4161 Gardner Road

Sold 8/8/24
Sold 8/8/24
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Last Sold Price
$1,550,000
5 beds8,300 sqft$187/sqft
4161 Gardner Road, Metamora, MI 48455

Description

Hidden in the Hunt! This gorgeous Chateau begins with a magical approach through a 14th century gated entry, winding 800 feet through woodland trails to culminate at this Castle! Custom built with limestone, stucco, cedar shake roof, solid Copper gutters and eyebrows, this home has unique features such as the historic 6" Copper downspouts retrieved from Detroit's J L Hudsons' demolition. A stunning elevation meets the eye with an 18' Copper Witches cap! Enter through a 320 lb custom door with Rocky...Hidden in the Hunt! This gorgeous Chateau begins with a magical approach through a 14th century gated entry, winding 800 feet through woodland trails to culminate at this Castle! Custom built with limestone, stucco, cedar shake roof, solid Copper gutters and eyebrows, this home has unique features such as the historic 6" Copper downspouts retrieved from Detroit's J L Hudsons' demolition. A stunning elevation meets the eye with an 18' Copper Witches cap! Enter through a 320 lb custom door with Rocky Mountain hardware to a huge hunting lodge, with floor to ceiling Granite fireplace, 12 ft high barn hand oiled beam ceiling, carvings and handpainted walls, 4" planked Cherry floors and pegged Oak floors along with slate, limestone & tile. Featuring an 8' antler chandelier and stone hearth with hidden TV screen, 2' deep window sills encase Petoskey stones and fossils, and a custom carved German-style bar with a full slab of solid wood supported by two carved horses. Journey to the grand kitchen with spacious Granite island and counters, pantry/office area with laundry, SubZero stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop! Offering utility with character! Beautiful dining room, vaulted ceiling, 2-story Granite fireplace and walls of windows to view the elevated boardwalk overlooking a classic inground pool and stone waterfall pooling in the lower level. A primary bedroom or yoga studio enjoys a 500 sq ft lounge w/spa bath, sitting room, gas fireplace plus a heated and drywalled garage. Second floor features a huge Master with painted turret, gas fireplace, laundry room, custom bath with amazing Roman style shower, separate cherry dressing rooms and balcony. Two more bedrooms PLUS an 850 sq ft private entrance in-law suite featuring the historic wooden door from Joe Lewis' boxing gym. Wine Cellar, theatre room, 7 doorwalls to decks, quartzite patio, inground 20x40 heated pool w/lights, jets, and limestone waterfall - all on 20 wooded acres with trails to roam and a treehouse to climb! Turn off the lights and star gaze!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/08/2024 10:45 AM

  1. Listed by Carole Porretta • Brokerage DRE #6505345172 • Coventry Realty LLC
    P: (810) 678-2288 C: (248) 310-4242 porrettaprop@yahoo.com

Property Details for 4161 Gardner Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
20240012379
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$15,104 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
19.95 AC / 869,022 SF
County
Lapeer County
Architectural Style
Country French, Italianate, Other, Regency, Tuscan
Waterfront
No
Senior Community
No
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Building Information for 4161 Gardner Road

Stories-Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size19.95 AC / 869,022 SF

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Property Information for 4161 Gardner Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South off Dryden Road, 3 miles to gated entrance.
  • Latitude: 42.93892
  • Longitude: -83.26432
  • Cross Street: South of Dryden Rd / East of Gardner Rd
  • MLS Area Major: Area09171Metamora Twp
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 01501401000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $6,410.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $8,694.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,104.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $659,295.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SEC 14, T6N-R10E, SEC 14, BEG ON W LN OF SEC N 00DEG 58'35" W 659.83FT FROM W1/4 COR; TH S 89 DEG 58'35" E 759.3FT; THE S 00DEG 58'35" E 18.59FT; TH S 89DEG 58' 35" E 580.28FT; THE N 00DEG 33'19" W 657.55FT; TH N 89DEG 55'52" W 1344.00FT;TH S 00DEG 58'35" E 640.08FT ALONG THE WLINE OF SEC TO POB. CONTAINS 19.95 AC, INCLUDING THAT PART RESERVED FOR GARDNER RD., SO CALLED.
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Lapeer
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.5
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Threeand Half Car Garage, Attached, Direct Access, Electricityin Garage, Garage Faces Front, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Side Entrance
  • Garage Dimensions: 43x28
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 19.95
  • Lot Size Area: 19.95
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 618x1472x646x1354
  • Lot Features: Hilly Ravine, North Windbreaks, Native Plants, South West Shading, Sprinklers, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 618
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 723600.0
  • Living Area: 8300.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 7000.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1300.0
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1750.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Builder
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: Other, Sheds
  • Year Built: 1980
Building Features
  • Percent Wooded: 80
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Stone, Stucco
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Sealed Foundation
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Remodeled: 2018
  • Roof: Other, Tile, Wood
Utilities
  • Electric: Service100Amp, Volts220, Generator
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 5.2
  • Appliances: Built In Freezer, Built In Gas Oven, Built In Gas Range, Built In Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Other, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Purifier Owned, Wine Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Daylight, Partially Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Dining Room, Gas, Great Room, Other Locations, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: ENERGYSTARQualified Doors, ENERGYSTARQualified Exhaust Fans, ENERGYSTARQualified Light Fixtures, Jetted Tub, Sound System, Spa Hottub, Wet Bar
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Rooms Total: 17
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Closed Circuit Cameras, Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Window Features: Egress Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Chimney Caps, Gate House, Lighting, Permeable Paving, Spa Hottub
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Terrace
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Granite
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 4
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Granite
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 5
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Granite
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 6
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 7
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Granite
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 8
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 40.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Spree: No

Property History for 4161 Gardner Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 8, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #20240012379

—
Aug 8, 2024

Contract Signed

Realcomp #20240012379

—
Mar 1, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #20240012379

$1,550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/08/2024

Sold

Realcomp #20240012379

—
08/08/2024

Contract Signed

Realcomp #20240012379

—
03/01/2024

Sold

Realcomp #20240012379

$1,550,000

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

Public Records for 4161 Gardner Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$18,970 ($1,581 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,555 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,555 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,129 SqFtStories1Lot Size869,022 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1980ZoningA-2CountyLAPEERAPN015-014-010-00

Schools near 4161 Gardner Road

This home is within Lapeer Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Emma Murphy Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rolland Warner Middle School
Public - 6 to 7
Lapeer East Senior High School
Public - 10 to 12
Turrill Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Emma Murphy Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Rolland Warner Middle School
Public6 to 7

Lapeer East Senior High School
Public10 to 12

Turrill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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: 4161 Gardner Road, Metamora, MI 48455
$1,550,000
5
8,300
869,022
4091 Gardner Road, Metamora, MI 48455
–
3
2.5
2,748
304,920
2100 East Dryden Road, Metamora, MI 48455
$149,900
3
1,568
779,288
4267 Gardner Road, Metamora, MI 48455
$640,000
3
4,458
435,600
4069 Gardner Road, Metamora, MI 48455
–
4
2
2,584
304,920
2208 East Dryden Road, Metamora, MI 48455
$2,150,000
4
5,978
1,392,613

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