Last Sold Price
4 beds3,234 sqft$229/sqft
171 Merriweather Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236

Description

Sunny, warm and inviting, this thoughtfully updated center entry Colonial is ideally located in a highly desirable neighborhood in the heart of the Farms. Colorful exterior accents guide you into the crisp, welcoming interior. A vestibule opens to the front hall, flanked by a spacious formal dining room and a gracious living room with fireplace and custom built-ins. The family room, also featuring built-ins, overlooks the deep backyard and sits adjacent to a cozy four-season sunroom with radiant...Sunny, warm and inviting, this thoughtfully updated center entry Colonial is ideally located in a highly desirable neighborhood in the heart of the Farms. Colorful exterior accents guide you into the crisp, welcoming interior. A vestibule opens to the front hall, flanked by a spacious formal dining room and a gracious living room with fireplace and custom built-ins. The family room, also featuring built-ins, overlooks the deep backyard and sits adjacent to a cozy four-season sunroom with radiant heated floor. The eat-in kitchen has been beautifully updated with new countertops and sink, backsplash, designer wallpaper and hardware. It includes a built-in banquette, Liebherr stainless steel refrigerator, and Thermador gas range. There are two and one-half bathrooms above grade, including one that is completely new, along with an updated private primary bath and an additional full bathroom in the basement. Recent improvements include a new furnace (2026), updated electrical panel, soffit lighting in many rooms, and Pella windows throughout. The expansive 23 x 42 four-car tandem garage offers exceptional space for vehicles, bikes, a workshop or studio. The fenced yard features a paver patio, pergola and raised garden beds. Additional highlights include copper gutters and downspouts with leaf guards. The basement is dry and not affected by city-wide flooding events. Well-equipped, warm and inviting, and available May 1st for immediate occupancy.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/20/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Charles Krasner • Brokerage DRE #6505365458 • Sine & Monaghan LLC
    P: (313) 574-4950 charles@charleskrasner.com

Property Details for 171 Merriweather Road

Status
MLS #
58050201004
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$15,074 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Subdivision Name
Merriweather Heights Sub
Architectural Style
Colonial
Waterfront Features
All Sports Lake
Waterfront
No

Location

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Building Information for 171 Merriweather Road

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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$5,012 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,756

Property Taxes

$1,256

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 171 Merriweather Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 42.400816
  • Longitude: -82.89995
  • Cross Street: Kercheval Ave / Ridge Road
  • MLS Area Major: Grosse Pointe Farms (82334)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 38011030011000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $8,090.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $6,984.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,074.00
  • Tax Legal Description: FMQQ11 LOT 11 MERRIWEATHER HEIGHTS SUB PC 231 L64 P23 WCR
  • Association: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Grosse Pointe
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Four Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side Entrance
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 169
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 3234.0
  • Building Area Total: 3472.0
  • Building Area Source: Measured
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2484.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 750.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Measured
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 988.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Year Built: 1951
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Waterat Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Block, Daylight, Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Window Features: Egress Windows
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Beach Access, Marina, Park, Playground, Pool, Wi Fi Available
  • Community Features: Park, Playground, Tennis Courts, Wi Fi Available
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 2
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 18x13
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 3.0
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15x11
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 23x13
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 10
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 6x3
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 3.0
  • Room Type: Library
Room 12
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Dimensions: 6x3
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 171 Merriweather Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 20, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #58050201004

$739,000
Apr 20, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #50201004

$739,000
Apr 17, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1943406504

$739,000

+8.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/20/2026

Sold

Realcomp #58050201004

$739,000
04/20/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #50201004

$739,000
04/17/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1943406504

$739,000

+8.6% / yr

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Public Records for 171 Merriweather Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$8,090 ($674 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,312 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,312 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt988 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1974CountyWAYNEAPN38 011 03 0011 000

Schools near 171 Merriweather 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
Kerby Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Brownell Middle School
Public5 to 8

Grosse Pointe South High School
Public9 to 12

St Paul Catholic 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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