Timeless charm, enchanting gardens and beautiful architectural details define this 1928 red-brick Colonial in Grosse Pointe. Offering 2,144 square feet of generously proportioned living space, this character-filled home welcomes you with a distinctive wood-paneled entry door, rich hardwood floors, original casement windows and textured plaster walls crowned with delicate decorative scrollwork. A gracious living room centers around a fireplace, while French doors invite you into a captivating Florida room with beamed ceilings and lovely views of the private gardens. The formal dining room provides an elegant setting for gatherings, with another set of French doors opening to a step-down family room featuring a second fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Two access points to the staircase add to the home's distinctive floor plan. The kitchen offers built-in features and a cozy seating counter, ready for your personal touch. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms offer generous closets, including a primary suite with a private bath and dual closets. The open, unfinished basement provides additional storage and possibilities, along with a convenient lavatory. Outside, a beautifully landscaped retreat awaits, with abundant hydrangeas, perennial plantings and a paver patio and walkway creating an inviting backdrop for quiet mornings or summer gatherings. A three-car detached garage completes the property. Brimming with enduring character, this special home offers an opportunity to celebrate its vintage beauty while adding your own style and thoughtful updates.
Timeless charm, enchanting gardens and beautiful architectural details define this 1928 red-brick Colonial in Grosse Pointe. Offering 2,144 square feet of generously proportioned living space, this character-filled home welcomes you with a distinctive wood-paneled entry door, rich hardwood floors, original casement windows and textured plaster walls crowned with delicate decorative scrollwork. A gracious living room centers around a fireplace, while French doors invite you into a captivating Florida room with beamed ceilings and lovely views of the private gardens. The formal dining room provides an elegant setting for gatherings, with another set of French doors opening to a step-down family room featuring a second fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Two access points to the staircase add to the home’s distinctive floor plan. The kitchen offers built-in features and a cozy seating counter, ready for your personal touch. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms offer generous closets, including a primary suite with a private bath and dual closets. The open, unfinished basement provides additional storage and possibilities, along with a convenient lavatory. Outside, a beautifully landscaped retreat awaits, with abundant hydrangeas, perennial plantings and a paver patio and walkway creating an inviting backdrop for quiet mornings or summer gatherings. A three-car detached garage completes the property. Brimming with enduring character, this special home offers an opportunity to celebrate its vintage beauty while adding your own style and thoughtful updates.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,055 (+7.3%)
2024
$9,370 (+4.5%)
2023
$8,970 (+3.5%)
2022
$8,665 (+5.5%)
2021
$8,216 (−4.8%)
2020
$8,627 (+1.1%)
2019
$8,534 (+7.3%)
2018
$7,956 (+1.6%)
2017
$7,832 (+0.2%)
2016
$7,820 (+2.1%)
2015
$7,657 (+7.8%)
2014
$7,104
Public record
Beds
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Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,144
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,144
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
37 004 02 0006 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
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
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Historical weather
Grosse Pointe, MI • 48230
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Grosse Pointe. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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