$350,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2015

1038 Kensington Ave Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,575 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$136 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lewis Maire Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

** A GREAT FAMILY HOME NEAR THE VILLAGE!! ** BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED GP PARK 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATHROOM COLONIAL BUILT ON AN 80 FT. WIDE LOT FEATURING AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND LARGE EATING SPACE, LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, DEN/HOME OFFICE, LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH 2 CLOSETS, AND A FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FIREPLACE AND HALF BATH. HOME ALSO FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEWER WINDOWS, WALK-UP ATTIC, FORMAL DINING ROOM, 4 LARGE BEDROOMS, AND A FLORIDA ROOM OVERLOOKING A LARGE PRIVATE BACKYARD WITH PATIO AND KOI POND. ** A GREAT FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!! **

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Adlhoch

Adlhoch & Associates, REALTORS License #MISPE-6502432674 Listed on: 05/15/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Adlhoch

Adlhoch & Associates, REALTORS License #MISPE-6502432674 Listed on: 05/15/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 164
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,575 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Spa
  • Park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 39002020019000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL CONDO
  • Type Of Property: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Total Tax Amount: 9100
  • Total Tax Year: 2015
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: LivRoom Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 14
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Bedroom 4: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Bathrooms Description: Basement Lavatory, First Flr Lavatory, MstrBdrm Full Bathroom
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Types: Den/Study/Lib, Living Room, Sun/Florida Room
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 13
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 18 x 11
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Library Den: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 21 x 15
  • Sun Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 9
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2575
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2575

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 80

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Public Water
  • Cooling: Central A/C

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Marina, Park, Playground, Pool/Hot Tub, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Courts

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39002020019000
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft.
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 164
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2014, Amount: $4,467.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2014, Amount: $4,633.00
  • Total Tax: Year: 2015, Amount: $9,100.00

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: 31242912

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 39-002-02-0019-000