This classic TUDOR-style home, built in 1939, is located in a desirable location, within walking distance of top-rated schools. Plenty of space in this 1,970SF home offering 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL and 1 HALF BATH, living room with gas FIREPLACE, dedicated dining room with lovely FRENCH DOORS. A cozy DEN/STUDY provides the perfect space for relaxation or home office. The large FAMILY ROOM with additional eating space and decorative ceiling beams allow for large family gatherings. An updated kitchen offers ample cabinet space, stainless steel appliances and loads of light from the sliding glass wall. Gleaming hardwood floors add to this Tudor's timeless charm. New driveway, some newer windows and newer HVAC system (2018). Residents of Grosse Pointe Woods enjoy exclusive access to a private lakefront park with a pool, boat slips, and pickleball courts.
This classic TUDOR-style home, built in 1939, is located in a desirable location, within walking distance of top-rated schools. Plenty of space in this 1,970SF home offering 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL and 1 HALF BATH, living room with gas FIREPLACE, dedicated dining room with lovely FRENCH DOORS. A cozy DEN/STUDY provides the perfect space for relaxation or home office. The large FAMILY ROOM with additional eating space and decorative ceiling beams allow for large family gatherings. An updated kitchen offers ample cabinet space, stainless steel appliances and loads of light from the sliding glass wall. Gleaming hardwood floors add to this Tudor's timeless charm. New driveway, some newer windows and newer HVAC system (2018). Residents of Grosse Pointe Woods enjoy exclusive access to a private lakefront park with a pool, boat slips, and pickleball courts.
Public Records
Jul 18, 1991
Sold
$165,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,969 (+4.9%)
2024
$5,692 (+3.4%)
2023
$5,503 (+3.6%)
2022
$5,314 (+4.9%)
2021
$5,066 (−2.9%)
2020
$5,216 (+2.2%)
2019
$5,106 (+4.7%)
2018
$4,876 (+3.4%)
2017
$4,714 (−1.9%)
2016
$4,808 (+3.7%)
2015
$4,637 (+6.8%)
2014
$4,341
Tax history for 879 Roslyn Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,969 (+4.9%)
2024
$5,692 (+3.4%)
2023
$5,503 (+3.6%)
2022
$5,314 (+4.9%)
2021
$5,066 (−2.9%)
2020
$5,216 (+2.2%)
2019
$5,106 (+4.7%)
2018
$4,876 (+3.4%)
2017
$4,714 (−1.9%)
2016
$4,808 (+3.7%)
2015
$4,637 (+6.8%)
2014
$4,341
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,962
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
40 006 01 0173 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Mar 11, 2026 • Final
Building
Remove and replace the roof on a house.
Roofing
Feb 1, 2018 • Final
Electrical
Replace and reconnect a furnace.
Electrical
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Direction Faces: South
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,962
# 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: 60
Lot Size : 60.00 x 150.00
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,638
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Location Information
Directions: Vernier Rd. S to Marter E to Roslyn
Subdivision Name: GROSSE POINTE SHORES REALTY CO SUB-G.PTE WDS
Cross Street: Wedgewood
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,962
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 40 006 01 0173 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ferry Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Parcells Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Grosse Pointe North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% 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
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Historical weather
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI • 48236
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
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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
$397,000 – $481,000
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