NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20769 Thorofare Rd Grosse Ile, MI 48138

Estimated Value: $813,000 - $885,000

4 Beds
6 Baths
4,462 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2022

Last sale price $775,000 $174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,062/month

196 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Access
  • Art Deco Architecture
  • Dock Facilities
  • 4.76 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of April 2022

Historic waterfront home originally built by Ford Exec Ray R. Rausch. Preserved original Art Deco/Moderne accents, doors, hardware, wood & marble flooring, fireplace mantles & sculpted wet plaster. Situated on almost 5 acres, gated drive, manicured grounds w/ mature trees flanked by secluded woods, custom water features including fountain & river-fed sprinkler system, 400' frontage on the Thorofare Canal w/ partial sea wall and open water access. Restoration on boat house includes solar feed to main house. Upper level w/ stunning canal & main residence views has an open-air terrace & enclosed rec hall. Enter home from 2 car garage, grand staircases, or walk-out basement featuring glass block, wet bar, & 2 rec rooms. Ample storage on every level w/ automatic lights in cedar closets throughout. Newly updated kitchen preserved in classic design w/ 2 stainless refrigerators, stoves & dishwashers. Enclosed & open-air 2nd floor patios overlooking water. Proof of funds required for showings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Dobbins

Preferred, Realtors® Ltd License #6501262973 Listed on: 08/09/2021

Preferred, Realtors® Ltd

Co-Listed By

Matthew Minard

Preferred, Realtors® Ltd License #6501436985

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Falkenhagen

License #6501331266

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4.76 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 455.70x455.00
  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts a canal
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • May Be Possible The Lot Can Be Split Into 2+ Parcels
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Art Deco Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Rubber Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,462 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Seawall
  • Dock Facilities
  • Boat Facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Air Conditioning
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Supervisors Grosse Ile Plat No 16 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 73014010187303

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,139

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Contemporary, Historic, Art Deco
  • Architecture Level: 3 Story
  • Year Built: 1940
  • State Equalized Value: 319800.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, High Spd Internet Avail, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas, Wood Stove
  • Fireplace Locations: Great Room
  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.30
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished, Walkout Access
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 6462
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 2000
  • Total Sq Ft: 4462
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 2880

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Waterfront Name: Thorofare Canal
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Features: Platted Sub.
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 455
  • Porch Type: Patio, Terrace
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel
  • Water Frontage Feet: 400.00
  • Waterfront Description: Canal Front, River Access
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Door Opener, Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: ENERGY STAR® Qualified A/C Equipment, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Grosse Ile Twp

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Features: Splits Available, Sprinkler(s), Wooded, Water View
  • Lot Size Area: 4.76
  • Lot Dimensions: 455.70X455.00
  • Parcel Number: 73014010187303

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 5179.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 6960.0000
  • Total Tax: 12139.0000
  • Taxable Value: 269035.0000

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Boat Facilities, Dock Facilities, Sea Wall

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grosse Ile Twp

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2021
Closed on
Apr 15, 2022
Sold by
Keding and Eleana
Bought by
Evans Brendan M
Seller's Agent
Erin Dobbins
Preferred, Realtors® Ltd
Buyer's Agent
Dana Falkenhagen
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.06%
Total Days on Market
196
Current Estimated Value
$857,022

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,022
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.77%
Original Mortgage
$646,932
Outstanding Balance
$619,494
Interest Rate
5%
Estimated Equity
$224,809

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2013
Closed on
May 24, 2013
Sold by
Ottenbreit Mark J and Ottenbreit Kari L
Bought by
Keding Bradley and Keding Eleana
Seller's Agent
Brooke MacNee
MBA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda Ciarrocchi
Real Estate Unlimited, Inc
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$432,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-1.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2011
Sold by
Eldredge Susan and Landaal Kimberly
Bought by
Ottenbreit Mark J and Ottenbreit Kari L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Evans Brendan M $775,000 Michigan Title Insurance Agenc
Keding Bradley $432,000 Michigan Title Insurance Age
Ottenbreit Mark J $416,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Evans Brendan M $30,800
Open Evans Brendan M $646,932
Previous Owner Ottenbreit Mark J $323,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Sold $775,000 -2.8% $174 / Sq Ft
02/22/2022 02/22/22 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2021 09/29/21 Price Changed $797,500 -3.3% $179 / Sq Ft
08/09/2021 08/09/21 For Sale $825,000 +91.0% $185 / Sq Ft
05/24/2013 05/24/13 Sold $432,000 -1.6% $97 / Sq Ft
05/06/2013 05/06/13 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2013 03/04/13 For Sale $439,000 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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 $6,173 $409,700 $0 $0
2023 $7,061 $386,900 $0 $0
2022 $12,568 $360,600 $0 $0
2021 $12,023 $329,300 $0 $0
2019 $11,924 $315,000 $0 $0
2018 $5,128 $305,800 $0 $0
2017 $13,241 $297,800 $0 $0
2016 $11,718 $286,500 $0 $0
2015 $24,953 $251,700 $0 $0
2013 $24,060 $240,600 $0 $0
2012 $7,155 $388,500 $258,200 $130,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erin Dobbins

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Erin Dobbins

    Preferred, Realtors® Ltd

    (734) 558-3228

    3 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Erin Dobbins
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Matthew Minard

    Preferred, Realtors® Ltd

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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  • Dana Falkenhagen

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Dana Falkenhagen

    (586) 883-5845

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Dana Falkenhagen
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  • Brooke MacNee

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Brooke MacNee

    MBA Realty

    (734) 558-6306

    133 in this area

    160 Total Sales

    Brooke MacNee
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  • Linda Ciarrocchi

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Linda Ciarrocchi

    Real Estate Unlimited, Inc

    (313) 590-3043

    1 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Linda Ciarrocchi
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2210064837

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APN: 73-014-01-0187-303

Michigan Wayne County Grosse Ile Township

20769 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile Township, MI

This home is located at 20769 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 since 09 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $857,022, approximately $192 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 20769 Thorofare Rd is a home located in Wayne County with nearby schools including St. Cyprian Elementary School.

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