8730 Ferry Road

3,212 Sq. Ft.
$148 / Sq. Ft.
3,212
Sq. Ft.
$148
per Sq. Ft.

Description

"Architecture is a tool of expression of what we are as a people, what we aspire to, and what we are becoming." -- Bruno Leon. This home was Custom designed by renowned architect Bruno Leon former Dean at the School of Architecture University of Detroit. This Franklin Llyod Wright inspired home is more than a house, It is living art. One-of-a-kind mid-century modern contemporary set in a picturesque natural setting - almost 1 acre - surrounded by towering trees and wildlife. Backs to the 70 acre..."Architecture is a tool of expression of what we are as a people, what we aspire to, and what we are becoming." -- Bruno Leon. This home was Custom designed by renowned architect Bruno Leon former Dean at the School of Architecture University of Detroit. This Franklin Llyod Wright inspired home is more than a house, It is living art. One-of-a-kind mid-century modern contemporary set in a picturesque natural setting - almost 1 acre - surrounded by towering trees and wildlife. Backs to the 70 acre Grosse Ile Nature preserve. The interior features a unique open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, rich wood finishes, heated terrazzo flooring, custom built-in furniture, three stone fireplaces and numerous skylights. Striking walls of windows bring incredible views of every season of the year. The home is 3212 square, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms with full ceramic tile. Second story loft area has a natural fireplace. There are no gutters as the roof drains into three large reflecting ponds.
  1. Listed by James Arminiak • Brokerage DRE #6503387480 • National Realty Centers, Inc
    P: (734)-578-3217 C: (734)-578-3217 jarminiak@gmail.com

Property Details for 8730 Ferry Road

Subdivision Name
SPRAGUES SUB
Architectural Style
Other, Ranch
Waterfront Features
Creek
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 05/05/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 8730 Ferry Road

StatusSold
MLS #2210095911
Days on Market10
Taxes$7,966 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1957
Lot Size0.87 AC / 37,897 SF
CountyWayne County

Location

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Sold By RE/MAX Platinum-Fenton

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Building Information for 8730 Ferry Road

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.87 AC / 37,897 SF

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$3,078 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,414

Property Taxes

$664

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8730 Ferry Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Meridian to Ferry. Turn East. Long driveway N. side of Ferry - House is at end of private drive.
  • Latitude: 42.139839
  • Longitude: -83.152826
  • Township: Wayne Grosse Ile Twp
  • Cross Street: N of Ferry/E of Merridian
  • MLS Area Major: Grosse Ile Twp (82185)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 73016010016002
  • Tax Amount Summer: $3,412.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $4,554.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,966.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $178,177.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 551A16B THE NLY PART OF LOT 16 MEASURING 70 FT ON THE ELY LINE AND 210 FT ON THE WLY LINE OF SAID LOT SPRAGUES SUB PC 551 L24 P98 WCR
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Grosse Ile Twp
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Faces Side
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 274.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.87
  • Lot Size Area: 0.87
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 274.00X136.00
  • Lot Features: Native Plants, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 274
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 207700.0
  • Living Area: 3212.0
  • Building Area Total: 3212.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3212.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1957
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach With Ramp, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Closets, Accessible Doors, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallways, Central Living Area, Reinforced Floors
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Foundation Details: Poured, Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Other, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Caps
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 25 x 12
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 2
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 8
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 6
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 24
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 10
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Dimensions: 25 x 12
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 16
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 22 x 17
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Spree: No

Property History for 8730 Ferry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #2210095911

$475,000
May 5, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #40256205

$475,000
Jan 5, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483634279

$475,000

+3.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2022

Sold

Realcomp #2210095911

$475,000
05/05/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #40256205

$475,000
01/05/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483634279

$475,000

+3.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 8730 Ferry Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$10,839 ($903 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,212 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,212 SqFtStories1Lot Size79,279 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957ZoningR-1-BCountyWAYNEAPN73 016 01 0016 002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8730 Ferry Road

This home is within Grosse Ile Township Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Meridian Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Grosse Ile Middle School
Public6 to 8

Grosse Ile High School
Public9 to 12

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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