261 Lake Shore Road

4,854 Sq. Ft.
$165 / Sq. Ft.
4,854
Sq. Ft.
$165
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Grand French inspired residence with priceless views of beautiful Lake St. Clair. This home rests on .81 acres perched above Lake Shore Rd. in Grosse Pointe Farms. First floor master suite, maid's suite off kithen. All four bedrooms have private full baths. Spacious rooms throughout an open floor plan. Very versatile layout ready for anyone's needs or desires. Circular drive off Lake Shore Rd. Enter the attached garage from the driveway off Carmel Lane. Beautiful mature landscape in a picturesque...Grand French inspired residence with priceless views of beautiful Lake St. Clair. This home rests on .81 acres perched above Lake Shore Rd. in Grosse Pointe Farms. First floor master suite, maid's suite off kithen. All four bedrooms have private full baths. Spacious rooms throughout an open floor plan. Very versatile layout ready for anyone's needs or desires. Circular drive off Lake Shore Rd. Enter the attached garage from the driveway off Carmel Lane. Beautiful mature landscape in a picturesque setting. House to be sold "AS IS" to settle estate.
  1. Listed by Michael J. Fikany • Brokerage DRE #6504123062 • James R. Fikany Real Estate Co
    P: (313)-402-7070 C: (313)-402-7070 michaelfik@aol.com

Property Details for 261 Lake Shore Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
Palombit-Greiner Sub
Waterfront Features
Lake Front, Lake, Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 06/18/2026 12:34 PM

Property Details for 261 Lake Shore Road

StatusClosed
MLS #31218829
Days on Market440
Taxes$31,635 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1963
Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,283 SF
CountyWayne County

Location

Listing Courtesy of James R. Fikany Real Estate Co

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

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Building Information for 261 Lake Shore Road

Stories2Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,283 SF

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$6,623 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,986

Property Taxes

$2,636

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 261 Lake Shore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Kerby
  • Directions: Corner of Lake Shore and Carmel Lane
  • Latitude: 42.401538
  • Longitude: -82.888511
  • MLS Area Major: Grosse Pointe Farms (82334)
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 38008030018002
  • Tax Annual Amount: $31,635.00
  • Tax Year: 2013
School Information
  • Elementary School: Kerby
  • High School: GPSouth
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brownell
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 169.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.81
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4854.0
  • Building Area Total: 4854.0
  • Living Area: 4854.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Raw Mls Bathrooms Total: 4.5
  • Raw Mls Documents Change Timestamp: 01-30-2015 02:41:00 PM
  • Raw Mls Documents Count: 1
  • Raw Mls Lot Size: Irregular
  • Raw Mls Modification Timestamp: 01-22-2016 01:32:00 PM
  • Raw Mls Photos Change Timestamp: 05-15-2015 07:12:00 PM
  • Raw Mls Photos Count: 26
  • Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Raw Mls Stories Total: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1963
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: Yes
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Humidifier, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Block
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 23x10
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 20x15
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 23x17
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 18x12
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15x14
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 21x15
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 27x23
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 17x16
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 16.0

Property History for 261 Lake Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567982629

$800,000—
Jan 22, 2016

Sold

MiRealSource #31218829

$800,000—
Jan 12, 2016

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #31218829

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567982629

$800,000
01/22/2016

Sold

MiRealSource #31218829

$800,000
01/12/2016

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #31218829

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Public Records for 261 Lake Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$19,008 ($1,584 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,854 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,854 SqFtStories2Lot Size35,284 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1963CountyWAYNEAPN38 008 03 0018 002

Schools near 261 Lake Shore 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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Listing Courtesy of James R. Fikany Real Estate Co

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