Nice colonial on extra deep lot! Needs T. L. C. As-Is Condition. Oak floors under carpeting. Updated kitchen (10yrs) with granite counters. Breakfast room with bay window. Beautiful den/family room with wood walls and bookshelves overlooking deep back yard. Roof (10yrs). Newer windows (6yrs). 3 spacious bedrooms. 1.5 baths. Wood deck. Basement with recreation room. Loads of potential, with plenty of space for an addition off the back of the home! Purchaser to assume all C of O repairs. Photos coming soon.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lewis G. Gazoul• Real Estate One Grosse Pointe
Bought with Zachary Van Elslander• Jim Saros Real Estate Services
Nice colonial on extra deep lot! Needs T. L. C. As-Is Condition. Oak floors under carpeting. Updated kitchen (10yrs) with granite counters. Breakfast room with bay window. Beautiful den/family room with wood walls and bookshelves overlooking deep back yard. Roof (10yrs). Newer windows (6yrs). 3 spacious bedrooms. 1.5 baths. Wood deck. Basement with recreation room. Loads of potential, with plenty of space for an addition off the back of the home! Purchaser to assume all C of O repairs. Photos coming soon.
REALCOMP #58050109299
Jun 5, 2023
Sold
$340,000
$185/sq ft
May 18, 2023
Listed
$370,000
$201/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,070 (+39.9%)
2024
$8,627 (+38.1%)
2023
$6,247 (+3.5%)
2022
$6,034 (+5.5%)
2021
$5,721 (−4.8%)
2020
$6,007 (+1.1%)
2019
$5,942 (+7.3%)
2018
$5,540 (+1.6%)
2017
$5,454 (+0.2%)
2016
$5,445 (+2.1%)
2015
$5,332 (+7.8%)
2014
$4,947
Tax history for 897 Washington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,070 (+39.9%)
2024
$8,627 (+38.1%)
2023
$6,247 (+3.5%)
2022
$6,034 (+5.5%)
2021
$5,721 (−4.8%)
2020
$6,007 (+1.1%)
2019
$5,942 (+7.3%)
2018
$5,540 (+1.6%)
2017
$5,454 (+0.2%)
2016
$5,445 (+2.1%)
2015
$5,332 (+7.8%)
2014
$4,947
*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
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
278 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,497
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
37 001 02 0668 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Aug 24, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Work on a garage.
Electrical
Sep 14, 2025 • Final
Building
Work on a garage and patio.
New construction
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, Garage Door Opener, On Street, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Window Features: Bay Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Basement
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,838
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 51
Lot Size : 51 x 276
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,034
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Grosse Pointe Colony Sub Cyb
Cross Street: E Chalfonte
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,497
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 37 001 02 0668 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: MiRealSource
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Brownell Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Grosse Pointe South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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
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Estimated sale price
$461,000 – $558,000
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