Rare opportunity to own a piece of Metro-Detroit history! Situated on a double lot steps from Lake St Clair, this stately Georgian Colonial features a fascinating past tied to the bootlegging era of Detroit & once owned by a Detroit Tiger All Star. Grand oversized rooms give the home a luxurious yet livable feel. Stunning living room & formal dining rooms w/ high ceilings & fireplaces. Huge eat in kitchen flows into family room w/ fireplace. 1st floor laundry/ pantry. Stately library/ office. Mudroom w/ original Pewabic tile & fountain located off attached 3 car garage. Sizeable bedrooms w/ large en suite baths featuring some of the liveliest original tile you will find- all in perfect condition. 2nd floor great room displaying the initials of the original owner. Substantial big-ticket updates include new commercial grade boiler, updated HVAC, whole house generator, updated windows, beautifully maintained slate roof. A wonderful family & entertaining home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$164Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by James Saros• Jim Saros Real Estate Services
Bought with Thomas Steen• Real Estate One Grosse Pointe
Rare opportunity to own a piece of Metro-Detroit history! Situated on a double lot steps from Lake St Clair, this stately Georgian Colonial features a fascinating past tied to the bootlegging era of Detroit & once owned by a Detroit Tiger All Star. Grand oversized rooms give the home a luxurious yet livable feel. Stunning living room & formal dining rooms w/ high ceilings & fireplaces. Huge eat in kitchen flows into family room w/ fireplace. 1st floor laundry/ pantry. Stately library/ office. Mudroom w/ original Pewabic tile & fountain located off attached 3 car garage. Sizeable bedrooms w/ large en suite baths featuring some of the liveliest original tile you will find- all in perfect condition. 2nd floor great room displaying the initials of the original owner. Substantial big-ticket updates include new commercial grade boiler, updated HVAC, whole house generator, updated windows, beautifully maintained slate roof. A wonderful family & entertaining home!
Public Records
Aug 19, 2015
Sold
$715,000
$96/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #31211385
May 8, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Dec 12, 2014
Listed
$799,000
$107/sq ft
REALCOMP #214094329
May 11, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2014
Listed
$799,000
$107/sq ft
REALCOMP #214009490
Sep 9, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 4, 2014
Listed
$825,000
$110/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31134815
Sep 9, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 5, 2013
Listed
$825,000
$110/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20995635
Feb 3, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 5, 2013
Listed
$825,000
$110/sq ft
REALCOMP #213011445
Feb 3, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 5, 2013
Listed
$825,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 1997
Sold
$665,000
$89/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #854808
Jun 16, 1997
Sold
$665,000
$89/sq ft
Mar 7, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Feb 27, 1997
Listed
$695,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,058 (+7.1%)
2024
$23,401 (+4.3%)
2023
$22,433 (+126.0%)
2022
$9,926 (−61.3%)
2021
$25,628 (−4.8%)
2020
$26,912 (−1.4%)
2019
$27,286 (+0.5%)
2018
$27,155 (+3.6%)
2017
$26,207 (+2.0%)
2016
$25,689 (−0.6%)
2015
$25,854 (+2.4%)
2014
$25,259
Tax history for 701 Middlesex Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,058 (+7.1%)
2024
$23,401 (+4.3%)
2023
$22,433 (+126.0%)
2022
$9,926 (−61.3%)
2021
$25,628 (−4.8%)
2020
$26,912 (−1.4%)
2019
$27,286 (+0.5%)
2018
$27,155 (+3.6%)
2017
$26,207 (+2.0%)
2016
$25,689 (−0.6%)
2015
$25,854 (+2.4%)
2014
$25,259
*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
5
Baths
6.25
Stories
2
Lot width
143 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
28,749
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
7,481
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
39 009 02 0677 000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2024.
May 24, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Sep 26, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Basement
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 18
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 7,481
# 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: 343
Lot Size : 143.20X200.00
Lot Size Acres: 0.66
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $26,912
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Location Information
Directions: South of Jefferson
Subdivision Name: WINDMILL POINTE SUB
Cross Street: S of Avondale/E of Essex
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.25
Sq. Ft.: 7,481
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Wayne County
APN: 39 009 02 0677 000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 24, 2024
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
Pierce Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Grosse Pointe South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance 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 Park, MI • 48230
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
28
17
34
21
50
33
59
42
66
50
80
63
84
69
78
64
75
58
65
49
50
39
37
26
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
$1.17M – $1.41M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $12,277 in fees.3 minutes to get started.