261 Lake Shr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Off Market Jan 2016 for $800K

$1,445,392

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,393/mo

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4,854

sq ft

261 Lake Shr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

About this home

Grand French inspired residence with priceless views of beautiful Lake St. Clair. This home rests on . 81 acres perched above Lake Shore Rd. in Grosse Pointe Farms. First floor master suite, maid's suite off kithen. All four bedrooms have private full baths. Spacious rooms throughout an open floor plan. Very versatile layout ready for anyone's needs or desires. Circular drive off Lake Shore Rd. Enter the attached garage from the driveway off Carmel Lane. Beautiful mature landscape in a picturesque setting. House to be sold "AS IS" to settle estate.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

0.81 acresLot Size

$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Michael J. Fikany • James R. Fikany Real Estate Co

•313-886-5051 (broker)

•michaelfik@aol.com (broker)

Bought with Nanci Bolton • Bolton-Johnston Assoc. of G.P.

•313-884-6400 (broker)

•gprealtor@comcast.net (broker)

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•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #31218829

Redfin Estimate

$1,445,392

$645K since sold in January 2016$161K since August

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This home's estimate is 231.6% higher than the average sale price ($436K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$398,000
A
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B
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$340,000
C
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D
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$580,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,885 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$327,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths3,266 sq ft
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Market trends in 48236, MI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$451K

$805 MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

155

14 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 261 Lake Shr

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #31218829

Jan 22, 2016

Sold

$800,000

$165/sq ft

Jan 22, 2016

Sold

$800,000

$165/sq ft

Jan 13, 2016

Pending

—

Nov 2, 2015

Price Changed

$899,000

$185/sq ft

Jul 14, 2015

Price Changed

$980,000

$202/sq ft

Mar 12, 2015

Price Changed

$1,099,000

$226/sq ft

Dec 12, 2014

Listed

$1,200,000

$247/sq ft

Oct 30, 2014

Listed

$899,000

$185/sq ft

REALCOMP #214113891

Jan 22, 2016

Sold

$800,000

$165/sq ft

Jan 13, 2016

Pending

—

Nov 2, 2015

Price Changed

$899,000

$185/sq ft

Jul 13, 2015

Price Changed

$980,000

$202/sq ft

Mar 12, 2015

Price Changed

$1,099,000

$226/sq ft

Oct 30, 2014

Listed

$1,200,000

$247/sq ft

Grand French inspired residence with priceless views of beautiful Lake St. Clair. This home rests on . 81 acres perched above Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. First floor master suite and maid's suite off of kitchen. All four bedrooms have private full baths. Spacious rooms throughout and open floor plan. Very versatile layout ready for anyone's needs or desires. Circular drive off Lake Shore Road. Enter the attached garage from the driveway off Carmel Lane. Beautiful mature landscape in a picturesque setting. House to be sold "AS IS" to settle estate

Tax history for 261 Lake Shr

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

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

4.5

Stories

1.75

Lot width

169 ft.

Lot depth

209 ft.

Lot size

0.81 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,854

Year built

1963

Style

Other

County

Wayne County

APN

38 008 03 0018 002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Attached Garage, Electric In Garage, Gar Door Opener

Interior

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Rooms: Den/Study/Lib, Family Room, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Mstr Bedroom, Living Room, Lower Level Laundry, Maids Room/Quarter
Interior Features: Bay Window, Security System, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar/Bar, Window Treatment(S)
Appliances: Bar (Refrigerator), Dishwasher, Disposal, Humidifier, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Fireplace

Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 21 x 15
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=15
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 18 x 12

Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 5

Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 23 x 10
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Dimension: 15 x 14

Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Dimensions: 23 x 17

Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 17 x 16

Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Block

Other Room Information
Other Room 1 Level: Second
Other Room 1 Dimensions: 27 x 23

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick
Exterior Features: Wheelchair Access, Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Porch, Sidewalks
Foundation Type: Basement, Crawl

Property Features
Has Pool
On Waterfront
Water Features: All Sports Lake, Lake Frontage, Waterfront

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: 1 To 4 Units
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1963

Lot Information
Site Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft.
Zoning: Residential

Land Information
Acreage: 0.81
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 169

Financial

Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $655,700
Total Tax Year: 2013
Total Tax Amount: $31,635
Summer Tax Year: 2013
Summer Tax Amount: $16,985
Winter Tax Year: 2013
Winter Tax Amount: $14,650

Utilities

Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Water: Public Water At Street
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air, Zoned Heating
Sewer Septic: Public At Street

Location

Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=4854

Homeowners Association Information
Association/Community Amenities: Marina, Park, Pool/Hot Tub, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Courts, Private Entry

School Information
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Elementary School: Kerby
Middle School: Brownell
High School: GPSouth

Location Details
Municipality: Grosse Pointe Farms
Mail City: Grosse Pointe Farms
Subdivision: Palombit-Greiner Sub
Municipality: Grosse Pointe Farms
Area (Municipality): Grosse Pointe Farms (82334)

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,854
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 38 008 03 0018 002

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
Originating MLS: MI Real Source

Around this home

Schools

Kerby Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Brownell Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Grosse Pointe South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

2/10 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, 14 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, 4 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$1.37M – $1.66M

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Home values near 261 Lake Shr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
269 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 10 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8868 Sq. Ft.	$1,694,601
267 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7101 Sq. Ft.	$2,573,320

Address	Redfin Estimate
275 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4400 Sq. Ft.	$1,998,125
247 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5310 Sq. Ft.	$2,317,092

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6800 Sq. Ft.	$3,613,182
249 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4180 Sq. Ft.	$1,573,405

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