280 Merriweather Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
About this home
Excellent for entertaining inside & out! This quintessential M-street Colonial is centrally located in the heart-of-the-Farms. Enter the formal foyer with twin sets of French doors, one to the sunny living room, with bay window and fireplace, the other to the spacious kitchen — where everyone likes to congregate! Warm rich cherry cabinets, shimmering granite and countertop seating. Formal dining room and charming lav are right at hand, so is the private home office. The elegant stairway leads to 3 comfy bedrooms and a full bath with newer marble floor and white glazed tub & tile. Watch the fun unfold in the backyard from the 2nd floor balcony. Enjoy coffee in the morning on the covered front porch or in your private oasis out back — the perfect place to staycation! Curvaceous paver patio, hot tub, cool pergola, perennials & raised vegetable garden. The dry basement sports a 20 x 30 rec-room with fireplace, full bath, laundry & utility rooms with lots of storage space. Walk to schools, Hill dining, shops, services & more. Enjoy the many amenities of Pier Park and year-round community events.
Excellent for entertaining inside & out! This quintessential M-street Colonial is centrally located in the heart-of-the-Farms. Enter the formal foyer with twin sets of French doors, one to the sunny living room, with bay window and fireplace, the other to the spacious kitchen — where everyone likes to congregate! Warm rich cherry cabinets, shimmering granite and countertop seating. Formal dining room and charming lav are right at hand, so is the private home office. The elegant stairway leads to 3 comfy bedrooms and a full bath with newer marble floor and white glazed tub & tile. Watch the fun unfold in the backyard from the 2nd floor balcony. Enjoy coffee in the morning on the covered front porch or in your private oasis out back — the perfect place to staycation! Curvaceous paver patio, hot tub, cool pergola, perennials & raised vegetable garden. The dry basement sports a 20 x 30 rec-room with fireplace, full bath, laundry & utility rooms with lots of storage space. Walk to schools, Hill dining, shops, services & more. Enjoy the many amenities of Pier Park and year-round community events.
REALCOMP #58050113617
Aug 11, 2023
Sold
$446,700
$250/sq ft
Jun 28, 2023
Listed
$465,000
$260/sq ft
Excellent for entertaining inside & out! This quintessential M-street Colonial is centrally located in the heart-of-the-Farms. Enter the formal foyer with twin sets of French doors, one to the sunny living room, with bay window and fireplace, the other to the spacious kitchen - where everyone likes to congregate! Warm rich cherry cabinets, shimmering granite and countertop seating. Formal dining room and charming lav are right at hand, so is the private home office. The elegant stairway leads to 3 comfy bedrooms and a full bath with newer marble floor and white glazed tub & tile. Watch the fun unfold in the backyard from the 2nd floor balcony. Enjoy coffee in the morning on the covered front porch or in your private oasis out back - the perfect place to staycation! Curvaceous paver patio, hot tub, cool pergola, perennials & raised vegetable garden. The dry basement sports a 20 x 30 rec-room with fireplace, full bath, laundry & utility rooms with lots of storage space. Walk to schools, Hill dining, shops, services & more. Enjoy the many amenities of Pier Park and year-round community events.
Public Records
Oct 19, 2005
Sold
$340,000
$190/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #808834
Sep 7, 2005
Sold
$340,000
$190/sq ft
Aug 17, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 2, 2005
Listed
$349,900
$196/sq ft
REALCOMP #25057083
May 2, 2005
Listed
$349,900
$196/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 1994
Sold
$164,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,414 (+8.7%)
2024
$8,664 (+178.5%)
2023
$3,111 (−46.5%)
2022
$5,810 (+5.9%)
2021
$5,489 (−4.6%)
2020
$5,751 (+6.5%)
2019
$5,397 (+4.2%)
2018
$5,181 (+2.8%)
2017
$5,041 (+0.3%)
2016
$5,023 (+3.1%)
2015
$4,872 (+2.6%)
2014
$4,749
Tax history for 280 Merriweather Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,414 (+8.7%)
2024
$8,664 (+178.5%)
2023
$3,111 (−46.5%)
2022
$5,810 (+5.9%)
2021
$5,489 (−4.6%)
2020
$5,751 (+6.5%)
2019
$5,397 (+4.2%)
2018
$5,181 (+2.8%)
2017
$5,041 (+0.3%)
2016
$5,023 (+3.1%)
2015
$4,872 (+2.6%)
2014
$4,749
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
119 ft.
Lot size
4,791
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
1,789
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
38 010 02 0103 000
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 16, 2025.
Nov 14, 2017 • Final
Plumbing
Work on a plumbing system.
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Basement
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished, Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,789
Below Grade Finished Area: 715
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 40
Water Body Name: Lake St Clair
Lot Size : 40 x 119
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,810
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Beach Access, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
Schools Information
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Elementary School: Kerby
Middle Or Junior School: Brownell
High School: Grosse Pointe South
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Merriweather Park Sub
Cross Street: Charlexoix Ave
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,789
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,791 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Wayne County
APN: 38 010 02 0103 000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 16, 2025
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
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$502,000 – $607,000
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