1 Rathbone is a very special home by famed architect Louis Kamper who designed homes for Detroit’s wealthy in the early 1900’s, as well at the Book Cadillac Hotel, Tower and Building. Sitting on close to 1 acre with beautiful terraces and gardens the home features a large open chef’s kitchen with subzero and high end appliances. The large living room has beautiful plasterwork, large bright sunroom with tile floor. Hallway gallery with coved ceiling, library with fireplace, wonderful sweeping staircase with acanthus leaf balusters. Master bedroom w fireplace, pretty marble bath and large walk in closet/dressing room. 3rd floor has an additional bedroom, full bath, large study and kitchenette. Basement has recently updated rec room with fireplace and lav. Hardwood floors, high ceilings. Elevator to all floors. Thick masonry walls and large overhanging eaves. Wonderful condition!
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Libby Follis• Higbie Maxon Agney Inc
•313-886-3400 (broker)
•kay@higbiemaxon.com (broker)
Bought with Mary Aubrey-Rogers• Real Estate One Grosse Pointe
1 Rathbone is a very special home by famed architect Louis Kamper who designed homes for Detroit’s wealthy in the early 1900’s, as well at the Book Cadillac Hotel, Tower and Building. Sitting on close to 1 acre with beautiful terraces and gardens the home features a large open chef’s kitchen with subzero and high end appliances. The large living room has beautiful plasterwork, large bright sunroom with tile floor. Hallway gallery with coved ceiling, library with fireplace, wonderful sweeping staircase with acanthus leaf balusters. Master bedroom w fireplace, pretty marble bath and large walk in closet/dressing room. 3rd floor has an additional bedroom, full bath, large study and kitchenette. Basement has recently updated rec room with fireplace and lav. Hardwood floors, high ceilings. Elevator to all floors. Thick masonry walls and large overhanging eaves. Wonderful condition!
REALCOMP #58031371902
Dec 11, 2019
Sold
$935,000
$137/sq ft
Mar 1, 2019
Listed
$995,000
$146/sq ft
1 Rathbone is a very special home by famed architect Louis Kamper who designed homes for Detroit’s wealthy in the early 1900’s, as well at the Book Cadillac Hotel, Tower and Building. Sitting on close to 1 acre with beautiful terraces and gardens the home features a large open chef’s kitchen with subzero and high end appliances. The large living room has beautiful plasterwork, large bright sunroom with tile floor. Hallway gallery with coved ceiling, library with fireplace, wonderful sweeping staircase with acanthus leaf balusters. Master bedroom w fireplace, pretty marble bath and large walk in closet/dressing room. 3rd floor has an additional bedroom, full bath, large study and kitchenette. Basement has recently updated rec room with fireplace and lav. Hardwood floors, high ceilings. Elevator to all floors. Thick masonry walls and large overhanging eaves. Wonderful condition!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,230 (+7.3%)
2024
$27,239 (+4.5%)
2023
$26,077 (+1.3%)
2022
$25,743 (+5.5%)
2021
$24,408 (−18.9%)
2020
$30,098 (+25.0%)
2019
$24,075 (+7.3%)
2018
$22,446 (+1.6%)
2017
$22,096 (+0.2%)
2016
$22,062 (+2.1%)
2015
$21,602 (+7.8%)
2014
$20,042
Tax history for 1 Rathbone Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,230 (+7.3%)
2024
$27,239 (+4.5%)
2023
$26,077 (+1.3%)
2022
$25,743 (+5.5%)
2021
$24,408 (−18.9%)
2020
$30,098 (+25.0%)
2019
$24,075 (+7.3%)
2018
$22,446 (+1.6%)
2017
$22,096 (+0.2%)
2016
$22,062 (+2.1%)
2015
$21,602 (+7.8%)
2014
$20,042
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
4.5
Stories
—
Lot width
250 ft.
Lot depth
169 ft.
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,578
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
37 006 03 0005 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 3
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Gar Door Opener, Off Street