$465,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2024

279 Merriweather Rd Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,283 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fireplace
  • Kerby Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2024

Incredible Colonial on a coveted M street. This home boasts so many updates including a fabulous Kitchen, stainless appliances and farmhouse sink, granite counter tops, soft close cabinets AND a large walk-in pantry. Spacious, comfortable living room with natural fireplace. Family room with direct access to a new patio. Patio will be a favorite with hanging lights and a TV mount, great spot to enjoy fall football, and perfect for entertaining. Large bedrooms with bountiful storage. Beautiful full bath with heated, marble floors. If that was not enough there is a new driveway, and AC. All this in the heart of Grosse Pointe Farms, close to the Hill, Kerby and Brownell and don't forget Pier Park, with the pool, tennis and new pickleball courts, Marina and the always popular beach. Perfection!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynne Williams

Real Estate One Grosse Pointe License #MISPE-6501421482 Listed on: 07/03/2024

Real Estate One Grosse Pointe

Last Buyer's Agent

Spencer Ray

Jim Saros Real Estate Services License #6501409153

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 120

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Kerby Elementary School
  • Brownell Middle School
  • Gp South High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Merriweather Park Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 38010020074000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,218

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Mail City: Grosse Pointe Farms
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Natural Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 11 x 16
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 15
  • Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Second
  • Dining Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 13 x 12
  • Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Family Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 8 x 15
  • Family Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Kitchen: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Kitchen Floor Covering: Wood
  • Living Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 11 x 16
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 729
  • Finished Below Grade Sq Ft: 600
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1683
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2283
  • Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 40

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Public Water at Street

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kerby
  • Middle School: Brownell
  • High School: GP South

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38010020074000
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 120
  • Acreage: 0.11
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $4,364.07
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2023, Amount: $3,853.98
  • Taxable Value: 157710
  • Total Tax: Amount: $8,218.05
  • SEV Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Kerby
  • Middle School: Brownell
  • School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
  • HighSchool: GP South

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2024
Closed on
Aug 15, 2024
Sold by
Marvin Kevin and Stablein Tracy J
Bought by
Berlin Connor and Mcphee Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Lynne Williams
Real Estate One Grosse Pointe
Buyer's Agent
Spencer Ray
Jim Saros Real Estate Services
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.11%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$473,269

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,269
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.82%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2021
Closed on
May 12, 2021
Sold by
Burkhart Daniel and Burkhart Laura
Bought by
Marvin Kevin and Stablein Tracy J
Seller's Agent
Mary Aubrey-Rogers
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lynne Williams
Real Estate One Grosse Pointe
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$387,000
Premium/Discount to List
$18,000
4.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.79%
Original Mortgage
$309,600
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2016
Sold by
Smythe Kelly
Bought by
Burkhart Daniel and Burkhart Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$259,250
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2015
Closed on
Sep 1, 2015
Sold by
Szymanski Rose Marie and Vogel Jacqueline Marie
Bought by
Smythe Kelly
Seller's Agent
Chris Cotzias
Real Estate One Grosse Pointe
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Wrosch
Higbie Maxon Agney Inc
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$191,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
0.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.63%
Original Mortgage
$162,775
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2013
Sold by
Szymanski Rose Marie
Bought by
Szymanski Rose Marie and Vogel Jacqueline Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $465,000 Capital Title
Warranty Deed $387,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Warranty Deed $305,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $191,500 Greco Title Agency Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $309,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $239,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $259,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,775 New Conventional
Previous Owner $92,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2024 08/15/24 Sold $465,000 -2.1% $204 / Sq Ft
07/15/2024 07/15/24 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2024 07/06/24 For Sale $475,000 +22.7% $208 / Sq Ft
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Sold $387,000 +4.9% $170 / Sq Ft
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Sale $369,000 +92.7% $162 / Sq Ft
09/01/2015 09/01/15 Sold $191,500 +0.8% $114 / Sq Ft
07/29/2015 07/29/15 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2015 07/23/15 For Sale $190,000 -- $113 / 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 $4,364 $178,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,998 $163,800 $0 $0
2022 $3,998 $150,200 $0 $0
2021 $6,857 $142,600 $0 $0
2019 $6,742 $135,800 $0 $0
2018 $3,450 $128,900 $0 $0
2017 $5,987 $125,800 $0 $0
2016 $5,889 $120,200 $0 $0
2015 $9,992 $111,300 $0 $0
2013 $9,680 $96,800 $0 $0
2012 $2,523 $94,900 $24,400 $70,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 50147437

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 38-010-02-0074-000