Last Sold Price
3 beds2,504 sqft$178/sqft
280 Merriweather Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236

Description

Excellent for entertaining inside & out! This quintessential M-street Colonial is centrally located in the heart-of-the-Farms. Enter the formal foyer with twin sets of French doors, one to the sunny living room, with bay window and fireplace, the other to the spacious kitchen - where everyone likes to congregate! Warm rich cherry cabinets, shimmering granite and countertop seating. Formal dining room and charming lav are right at hand, so is the private home office. The elegant stairway leads to...Excellent for entertaining inside & out! This quintessential M-street Colonial is centrally located in the heart-of-the-Farms. Enter the formal foyer with twin sets of French doors, one to the sunny living room, with bay window and fireplace, the other to the spacious kitchen - where everyone likes to congregate! Warm rich cherry cabinets, shimmering granite and countertop seating. Formal dining room and charming lav are right at hand, so is the private home office. The elegant stairway leads to 3 comfy bedrooms and a full bath with newer marble floor and white glazed tub & tile. Watch the fun unfold in the backyard from the 2nd floor balcony. Enjoy coffee in the morning on the covered front porch or in your private oasis out back - the perfect place to staycation! Curvaceous paver patio, hot tub, cool pergola, perennials & raised vegetable garden. The dry basement sports a 20 x 30 rec-room with fireplace, full bath, laundry & utility rooms with lots of storage space. Walk to schools, Hill dining, shops, services & more. Enjoy the many amenities of Pier Park and year-round community events.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/11/2023 12:00 AM

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

Property Details for 280 Merriweather Road

Status
MLS #
58050113617
Days on Market
15
Taxes
$5,810 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1938
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
Subdivision Name
Merriweather Park Sub
Architectural Style
Colonial
Waterfront Features
All Sports Lake
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$457,500

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

Grosse Pointe, MI

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Location

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Sold By Sine & Monaghan LLC

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Building Information for 280 Merriweather Road

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,755 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,271

Property Taxes

$484

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 280 Merriweather Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 42.40330059
  • Longitude: -82.90563718
  • Cross Street: Charlexoix Ave / Beaupre Ave
  • MLS Area Major: Grosse Pointe Farms (82334)
  • Water Body Name: Lake St Clair
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 38010020103000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $2,991.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $2,819.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,810.00
  • Tax Legal Description: FMHH103 LOT 103 MERRIWEATHER PARK SUB PC 231 L52 P65 WCR
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Association: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Kerby
  • High School: Grosse Pointe South
  • High School District: Grosse Pointe
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brownell
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 40.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 119
  • Encroachment: No
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2504.0
  • Building Area Total: 2636.0
  • Building Area Source: Measured
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1789.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 715.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Measured
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 847.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Year Built: 1938
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Brick Mortar
  • 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: 2.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Block, Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk In Closets
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Beach Access, Marina, Park, Playground, Pool
  • Community Features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12x7
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Office
Room 2
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 14x10
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 17x9
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 18x14
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Marble
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15x13
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Description: Marble
  • Room Dimensions: 5x4
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 5x4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Room 10
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 11
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 280 Merriweather Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517122531

$446,700

+1.5% / yr

Aug 11, 2023

Sold

Realcomp #58050113617

$446,700
Aug 11, 2023

Sold

MiRealSource #50113617

$446,700
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517122531

$446,700

+1.5% / yr

08/11/2023

Sold

Realcomp #58050113617

$446,700
08/11/2023

Sold

MiRealSource #50113617

$446,700

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

Public Records for 280 Merriweather Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,803 ($400 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,544 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt844 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt844 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1967CountyWAYNEAPN38 010 02 0103 000

Schools near 280 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

Grosse Pointe Academy
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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