$1,095,000

1012 Kensington Ave Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Estimated payment $7,668/month

Total Views 445
5 Beds
5 Baths
4,956 Sq Ft
$221 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Marina
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Lewis Maire Elementary School Rated A
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

Stunning colonial in terms of original craftsmanship and high-end renovations. Recent remodeling includes the kitchen (Thermador appliances), all bathrooms, lighting fixtures, and a tear-off roof. 9-foot ceilings on the 1st floor with multiple arched doorways. Dual staircases to the 2nd floor. The primary bedroom has a bonus sitting/dressing room. Home office off the third bedroom. Walk-in attic storage on the third floor could be finished if needed. 2 cedar closets on the third floor and one in the basement. The basement has an oversized recreation room with a natural fireplace, a wine cellar, a workshop, a half bath, and a laundry room with built-ins. Gorgeous landscaping with a sprinkler system and patio contributed to this home being a 3-time Beautification Award winner from the City of GP Park. Whole-house generator. The garage has a pull-down staircase for second-floor storage. CAC on the second and third floors.

Listing Agent

Thomas Steen

Real Estate One Grosse Pointe License #MISPE-6506039821 Listed on: 08/29/2025

Real Estate One Grosse Pointe

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x164
  • Fenced Yard
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-002-03-0018-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Kensington Road Wallace Brothers Sub Subdivision

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Exercise Course
  • Community Spa
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,552

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: More Than 2 Stories
  • Total Tax Amount: 20552
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Mail City: Grosse Pointe Park
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Floors, Hardwood Floors, Sound System, Walk-In Closet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Basement Fireplace, Gas Fireplace, LivRoom Fireplace, Primary Bedroom Fireplace, Natural Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Common, Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 29 x 15
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 14
  • Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 4: On 3rd Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 11
  • Bedroom 4 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 5: On 3rd Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 9
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Bathroom 1: Dimensions: 12 x 9, On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Bathroom 2: Dimensions: 8 x 8, On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Bathroom 3: Dimensions: 16 x 7, On Level: Third, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Room Types: Den/Study/Lib, Entry, Living Room, Workshop, Home Office, Basement Lavatory, First Flr Lavatory, Second Flr Full Bathroom, Breakfast Nook/Room, Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Breakfast Nook: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 8
  • Breakfast Nook Floor Covering: Ceramic
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 16
  • Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Family Room: In Basement, Dimensions: 29 x 25
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 13
  • Kitchen Floor Covering: Ceramic
  • Laundry: In Basement, Dimensions: 18 x 13
  • Library Den: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 12
  • Library Den Floor Covering: Ceramic
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 29 x 15
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Other Room1: Dimensions: 12x8, On Level: Second, Flooring: Carpet
  • Other Room 2: Dimensions: 16x9, On Level: First, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1420
  • Finished Below Grade Sq Ft: 900
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4056
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 4956
  • Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Porch, Street Lights
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 80
  • Road: Paved Street
  • Frontage Type: Road

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached Garage, Electric in Garage, Gar Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Boiler, Steam
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Exercise/Facility Room, Marina, Park, Pool/Hot Tub, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 725.56
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-002-03-0018-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x164
  • Acreage: 0.3
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2025, Amount: $9,805.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $10,747.00
  • Taxable Value: 392192
  • Total Tax: Amount: $20,552.00
  • SEV Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,438 $413,100 $0 $0
2024 $9,438 $380,400 $0 $0
2023 $6,370 $341,800 $0 $0
2022 $6,051 $318,000 $0 $0
2021 $11,932 $299,800 $0 $0
2019 $12,279 $280,100 $0 $0
2018 $5,770 $285,200 $0 $0
2017 $12,694 $207,300 $0 $0
2016 $11,946 $278,200 $0 $0
2015 $21,592 $238,200 $0 $0
2013 $20,917 $224,900 $0 $0
2012 $5,174 $238,400 $70,900 $167,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2025 09/02/25 For Sale $1,095,000 +12.3% $221 / Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Sold $975,000 -2.5% $175 / Sq Ft
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2023 09/08/23 For Sale $999,999 -- $179 / Sq Ft
Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- Boston National Title
Warranty Deed $975,000 Ata National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $435,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $575,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $418,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $338,432 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 50186763

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 39-002-03-0018-000