This home is the best value around. One of its most remarkable features is its proximity to everything Grosse Pointe Farm has to offer. A leisurely stroll takes you to bustling streets filled with charming cafes, boutique shops, and cultural landmarks. Your favorite restaurants and entertainment venues are just around the corner, ensuring you'll never miss a beat of the city's vibrant pulse. For families seeking a serene retreat, you'll be delighted to know that a picturesque family park is mere steps away. Enjoy picnics, playgrounds, and leisurely afternoon walks in this idyllic green space. It's a haven of relaxation and recreation, within walking distance. While this home retains its vintage charm, it also presents an opportunity for those with a vision. It's worth noting that the property requires updates and modernization. This gives you the chance to personalize and transform it into the home of your dreams, all while adding significant value. Priced below neighboring homes, it represents a rare and enticing proposition. This charming home in this beloved city offers an unbeatable lifestyle, with city amenities and a family park just a stone's throw away. While it awaits a touch of modernization, its competitive pricing below neighboring properties makes it an excellent investment for those seeking a blend of history, convenience, and potential. Don't miss your chance to make this piece of this city's story your own.
This home is the best value around. One of its most remarkable features is its proximity to everything Grosse Pointe Farm has to offer. A leisurely stroll takes you to bustling streets filled with charming cafes, boutique shops, and cultural landmarks. Your favorite restaurants and entertainment venues are just around the corner, ensuring you'll never miss a beat of the city's vibrant pulse. For families seeking a serene retreat, you'll be delighted to know that a picturesque family park is mere steps away. Enjoy picnics, playgrounds, and leisurely afternoon walks in this idyllic green space. It's a haven of relaxation and recreation, within walking distance. While this home retains its vintage charm, it also presents an opportunity for those with a vision. It's worth noting that the property requires updates and modernization. This gives you the chance to personalize and transform it into the home of your dreams, all while adding significant value. Priced below neighboring homes, it represents a rare and enticing proposition. This charming home in this beloved city offers an unbeatable lifestyle, with city amenities and a family park just a stone's throw away. While it awaits a touch of modernization, its competitive pricing below neighboring properties makes it an excellent investment for those seeking a blend of history, convenience, and potential. Don't miss your chance to make this piece of this city's story your own.
REALCOMP #58050122452
Nov 15, 2023
Sold
$270,000
$156/sq ft
Sep 19, 2023
Listed
$283,000
$164/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50114044
Sep 19, 2023
Listing Removed
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Sep 11, 2023
Price Changed
$315,001
$182/sq ft
Sep 10, 2023
Price Changed
$315,000
$182/sq ft
Sep 8, 2023
Price Changed
$315,001
$182/sq ft
Sep 5, 2023
Price Changed
$315,000
$182/sq ft
Sep 5, 2023
Price Changed
$324,999
$188/sq ft
Aug 26, 2023
Price Changed
$325,000
$188/sq ft
Aug 21, 2023
Price Changed
$325,001
$188/sq ft
Aug 16, 2023
Price Changed
$325,000
$188/sq ft
Aug 13, 2023
Price Changed
$349,000
$202/sq ft
Jul 27, 2023
Price Changed
$349,001
$202/sq ft
Jul 23, 2023
Price Changed
$349,000
$202/sq ft
Jul 9, 2023
Price Changed
$349,001
$202/sq ft
Jul 7, 2023
Price Changed
$349,000
$202/sq ft
Jul 2, 2023
Price Changed
$399,001
$231/sq ft
Jul 1, 2023
Price Changed
$399,000
$231/sq ft
Jul 1, 2023
Listed
$375,000
$217/sq ft
Jul 1, 2023
Listing Removed
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REALCOMP #58050114044
Jul 1, 2023
Listed
$315,001
$182/sq ft
Jul 1, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Mar 20, 2003
Sold
$234,500
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 23, 1992
Sold
$137,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,277 (−46.8%)
2024
$8,037 (+74.0%)
2023
$4,620 (+3.2%)
2022
$4,478 (+5.9%)
2021
$4,230 (−4.6%)
2020
$4,432 (+6.5%)
2019
$4,160 (+4.2%)
2018
$3,993 (+2.8%)
2017
$3,885 (+0.3%)
2016
$3,872 (+3.1%)
2015
$3,755 (+2.6%)
2014
$3,660
Tax history for 494 Bournemouth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,277 (−46.8%)
2024
$8,037 (+74.0%)
2023
$4,620 (+3.2%)
2022
$4,478 (+5.9%)
2021
$4,230 (−4.6%)
2020
$4,432 (+6.5%)
2019
$4,160 (+4.2%)
2018
$3,993 (+2.8%)
2017
$3,885 (+0.3%)
2016
$3,872 (+3.1%)
2015
$3,755 (+2.6%)
2014
$3,660
*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
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
59 ft.
Lot depth
112 ft.
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
38 001 08 0015 002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Nov 16, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Reconnect the air conditioning unit.
Electrical
Dec 27, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Work on an electrical permit.
Electrical
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: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 11
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished, Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,728
# 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: 59
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size : 59 x 112
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,478
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Location Information
Directions: North of Moross and East of Mack
Subdivision Name: De Saranno Grosse Pointe Farms Sub
Cross Street: Mack
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 38 001 08 0015 002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: MiRealSource
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
John Monteith Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Brownell Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Grosse Pointe North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
Provided by First Street
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
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$343,000 – $415,000
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