279 Merriweather Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
About this home
Incredible Colonial on a coveted M street. This home boasts so many updates including a fabulous Kitchen, stainless appliances and farmhouse sink, granite counter tops, soft close cabinets AND a large walk-in pantry. Spacious, comfortable living room with natural fireplace. Family room with direct access to a new patio. Patio will be a favorite with hanging lights and a TV mount, great spot to enjoy fall football, and perfect for entertaining. Large bedrooms with bountiful storage. Beautiful full bath with heated, marble floors. If that was not enough there is a new driveway, and AC. All this in the heart of Grosse Pointe Farms, close to the Hill, Kerby and Brownell and don't forget Pier Park, with the pool, tennis and new pickleball courts, Marina and the always popular beach. Perfection!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lynne Shine Williams• Real Estate One Grosse Pointe
Bought with Spencer Ray• Jim Saros Real Estate Services
Incredible Colonial on a coveted M street. This home boasts so many updates including a fabulous Kitchen, stainless appliances and farmhouse sink, granite counter tops, soft close cabinets AND a large walk-in pantry. Spacious, comfortable living room with natural fireplace. Family room with direct access to a new patio. Patio will be a favorite with hanging lights and a TV mount, great spot to enjoy fall football, and perfect for entertaining. Large bedrooms with bountiful storage. Beautiful full bath with heated, marble floors. If that was not enough there is a new driveway, and AC. All this in the heart of Grosse Pointe Farms, close to the Hill, Kerby and Brownell and don't forget Pier Park, with the pool, tennis and new pickleball courts, Marina and the always popular beach. Perfection!
REALCOMP #58050147437
Aug 15, 2024
Sold
$465,000
$204/sq ft
Jul 3, 2024
Listed
$475,000
$208/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #50037883
May 12, 2021
Sold
$387,000
$170/sq ft
Apr 13, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 7, 2021
Listed
$369,000
$162/sq ft
Apr 2, 2021
Coming Soon
$369,000
$162/sq ft
Apr 2, 2021
Listed
$369,000
$162/sq ft
REALCOMP #58050037883
May 12, 2021
Sold
$387,000
$170/sq ft
Apr 2, 2021
Listed
$369,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 2016
Sold
$305,000
$134/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31254274
Sep 2, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 1, 2015
Sold
$191,500
$84/sq ft
Jul 29, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 23, 2015
Listed
$190,000
$83/sq ft
REALCOMP #58031254274
Sep 1, 2015
Sold
$191,500
$84/sq ft
Jul 23, 2015
Listed
$190,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,111 (+20.8%)
2024
$8,370 (+109.4%)
2022
$3,998 (−41.7%)
2021
$6,857 (−4.6%)
2020
$7,184 (+6.5%)
2019
$6,742 (+4.2%)
2018
$6,473 (+2.8%)
2017
$6,297 (+6.9%)
2016
$5,889 (+20.4%)
2015
$4,893 (+2.6%)
2014
$4,768
Tax history for 279 Merriweather Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,111 (+20.8%)
2024
$8,370 (+109.4%)
2022
$3,998 (−41.7%)
2021
$6,857 (−4.6%)
2020
$7,184 (+6.5%)
2019
$6,742 (+4.2%)
2018
$6,473 (+2.8%)
2017
$6,297 (+6.9%)
2016
$5,889 (+20.4%)
2015
$4,893 (+2.6%)
2014
$4,768
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
119 ft.
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,682
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
38 010 02 0074 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Jan 16, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
May 24, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
Work on a mechanical system.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Has Basement
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,683
Below Grade Finished Area: 600
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 40
Lot Size : 40 x 120
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,218.05
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Water Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Elementary School: Kerby
Middle Or Junior School: Brownell
High School: GP South
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Merriweather Park Sub
Cross Street: Moran
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,682
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 38 010 02 0074 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: MiRealSource
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Brownell Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Grosse Pointe South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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 96° 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI • 48236
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
2.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$470,000 – $568,000
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