Last Sold Price
6 beds8,442 sqft$177/sqft
217 Touraine Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236

Description

Spectacular limestone Georgian revival estate! Built for John B. Ford in 1929 and later lived in by the Harley Earl (General Motors) family. An air of elegance and beauty is found througout this magnificent home. Marble foyer with circular floating staircase. Formal living room with fireplace. Updated kitchen with center island, granite, butler's pantry and breakfast nook. Luxurious master suite with private bath. 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. Servants staircase to second floor. Beautifully...Spectacular limestone Georgian revival estate! Built for John B. Ford in 1929 and later lived in by the Harley Earl (General Motors) family. An air of elegance and beauty is found througout this magnificent home. Marble foyer with circular floating staircase. Formal living room with fireplace. Updated kitchen with center island, granite, butler's pantry and breakfast nook. Luxurious master suite with private bath. 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. Servants staircase to second floor. Beautifully landscaped grounds featuring large patios surrounded by gardens and an in-ground swimming pool with hot tub. 5 car heated attached garage. Central-air.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/06/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Beline Obeid • Brokerage DRE #6505364837 • Beline Obeid Realty
    P: (313) 343-0100 beline@beline.com

Property Details for 217 Touraine Road

Status
MLS #
58031309200
Days on Market
25
Taxes
$32,731 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1929
Lot Size
0.93 AC / 40,480 SF
Subdivision Name
Joy Realty Cos Hamilton Park Sub
Architectural Style
Colonial
Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,825,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

Grosse Pointe, MI

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 217 Touraine Road

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.93 AC / 40,480 SF

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$10,326 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,599

Property Taxes

$2,728

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 217 Touraine Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: S. of Moross. E. off Charlevoix.
  • Latitude: 42.406021
  • Longitude: -82.899337
  • Cross Street: Moross / Charlevoix
  • MLS Area Major: Grosse Pointe Farms (82334)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 38007010454300
  • Tax Amount Summer: $17,459.87
  • Tax Amount Winter: $15,271.06
  • Tax Annual Amount: $32,730.93
  • Tax Legal Description: Lots 454 to 464 Incl. also wly 0.63 ft of lot 465
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Grosse Pointe
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Five Car Garage, Attached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 220.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 220x184
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 720500.0
  • Living Area: 8442.0
  • Building Area Total: 12629.0
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 8442.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 4187.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Year Built: 1929
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • 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: 5.2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Spa: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Marina, Park, Playground, Pool
  • Community Features: Park, Playground, Tennis Courts
  • Exterior Features: Spa Hottub
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16x14
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 28x17
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15x14
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 16x13
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 23x19
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11x19
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom4
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 31x19
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 19x19
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 217 Touraine Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2017

Sold

Realcomp #58031309200

$1,495,000
Jan 6, 2017

Sold

MiRealSource #31309200

$1,495,000
Dec 12, 2016

Contract Signed

Realcomp #58031309200

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2017

Sold

Realcomp #58031309200

$1,495,000
01/06/2017

Sold

MiRealSource #31309200

$1,495,000
12/12/2016

Contract Signed

Realcomp #58031309200

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

Public Records for 217 Touraine Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$36,002 ($3,000 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths6Total Finished SqFt8,583 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,583 SqFtStories2Lot Size38,333 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929CountyWAYNEAPN38 007 01 0454 300Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 217 Touraine 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 217 Touraine Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
$1,495,000
6
8,442
40,480
$1
6
6,000
$985,000
4
4,835
15,681
$1,275,000
5,758
21,344
6,393
39,640
$825,000
4
4,526
17,640

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