Large colonial on a quiet, tree-lined street in Grosse Pointe Woods. This house has over 2,900 square feet to spread out inside. The first floor has a bright living room with a natural fireplace, a sunroom with heated floors, a large kitchen, formal dining room, a first floor office/den, plus a big mudroom! The second floor has 4 nice size bedrooms, a full bath, a room off of the primary bedroom that has been plumbed for an ensuite bathroom, and a bonus room currently being used as a workout area. If that wasn’t enough, the lot is quite large and has been designed as an outdoor entertainment center for all ages…outdoor patio, gazebo, kitchen, permanent gas fire pit, basketball court, playscape, and still plenty of yard left for any summer activity! Hardwood floors throughout. Recent waterproofing has been done. Please use shoe booties if weather is messy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Polly Ryan• Bolton-Johnston Assoc. of G.P.
•313-884-6400 (broker)
•gprealtor@comcast.net (broker)
Bought with Albert Paglia• Level 5 Real Estate LLC
Large colonial on a quiet, tree-lined street in Grosse Pointe Woods. This house has over 2,900 square feet to spread out inside. The first floor has a bright living room with a natural fireplace, a sunroom with heated floors, a large kitchen, formal dining room, a first floor office/den, plus a big mudroom! The second floor has 4 nice size bedrooms, a full bath, a room off of the primary bedroom that has been plumbed for an ensuite bathroom, and a bonus room currently being used as a workout area. If that wasn't enough, the lot is quite large and has been designed as an outdoor entertainment center for all ages. .. outdoor patio, gazebo, kitchen, permanent gas fire pit, basketball court, playscape, and still plenty of yard left for any summer activity! Hardwood floors throughout. Recent waterproofing has been done. Please use shoe booties if weather is messy.
Public Records
Jun 5, 2020
Sold
$345,000
$116/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #40028484
Apr 30, 2020
Sold
$345,000
$116/sq ft
Mar 18, 2020
Pending
—
Feb 21, 2020
Listed
$359,000
$120/sq ft
REALCOMP #2200013356
Apr 30, 2020
Sold
$345,000
$116/sq ft
Mar 18, 2020
Pending
—
Feb 21, 2020
Listed
$359,000
$120/sq ft
Beautiful colonial located in Grosse Pointe Woods, this property boasts 3200 sq ft, 4 bedrooms with plumbing done for an additional master in-suite. Situated on a spacious . 32 acre corner lot with two double-wide driveways and a 2 1/2 car detached garage. Tons of natural light and wood floors throughout the home. Great floor plan and sight lines throughout the home. Large master bedroom w/ 140 sq ft. private office that is already plumbed for a huge in-suite bath addition. Spacious den/sun room for all your relaxation needs. Finished basement with a large cedar work-room and a walk-up attic that adds tons of storage to the home. Double wide driveway in additional to driveway with 2 car garage. * all information is believed to be accurate but buyers must verify independently.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21626582
Oct 3, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 1, 2019
Price Changed
$399,900
$134/sq ft
Jul 3, 2019
Listed
$414,900
$139/sq ft
REALCOMP #219065667
Oct 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2019
Price Changed
$399,900
$134/sq ft
Jul 3, 2019
Listed
$414,900
$139/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31137748
Jun 5, 2013
Sold
$222,000
$74/sq ft
May 2, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 28, 2013
Listed
$249,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 10, 2008
Sold
$235,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 2000
Sold
$284,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,552 (+4.9%)
2024
$12,924 (+15.2%)
2023
$11,219 (+5.3%)
2022
$10,656 (+4.9%)
2021
$10,158 (+27.5%)
2020
$7,967 (+2.2%)
2019
$7,799 (+4.7%)
2018
$7,447 (+3.4%)
2017
$7,201 (−2.0%)
2016
$7,345 (+3.7%)
2015
$7,083 (−12.2%)
2014
$8,063
Tax history for 1497 Hawthorne
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,552 (+4.9%)
2024
$12,924 (+15.2%)
2023
$11,219 (+5.3%)
2022
$10,656 (+4.9%)
2021
$10,158 (+27.5%)
2020
$7,967 (+2.2%)
2019
$7,799 (+4.7%)
2018
$7,447 (+3.4%)
2017
$7,201 (−2.0%)
2016
$7,345 (+3.7%)
2015
$7,083 (−12.2%)
2014
$8,063
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
95 ft.
Lot depth
147 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,980
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
40 004 05 0027 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
R-1C
One-Family Residential District
The R-1C one-family residential district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for single-family dwellings and related educational, cultural and religious uses where found appropriate and harmonious with the residential environment. For this single-family residential district in promoting the general purpose of this chapter the specific intent of this district is to: Encourage the construction of and the continued use of the land for single-family dwellings. Prohibit business, commercial or industrial use of the land and prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with development or maintenance of single-family dwellings in the district. Encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses under the provisions of this district.; Discourage any land use that would generate traffic on minor or local streets other than normal traffic to serve the residences on those streets.; Discourage any use which, because of its character or size would create requirements and costs for public services, such as fire and police protection, water supply and sewerage, substantially in excess of such requirements and costs if the district were developed solely for single-family dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Nov 2, 2026 • Active
Concrete
Grading
Oct 22, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electrical circuit for a mini-split heating and air conditioning system.
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 Parking Spaces in Garage: 2.5
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Electric In Garage, Gar Door Opener
Parking: Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: Den/Study/Lib, Entry, Exercise Room, Living Room, Sun/Florida Room, Workshop, Master Bedroom, Home Office, Bonus Room, First Flr Lavatory, Second Flr Full Bathroom, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room