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
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lynne Shine Williams• Real Estate One Grosse Pointe
•313-886-1000 (broker)
•pointesadmin@realestateone.com (broker)
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
$276/sq ft
Jul 3, 2024
Listed
$475,000
$282/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50037883
May 12, 2021
Sold
$387,000
$230/sq ft
May 12, 2021
Sold
$387,000
$230/sq ft
Apr 13, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 7, 2021
Listed
$369,000
$219/sq ft
Apr 2, 2021
Coming Soon
$369,000
$219/sq ft
Apr 2, 2021
Listed
$369,000
$219/sq ft
REALCOMP #58050037883
May 12, 2021
Sold
$387,000
$230/sq ft
Apr 2, 2021
Listed
$369,000
$219/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 2016
Sold
$305,000
$181/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31254274
Sep 2, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 1, 2015
Sold
$191,500
$114/sq ft
Sep 1, 2015
Sold
$191,500
$114/sq ft
Jul 29, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 23, 2015
Listed
$190,000
$113/sq ft
Jul 23, 2015
Listed
$190,000
$113/sq ft
REALCOMP #58031254274
Sep 1, 2015
Sold
$191,500
$114/sq ft
Jul 23, 2015
Listed
$190,000
$113/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
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 Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Rooms (Total): 8
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Natural Fireplace
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 11 x 16
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=10
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 3
Bathroom 1 Information
Lavatory 1 Level: First
Bathroom 1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2 Information
Lavatory 2 Level: Basement
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
Kitchen Floor Covering: Wood
Kitchen Level: Entry
Kitchen Dimension: 12 x 11
Dining Room Level: Entry
Dining Room Dimension: 13 x 12
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Floor Covering: Wood
Family Room Level: Entry
Family Room Dimensions: 8 x 15
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
Living Room Level: Entry
Living Room Dimensions: 11 x 16
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1938
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 729
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 600
Lot Information
Lot Size: 40,120
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.11
Frontage: 40
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value Year: 2023
Taxable Value: $157,710
Total Tax Amount: $8,218.05
Summer Tax Year: 2024
Summer Tax Amount: $4,364.07
Winter Tax Year: 2023
Winter Tax Amount: $3,853.98
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water At Street
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2283
School Information
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Elementary School: Kerby
Middle School: Brownell
High School: GP South
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Municipality: Grosse Pointe Farms
Mail City: Grosse Pointe Farms
Subdivision: Merriweather Park Sub
Municipality: Grosse Pointe Farms
Area (Municipality): Grosse Pointe Farms (82334)
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 Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
Originating MLS: MI Real Source
No
Around this home
Schools
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
$463,000 – $561,000
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