,095 (+2.6%)
2014
$30,305
Tax history for 217 Touraine
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,867 (+8.7%)
2024
$37,611 (+109.4%)
2022
$17,965 (−45.5%)
2021
$32,965 (−4.6%)
2020
$34,538 (−4.4%)
2019
$36,119 (−5.4%)
2018
$38,194 (+8.7%)
2017
$35,148 (+9.6%)
2016
$32,059 (+3.1%)
2015
$31,095 (+2.6%)
2014
$30,305
*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
6
Stories
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Lot width
221 ft.
Lot depth
172 ft.
Lot size
0.88 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
8,583
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
38 007 01 0454 300
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 5
Garage Type: Attached Garage
Parking: Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Rooms: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom