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Suburb along the shores of Lake St. Clair
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 city of Grosse Pointe Farms is a rustic suburb of Detroit full of tall trees and brick homes.
The Crescent Sail Yacht Club serves boaters in the Grosse Pointe Farms community.
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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.
Homeowners in Grosse Pointe Farms love to decorate their front lawns for holidays, like halloween.
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 in Grosse Pointe Farms offers pickleball and tennis courts to residents.
Grosse Pointe Farms' Pier Park is the only park in the area with a sand beach.
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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.
Richard Elementary School has an overall grade of A on Niche.
Brownell Middle School has an A on Niche and sends out a weekly Bronco Bulletin to families.
Grosse Pointe Farms' South High 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.
Dirty Dog Jazz Club in Grosse Pointe Farms has fun side options, like duck fat fries.
Bronze Door Restaurant in Grosse Pointe Farms is known for its 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.
Grosse Pointe Farms residents can hop on a SmartBus to downtown Detroit.
Many Grosse Point Farms residents commute to downtown Detroit for work.
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On average, homes in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI over the last 12 months is $555,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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