NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 Merriweather Rd Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Estimated Value: $944,000 - $1,033,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,450 Sq Ft
$285/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 11, 2012

Last sale price $625,000 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,212/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Kerby Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2012

GRACIOUS, YET FRIENDLY, COLONIAL has been lovingly maintained & impressively updated! Center hall floor plan w/deep crown moldings, wainscoting, refin. oak flrs, recessed lighting & new windows. Cheerful kitchen w/eating area offers new stainless SubZero & Bosch dw. Amazing new fam rm w/dramatic ceiling, entertainment center & Pewabic tile facade on fp. Lower level w/rec room w/fp & wet bar, private office 20.1x13.5 w/blt-in desk & cabinetry; New master bath; Belgian brick patio & walkways; Wkshop in garage

Last Listed By

Cathy Champion

Sine & Monaghan LLC License #MISPE-6506035998 Listed on: 02/13/2012

Sine & Monaghan LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,339

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x169
  • Fenced Yard
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,450 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Humidifier
  • Radiator
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • $9,340 Total Annual Tax in 2011
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38011020044002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,339

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL CONDO
  • Type Of Property: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable/Internet Avail., Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Hardwood Floors, Spa/Jetted Tub, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar/Bar
  • Appliances: Bar-Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Humidifier, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Basement Fireplace, FamRoom Fireplace, LivRoom Fireplace, MstrBedroom Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 19 x 15
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 12
  • Bedroom 4: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 11
  • Bedroom 5: On 3rd Floor, Dimensions: 17 x 10
  • Bathrooms Description: Basement Lavatory, First Flr Lavatory, MstrBdrm Full Bathroom, Whirlpool/Hot Tub
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Types: Den/Study/Lib, Entry, Exercise Room, Family Room, Living Room, Lower Level Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility/Laundry Room
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 15
  • Family Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 23 x 14
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 20 x 10
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Library Den: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 28 x 15
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3450
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3450

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Aluminum, Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Sidewalks, Storms/Screens, Street Lights
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 60
  • Road: City/County

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached Garage, Electric in Garage, Gar Door Opener, Workshop
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Heat, Baseboard, Boiler, Forced Air, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Exhaust Fan, Wall/Window A/C

Schools

  • Elementary School: Merriweather
  • Middle School: Brownell
  • High School: South

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38011020044002
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Location: Walk to School
  • Lot Description: Sidewalks
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x169
  • Acreage: 0.25
  • Map Side Numeric: 4
  • Map Top Alpha: AK
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2011, Amount: $5,258.65
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2011, Amount: $4,080.78
  • Taxable Value: 203000
  • Total Tax: Year: 2011
  • SEV Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2012
Closed on
May 11, 2012
Sold by
Fitzgerald Margaret Mary and Fitzgerald Margaret M
Bought by
Shore Thomas F and Shore Michelle E
Seller's Agent
Cathy Champion
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Janet Ridder
Sine & Monaghan LLC
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$981,552

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$356,552
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.07%
Original Mortgage
$581,595
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
VA

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
Shore Thomas F $625,000 Greco Title Agency Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shore Thomas P $625,000
Closed Shore Thomas F $580,101
Closed Shore Thomas F $581,595
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/11/2012 05/11/12 Sold $625,000 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
02/20/2012 02/20/12 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2012 02/13/12 For Sale $625,000 -- $181 / 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 $8,603 $388,600 $0 $0
2023 $8,197 $373,900 $0 $0
2022 $15,309 $338,900 $0 $0
2021 $14,463 $330,800 $0 $0
2019 $14,221 $311,200 $0 $0
2018 $7,278 $295,700 $0 $0
2017 $12,628 $288,900 $0 $0
2016 $13,237 $271,700 $0 $0
2015 $26,219 $285,000 $0 $0
2013 $25,400 $254,000 $0 $0
2012 $5,259 $197,700 $37,700 $160,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cathy Champion

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Cathy Champion

    Sine & Monaghan LLC

    (313) 549-0036

    20 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Cathy Champion
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  • Janet Ridder

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Janet Ridder

    Sine & Monaghan LLC

    (313) 300-5558

    25 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Janet Ridder
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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 31090916

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 38-011-02-0044-002

Michigan Wayne County Grosse Pointe Farms 48236

217 Merriweather Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Homes for Sale in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

This home is located at 217 Merriweather Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 since 13 February 2012 and is currently estimated at $981,552, approximately $284 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 217 Merriweather Rd is a home located in Wayne County with nearby schools including Kerby Elementary School, Brownell Middle School, and Grosse Pointe South High School.

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