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Last Sold Price
5 beds3,400 sqft
1251 Whittier Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1928Year Built
$177/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stunning French Normandy brick Tutor located in one of The Pointes most desirable locations! Located within steps of dining, shopping, & nightlife in The Village, this gorgeous property is loaded with original character and features 5 beds, 3 full & 2 half baths. Gracious entry with original terrazzo floor, leaded glass windows that provide ample natural light, beautiful kitchen w/ eat in breakfast nook , formal dining room, large living room with gas fireplace, home office/ sitting room, & extensive...Stunning French Normandy brick Tutor located in one of The Pointes most desirable locations! Located within steps of dining, shopping, & nightlife in The Village, this gorgeous property is loaded with original character and features 5 beds, 3 full & 2 half baths. Gracious entry with original terrazzo floor, leaded glass windows that provide ample natural light, beautiful kitchen w/ eat in breakfast nook , formal dining room, large living room with gas fireplace, home office/ sitting room, & extensive custom crown molding/ plaster work. Additional bedroom in the spacious third floor, sizable full bathroom updated in 2017, and additional storage space. Further updates include copper Plumbing, refinished hardwood floors, Complete tear off roof in 2017, new stamped concrete patio, new hot water heater, new stove, new microwave, new washer and dryer, new windows and door-wall in 3 season room, new flat roof in 2017, & a full driveway replacement in 2017. Truly a rare offering!
  • Listed by: Zachary Van Elslander 313.886.9030 zach.vanelslander@sarosres.com Brokerage DRE #6505005532 • Jim Saros Real Estate Services
Listing closed: 06/23/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 2220039363

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

7

Sale-to-list ratio

102.4%

Grosse Pointe, MI

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Location

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Sold By Bolton-Johnston Assoc. of G.P.

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Property Information for 1251 Whittier Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,991 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Subdivision Name: SCRIPPS GROSSE POINTE PARK SUB
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Waterfront: No
  • Senior Community: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Heading west on Kercheval take a right turn on to whittier and the destination is a few houses down on your left
  • Latitude: 42.387795
  • Longitude: -82.926679
  • Cross Street: N of Kercheval/W of Cadieux
  • MLS Area Major: Grosse Pointe Park (82336)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 39004010195000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $3,984.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $4,007.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,991.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $158,104.00
  • Tax Legal Description: PKP195 LOT 195 SCRIPPS GROSSE POINTE PARK SUB PC 502, 692 L58 P87 WCR
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Grosse Pointe
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00X156.40
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 223800.0
  • Living Area: 3400.0
  • Building Area Total: 3764.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2700.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 700.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1064.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Prior Listing
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: Garages
  • Year Built: 1928
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Brick Mortar
  • Levels: Three
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer At Street
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Waterat Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.2
  • Appliances: Built In Gas Range, Built In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Wood
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 10
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 2
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 9
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 14
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 8
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Description: Concrete
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 6
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 7
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 4
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 10
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 7
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 11
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 12
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Rent Spree: No

Property History for 1251 Whittier Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 23, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1493826593

$601,000
Jun 23, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #2220039363

$601,000
Jun 23, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #60098945

$601,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/23/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1493826593

$601,000
06/23/2022

Sold

Realcomp #2220039363

$601,000
06/23/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #60098945

$601,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1251 Whittier Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$13,038 ($1,086 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,486 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,486 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928CountyWAYNEAPN39 004 01 0195 000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1251 Whittier Road

This home is within Grosse Pointe Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
George Defer Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Pierce Middle School
Public5 to 8

Grosse Pointe South High School
Public9 to 12

St Clare Of Montefalco School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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