$507,735
SOLD DEC 9, 2020

1038 Kensington Ave Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,175 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$160 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pond
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lewis Maire Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of May 2025

This Classic, updated Colonial in the heart of GP Park features a lovely living rm w/bay window & NFP. Handsome wood pannelled library w/built in shelves. Formal dining rm leads to inviting inside porch overlooking beautiful large lot & pond. Updated kitchen w/newly painted cabinets, granite counters, island & eating space leading to patio (All new kitchen appliances included), refinished half bath. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms & 2 totally renovated full baths, one off of the Master bedroom. Walk up full attic prepped w/plumbing. Recent updates include: alarm system, all new copper plumbing, aggregate driveway, GFA furnace & air conditioning, some newer windows, all hardwood floors have been refinished, recessed lighting throughout. Basement has finished rec room w/cabinets & decorative fireplace & work bench (washer & dryer included.) Walk to schools & "Village." 2 private waterfront parks w/pools, marina, gym & 2 movie theaters. 20 minutes to downtown Detroit! Immediate Occupancy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Fikany

James R. Fikany Real Estate Co License #MISPE-6501261986 Listed on: 10/23/2020

Co-Listed By

Sharon A Nouhan

James R. Fikany Real Estate Co License #MISPE-6501260300

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt O'Laughlin

@Properties Detroit License #RCO-6501365647

@Properties Detroit

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 39002020019000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,879

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL CONDO
  • Type: 1 to 4 Units
  • Type Of Property: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Total Tax Amount: 10879
  • Total Tax Year: 2020
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window, Cable/Internet Avail., Ceramic Floors, Hardwood Floors, Security System, Walk-In Closet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: LivRoom Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block, Full, Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • 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 12
  • Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 4: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Bedroom 4 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bathrooms Description: Basement Lavatory, First Flr Lavatory, MstrBdrm Full Bathroom, Second Flr Full Bathroom
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second
  • Room Types: Den/Study/Lib, Living Room, Lower Level Laundry, Recreation Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 13
  • Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 19 x 12
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Floor Covering: Ceramic
  • Library Den: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Library Den Floor Covering: Wood
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 22 x 15
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Sun Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 9
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1314
  • Finished Below Grade Sq Ft: 600
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2575
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3175

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch, Sidewalks, Storms/Screens, Street Lights, Pond
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 80
  • Road: Curbed, Paved Street

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Humidifier
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public At Street
  • Water: Public Water at Street
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Exhaust Fan

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39002020019000
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Location: Subdivision, Walk to School
  • Lot Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Sidewalks, Treed
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x164
  • Acreage: 0.3
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2020, Amount: $5,218.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2019, Amount: $5,661.00
  • Total Tax: Year: 2020, Amount: $10,879.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2024
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Schmuhl Jillian
Bought by
Hofmann Jordan Christopher and Hofmann Avery
Seller's Agent
Caitlin Kashef
Higbie Maxon Agney Inc
Buyer's Agent
Caitlin Kashef
Higbie Maxon Agney Inc
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Views
686

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.13%
Original Mortgage
$453,750
Outstanding Balance
$453,364
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$348,105

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2020
Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Rappa Kathleen J
Bought by
Schmuhl Jillian
Seller's Agent
James Fikany
James R. Fikany Real Estate Co
Buyer's Agent
Matt O'Laughlin
@Properties Detroit
List Price
$536,500
Sold Price
$507,735
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,765
-5.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.47%
Original Mortgage
$456,961
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2015
Closed on
Aug 28, 2015
Sold by
Melcher Catherine S and Melcher Catherine
Bought by
Rappa Kathleen J
Seller's Agent
Scott Adlhoch
Adlhoch & Associates, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Scott Adlhoch
Adlhoch & Associates, REALTORS
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-15.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.29%
Original Mortgage
$278,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1995
Sold by
Olson Marilyn J
Bought by
Edward L and Melcher Catherine S
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $825,000 Alliance Title
Warranty Deed $507,735 Ata National Title Group Llc
Warranty Deed $350,000 Greco Title Agency Llc
Deed $270,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $453,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $456,961 New Conventional
Previous Owner $278,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $825,000 0.0% $217 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2024 12/22/24 Off Market $825,000 -- --
12/06/2024 12/06/24 For Sale $825,000 +62.5% $217 / Sq Ft
12/09/2020 12/09/20 Sold $507,735 -5.4% $160 / Sq Ft
11/27/2020 11/27/20 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2020 10/23/20 For Sale $536,500 +53.3% $169 / Sq Ft
08/28/2015 08/28/15 Sold $350,000 -15.7% $136 / Sq Ft
08/03/2015 08/03/15 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2015 05/15/15 For Sale $415,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $5,900 $270,200 $0 $0
2023 $5,634 $241,400 $0 $0
2022 $5,353 $223,000 $0 $0
2021 $10,554 $208,800 $0 $0
2019 $10,819 $201,300 $0 $0
2018 $5,275 $206,900 $0 $0
2017 $11,593 $137,300 $0 $0
2016 $10,916 $203,700 $0 $0
2015 $17,156 $177,800 $0 $0
2013 $16,620 $169,000 $0 $0
2012 $4,729 $178,000 $66,400 $111,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 50027405

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 39-002-02-0019-000