NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1045 Kensington Ave Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Estimated Value: $740,609 - $849,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
4,750 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2021

Last sale price $672,500 $142 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,096/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Pier or Dock
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Lewis Maire Elementary School Rated A
  • Access To Lake
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of August 2021

Stunning Tudor in move-in condition! Tall ceilings with large cove moldings, Pewabic tile NFP, gorgeous HW flrs and moldings. State of the art kitchen featuring built in SS Bosch appliances (double oven, gas cooktop on island with overhead fan/light, micro-wave, custom cherry cabinets, granite counters, tile floor, recessed lighting and more! Formal D.R. with bay window. Sun/Music rm with ornate tile flr. 3 season rm. New 1st flr & basement lavs. 2 of 3 full baths on 2nd floor are new. 3rd full bath is amazing original Pewabic tiled. 4 main bedrooms with a 5th (currently used as a fam rm. over the attached garage. Double staircase. Newly finished basement with rec. rm. Temperature controlled wine cellar, lav, workshop and storage rms. New electrical & plumbing. Entire house waterproofed on the exterior and interior (sump pump & lifetime transferrable warranty). 3rd car garage is detached. Aggregate stone patio, new driveway, sprinkler system & fab. landscaping. Ext. painted July, 2021!

Last Listed By

Michael Fikany

James R. Fikany Real Estate Co License #MISPE-6504123062 Listed on: 08/04/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x162
  • Fenced Yard
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Brick Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Maire Elementary School
  • Pierce Middle School
  • G.P. South High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-002-02-0011-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Wallace Bro. Kensington Rd. No.2. L31, P67 Wcr Subdivision

Recreation

  • Pier or Dock
  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,418

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Tudor
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Mail City: Grosse Pointe Park
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window, Cable/Internet Avail., Ceramic Floors, Hardwood Floors, Security System, Sump Pump, Wet Bar/Bar, Window Treatment(s)
  • Appliances: Bar-Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Fireplace, LivRoom Fireplace, Natural Fireplace, Fireplace Screen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished, Brick, Sump Pump
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 15
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 14 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: 11 x 10
  • Bedroom 4 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Room Types: Den/Study/Lib, Exercise Room, Family Room, In-Law/AuPair/Ste, Living Room, Lower Level Laundry, Maids Room/Quarter, Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room, Utility/Laundry Room, Workshop, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Home Office
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 13
  • Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Family Room: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Family Room Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 18 x 14
  • Kitchen Floor Covering: Wood
  • Library Den: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 9
  • Library Den Floor Covering: Ceramic
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 23 x 15
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Sitting Room: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 7 x 6
  • Sitting Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Sun Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 6
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1633
  • Finished Below Grade Sq Ft: 1500
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3250
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 4750

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Balcony, Fenced Yard, Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Porch, Sidewalks, Storms/Screens, Street Lights
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 70
  • Road: Curbed, Paved Street
  • Water Features: Dock/Pier Facility, Lake/River Access, Association Access
  • Out Buildings: Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Boiler, Steam
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public At Street
  • Water: Public Water at Street
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Marina, Park, Playground, Tennis Courts

Schools

  • Elementary School: Maire
  • Middle School: Pierce
  • High School: G.P. South

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-002-02-0011-000
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft.
  • Lot Dimensions: 70X162
  • Acreage: 0.26
  • Geo Subdivision: MI
  • Site/Lot Features: Walk to School, Walk to School

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2020, Amount: $5,396.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2020, Amount: $6,022.00
  • Total Tax: Amount: $11,418.00

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Maire
  • Middle School: Pierce
  • School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
  • HighSchool: G.P. South

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2021
Closed on
Aug 25, 2021
Sold by
Acton Suzanne R
Bought by
Rowady Edward Paul
Seller's Agent
Michael Fikany
James R. Fikany Real Estate Co
Buyer's Agent
James Fikany
James R. Fikany Real Estate Co
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$672,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,500
-2.39%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$803,652

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$131,152
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.08%
Original Mortgage
$538,000
Outstanding Balance
$187,452
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$593,409

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rowady Edward Paul $672,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rowady Edward Paul $538,000
Previous Owner Acton Suzannee R $263,550
Previous Owner Acton Suzanne R $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2021 08/26/21 Sold $672,500 -2.4% $142 / Sq Ft
08/09/2021 08/09/21 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2021 08/04/21 For Sale $689,000 -- $145 / 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 $7,424 $322,300 $0 $0
2023 $7,089 $290,700 $0 $0
2022 $6,735 $271,400 $0 $0
2021 $10,873 $256,600 $0 $0
2019 $11,189 $241,200 $0 $0
2018 $5,257 $244,800 $0 $0
2017 $11,557 $177,300 $0 $0
2016 $10,880 $239,300 $0 $0
2015 $19,675 $205,600 $0 $0
2013 $19,060 $194,200 $0 $0
2012 $5,097 $205,700 $62,000 $143,700
Source: Public Records

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  • Michael Fikany

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michael Fikany

    James R. Fikany Real Estate Co

    (313) 402-7070

    32 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Michael Fikany
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    James Fikany

    James R. Fikany Real Estate Co

    (313) 231-1919

    6 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    James Fikany
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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 50050762

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 39-002-02-0011-000

Michigan Wayne County Grosse Pointe Park 48230

1045 Kensington Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Homes for Sale in Grosse Pointe Park, MI

This home is located at 1045 Kensington Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 since 04 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $803,652, approximately $169 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 1045 Kensington Ave is a home located in Wayne County with nearby schools including Lewis Maire Elementary School, Pierce Middle School, and Grosse Pointe South High School.

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