Leafy tree-lined streets, manicured front lawns and regal, upscale homes await you in Grosse Pointe Farms, an eastern suburb of Detroit where you can walk to the glimmering blue shoreline of Lake St. Clair. It’s only 15 miles from the city’s downtown, making it a sought-after neighborhood for commuters. “You’ve got great schools and fantastic architecture,” says Realtor Shana Sine-Cameron of Sine & Monaghan Realtors, who has more than two decades of experience in the area.
The Crescent Sail Yacht Club serves members of the Grosse Pointe Farms community.
The city of Grosse Pointe Farms has a number of seasonal events for residents and visitors.
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Colonial Revivals and Tudor Revivals line quiet residential streets
Take a stroll through this quiet, residential district and you’ll see towering elms, birches and evergreens lining the streets and peeking out from front and back yards. Well-maintained sidewalks, generous setbacks and lush landscaping give this area a natural feel that residents love. You'll find homes dating back to the early-1900s, including stately Colonial Revivals, cozy cottages and steep-roofed Tudor Revivals. Today's owners have lovingly maintained these homes over the years, making thoughtful upgrades while retaining the home's original charm. You’ll also see some midcentury styles and the occasional new build, although they’re few and far between. Prices typically range from around $300,000 to $500,000 for smaller homes, while spacious, restored homes can sell for well over $1 million. “The streets are so unique and have some really magnificent structures,” Sine-Cameron says.
Brick homes line the sunny side streets of Grosse Pointe Farms.
Classic brick Tudors can be found in almost every corner of Grosse Pointe Farms.
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Pickleball at Pier Park
Clubs, parks and marinas along the waterfront are a major perk for residents of Grosse Pointe Farms. Head over to Pier Park on a summer afternoon and you can walk by the water’s edge, go for a swim at Pier Park swimming pool, play pickleball or set sail from the Pier Park Marina and boat launch. There’s also the Crescent Sail Yacht Club nearby, a members-only marina where you can participate in fleet racing or take sailing lessons. Both offer majestic views of the water stretching out to the horizon. Golf aficionados will love their proximity to the Country Club of Detroit, a private club with sprawling grounds, a luxury clubhouse and an 18-hole golf course. For indoor exercise, there’s an LA Fitness just a few minutes away on Mack Avenue.
Pier Park offers pickle ball and tennis courts to residents.
A-rated Grosse Pointe South schools
Students attend stellar schools within the neighborhood, including Kerby Elementary School, Brownell Middle School and Grosse Pointe South High School, all of which hold A-ratings from Niche, an online school review site. Grosse Pointe South High has been recognized numerous times as one of the top high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to its top-notch academics, it also offers a robust selection of extracurriculars, from figure skating and football to show choir and robotics teams. For an alternative, students can also attend St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School, a private, K-8 academy.
Grosse Pointe South High has an overall grade of A+ on Niche.
Brownell Middle School has an overall grade of A on Niche.
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Dining at the Bronze Door
Dining, groceries and other necessities can be found close to home in Grosse Pointe Farms. There’s a small commercial strip in the neighborhood with a pharmacy and restaurants like Bronze Door, an upscale spot serving classic American cuisine with a modern twist. For everything else, you can head about a mile west to Kercheval Place shopping plaza where you where you can fill up your shopping cart at Trader Joe’s or Kroger. There are also plenty of chain restaurants to check out nearby, whether you’re starting your day off with coffee and a pastry from Starbucks or picking up an assortment of bagels from Einstein Bros. Bagels.
Stop by the jazz club in Grosse Pointe Farms for some live music most evenings.
Be sure to stop by the Bronze Door Restaurant in Grosse Pointe Farms for some tasty short ribs.
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Commuting into Detroit via I-94
The neighborhood’s location near Interstate 94, a major regional thoroughfare, makes for an easy commute. Hop on the highway and you can make the 15-mile drive to downtown Detroit in about 20 minutes depending on traffic. For those who prefer public transit, there are bus stops along some of the area’s busier roads, like Mack Avenue and Chalfonte Avenue. If you’re looking for a serene suburb steeped in greenery with a short drive to the city, you might consider Grosse Pointe Farms.
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