$565,000
SOLD SEP 25, 2015

279 Hillcrest Ave Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,279 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Kerby Elementary School Rated A
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of February 2023

This charming colonial has been completely restored. This home boast over 3200 sq. ft. 4-5 bedrooms, 3.1 baths. Main floor includes living room with natural fireplace, updated kitchen, family room, year round sunroom, dining room, and refinished hardwood floors. Second floor Master bedroom with master bath, abundant closet space, three additional bedrooms, and updated hall bathrooms. Finished thirds floor with possible additional bedroom and sitting area or office. Upgrades include new roof, newer pozzi windows, plumbing electrical, siding, furnace, a/c, just to mention a few. Outside has brick paver driveway and patio, and oversized 3 car garage with attic storage. You will not be disappointed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dean Sine

Sine & Monaghan LLC License #MISPE-6502365517 Listed on: 08/20/2015

Sine & Monaghan LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

. Non Mls Member

NON MLS Member License #MISPE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,808

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x154

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,279 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Block Basement Construction

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 38003010039000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,808

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL CONDO
  • Type Of Property: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: LivRoom Fireplace, Natural Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block
  • 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
  • Bathrooms Description: First Flr Lavatory, MstrBdrm Full Bathroom, Second Flr Full Bathroom
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Family Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 21 x 15
  • Kitchen: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 13 x 13
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Library Den: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 13 x 9
  • Living Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 25 x 13
  • Sitting Room: On 3rd Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 12
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3279
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3279

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, Street Lights
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 75
  • Road: Paved Street

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public At Street
  • Water: Public Water
  • Cooling: Central A/C

Schools

  • High School: South

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38003010039000
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X154
  • Acreage: 0.26
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2014, Amount: $3,637.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2014, Amount: $3,171.00

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
$743,341

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,341
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.87%
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Outstanding Balance
$647,828
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$102,226

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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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $700,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $700,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $565,000 Greco Title Agency Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $665,000 New Conventional
Closed $665,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $452,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $295,000 Unknown
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

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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 31259000

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 38-003-01-0039-000