NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 Hillcrest Ave Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Estimated Value: $660,000 - $891,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,279 Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 23, 2023

Last sale price $700,000 $213 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,710/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Kerby Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of February 2023

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 5 bedroom/3 AND A HALF BATH HOME IN GROSSE POINTE FARMS ORIGINALLY OWNED BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY’S SISTER! You are instantly greeted with the charming details and great layout! The first floor has everything you need with a formal dining room leading into the updated kitchen, an oversized living room with gorgeous fireplace, large family room, cozy sun room, and a half bath! The second floor boasts 4 generous size bedrooms with 3 full bathrooms! The master has a full walk-in room closet and an en-suite! The finished third floor is perfect for an office space, play room, workout room or movie room, while basement is waiting for your finishing touches. The gorgeous yard has not only a paver patio but also a paver driveway! Amazing three car garage with walkable attic space above that has endless opportunities! THIS IS IT! MOVE-IN READY AND PERFECT!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Pilotto

Chaps Realty License #MISPE-6501360622 Listed on: 02/01/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Douglas Rahaim

DOBI Real Estate License #RCO-6501374444

DOBI Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x153.43
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,279 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Hillcrest Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 38003010039000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,065

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: More Than 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Mail City: Grosse Pointe Farms
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: LivRoom Fireplace, Natural Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 21 x 12
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Bedroom 4: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 12
  • Bedroom 5: On 3rd Floor, Dimensions: 18 x 15
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: Second
  • Room Types: Den/Study/Lib, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Home Office, First Flr Lavatory, Primary Bdrm Suite, Second Flr Full Bathroom, Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Family Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 21 x 15
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 13
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 25
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 936
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3279
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3279

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio, Sidewalks
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 75

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached Garage, Electric in Garage, Workshop
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public At Street
  • Water: Public Water at Street
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38003010039000
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x153.43
  • Acreage: 0.26
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2022, Amount: $5,181.90
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2022, Amount: $4,883.53
  • Total Tax: Year: 2022, Amount: $10,065.43

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2023
Closed on
Feb 23, 2023
Sold by
Brachel Robert and Brachel Alexis
Bought by
Mitchell Peter and Mitchell Mallory
Seller's Agent
Sara Pilotto
Chaps Realty
Buyer's Agent
Douglas Rahaim
DOBI Real Estate
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.14%
Views
36
Current Estimated Value
$750,054

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,054
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.03%
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Outstanding Balance
$647,828
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$51,643

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2015
Closed on
Sep 25, 2015
Sold by
Cortner Gary J and Cortner Gary
Bought by
Brachel Robert and Brachel Alexis
Seller's Agent
Dean Sine
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
. Non Mls Member
NON MLS Member
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-4.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.93%
Original Mortgage
$452,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
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
Mitchell Peter $700,000 First American Title
Mitchell Peter $700,000 First American Title
Brachel Robert $565,000 Greco Title Agency Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mitchell Peter $665,000
Closed Mitchell Peter $665,000
Previous Owner Brachel Robert $452,000
Previous Owner Cortner Gary J $100,000
Previous Owner Cortner Gary J $295,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/23/2023 02/23/23 Sold $700,000 +0.1% $213 / Sq Ft
02/05/2023 02/05/23 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2023 02/01/23 For Sale $699,000 +23.7% $213 / Sq Ft
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Sold $565,000 -4.1% $172 / Sq Ft
09/08/2015 09/08/15 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2015 08/20/15 For Sale $589,000 -- $180 / 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 $6,372 $241,800 $0 $0
2023 $5,389 $224,900 $0 $0
2022 $5,182 $206,800 $0 $0
2021 $9,509 $198,000 $0 $0
2019 $9,350 $197,800 $0 $0
2018 $4,785 $188,700 $0 $0
2017 $8,302 $184,500 $0 $0
2016 $8,703 $177,000 $0 $0
2015 $14,266 $158,900 $0 $0
2013 $13,820 $138,200 $0 $0
2012 $3,603 $135,500 $39,200 $96,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Sara Pilotto

    Chaps Realty

    (586) 574-1111

    13 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Sara Pilotto
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  • Douglas Rahaim

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Douglas Rahaim

    DOBI Real Estate

    (313) 590-5794

    4 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Douglas Rahaim
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  • Dean Sine

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Dean Sine

    Sine & Monaghan LLC

    (313) 550-5335

    30 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Dean Sine
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    . Non Mls Member

    NON MLS Member

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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 50100692

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 38-003-01-0039-000

Michigan Wayne County Grosse Pointe Farms 48236

279 Hillcrest Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

This home is located at 279 Hillcrest Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 since 01 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $750,054, approximately $228 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 279 Hillcrest Ave 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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