NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Mckinley Ave Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Estimated Value: $577,446 - $637,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,159 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2017

Last sale price $431,000 $200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,663/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Privileges
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Richard Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2017

FANTASTIC GROSSE POINTE FARMS LOCATION. THIS 4 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 BATH COLONIAL HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMODELED. MASTER BEDROOM WITH FULL BATH, DOUBLE SINKS, AND WALK IN CLOSET, NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, TILE FLOOR AND ABUNDANT CUPBOARD SPACE, GENEROUS FAMILY ROOM, NEW ANDERSEN WINDOWS, NEW GARAGE, NEW ROOF, REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS, TASTEFULLY DECORATED THROUGHOUT, 2 NEW FULL BATHS, BASEMENT RECREATION ROOM WITH NEW CARPET, AND PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH CARPETED RECREATION ROOM. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. JUST MOVE IN. WALK TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND DINING.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dean Sine

Sine & Monaghan LLC License #6501233840 Listed on: 10/23/2017

Sine & Monaghan LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Douglas Rahaim

DOBI Real Estate License #6501374444

DOBI Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45.00x114.00

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,159 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 38013010088000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mc Millan Grosse Pointe Sub Subdivision

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,194

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Basement, Living Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range/Stove
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2559
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 400
  • Total Sq Ft: 2159
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1015

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Composition
  • Waterfront Name: LAKE ST. CLAIR
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 45
  • Porch Type: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Description: Lake/River Priv

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 3658333.3333
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 45.00X114.00
  • Parcel Number: 38013010088000

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3962.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 3232.0000
  • Total Tax: 7194.0000

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2017
Closed on
Dec 15, 2017
Sold by
Lavalley Mark and Lavalley Brett
Bought by
Okonowski Robert C
Seller's Agent
Dean Sine
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Douglas Rahaim
DOBI Real Estate
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$431,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.82%
Current Estimated Value
$591,278

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,278
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.63%
Original Mortgage
$401,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2014
Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Donahue William C
Bought by
Lavalley Brett
Seller's Agent
Dean Sine
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dean Sine
Sine & Monaghan LLC
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-18.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2008
Sold by
Donahue John A and Donahue John R
Bought by
Donahue William C and John Donahue Trust
Source: Public Records

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
Okonowski Robert C $431,000 None Available
Lavalley Brett $175,000 Greco Title Agency Llc
Donahue William C -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Okonowski Robert C $396,000
Closed Okonowski Robert C $401,000
Previous Owner Donahue John A $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Sold $431,000 -1.8% $200 / Sq Ft
11/06/2017 11/06/17 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2017 10/23/17 For Sale $439,000 +150.9% $203 / Sq Ft
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Sold $175,000 -18.6% $86 / Sq Ft
09/09/2014 09/09/14 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2014 08/01/14 For Sale $214,900 -- $106 / 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
2025 $4,763 $274,100 $0 $0
2024 $4,763 $260,000 $0 $0
2023 $4,539 $242,100 $0 $0
2022 $8,476 $219,900 $0 $0
2021 $8,008 $216,600 $0 $0
2019 $7,874 $174,900 $0 $0
2018 $4,030 $150,000 $0 $0
2017 $6,677 $145,800 $0 $0
2016 $7,194 $138,700 $0 $0
2015 $13,450 $134,500 $0 $0
2013 $11,810 $118,100 $0 $0
2012 $3,142 $118,100 $24,400 $93,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dean Sine

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dean Sine

    Sine & Monaghan LLC

    (313) 550-5335

    29 in this area

    113 Total Sales

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  • Douglas Rahaim

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Douglas Rahaim

    DOBI Real Estate

    (313) 590-5794

    4 in this area

    121 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 217094772

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APN: 38-013-01-0088-000

Michigan Wayne County Grosse Pointe Farms 48236

253 Mckinley Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

This home is located at 253 Mckinley Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 since 23 October 2017 and is currently estimated at $596,112, approximately $276 per square foot. This property was built in 1936. 253 Mckinley Ave is a home located in Wayne County with nearby schools including Richard Elementary School, Brownell Middle School, and Grosse Pointe South High School.

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