979 Barrington Road

Closed 9/16/22
Closed 9/16/22
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Sun Room
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Living Room
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Dining Room
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Full Bathroom 1st Floor
Den
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Kitchen
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Bedroom 1 1st Floor
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Bedroom 2
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Bonus Room-2nd Floor
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Bedroom 3
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Bedroom 4
Full Bath 2nd Floor
Bedroom 5
Large Basement
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Big Deck
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3 Car Garage
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$250,000
5 beds2,343 sqft
979 Barrington Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1923Year Built
$107/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charm is found in all corners of this home. The curb appeal is wonderful, the lead glass windows in the front study are spectacular, and the moldings throughout add design appeal. 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a nice size kitchen, and a formal dining and living room provide tons of living space. There is a bonus room with plumbing on the second floor that could be an additional bathroom or 2nd floor laundry. A large deck on the back and a 3 car garage round out the many attributes of this home. This...Charm is found in all corners of this home. The curb appeal is wonderful, the lead glass windows in the front study are spectacular, and the moldings throughout add design appeal. 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a nice size kitchen, and a formal dining and living room provide tons of living space. There is a bonus room with plumbing on the second floor that could be an additional bathroom or 2nd floor laundry. A large deck on the back and a 3 car garage round out the many attributes of this home. This solid house on an awesome street in Grosse Pointe Park just needs a little decorating to make it shine again! House has been appraised at $299,000. Access the garage through the alley.
  • Listed by: Polly Ryan 313.402.8294 gppollyryan@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6505203476 • Bolton-Johnston Assoc. of G.P.
  • Listed by: Cathy Champion 313.884.7000 cathy@cchampion.com Brokerage DRE #6505203476 • Bolton-Johnston Assoc. of G.P.
Listing closed: 09/16/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 58050082672

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Median sold price

$294,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 979 Barrington Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,601 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Subdivision Name: WINDMILL POINTE SUB
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, Boat Facilities
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning Description: Commercial, Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 42.374679
  • Longitude: -82.938375
  • Cross Street: Jefferson / Alter
  • MLS Area Major: Grosse Pointe Park (82336)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 39009020188000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,769.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $1,832.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,601.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $72,508.00
  • Tax Legal Description: PKYY188 LOT 188 WINDMILL PTE SUB PC 126, 127, 379, 570, 696 L37 P5, 6 WCR
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Grosse Pointe
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Three Car Garage, Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 56.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 56X100
  • Encroachment: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 117600.0
  • Living Area: 2343.0
  • Building Area Total: 3569.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2343.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1226.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Year Built: 1923
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Block, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 10x11
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Description: Linoleum
  • Room Dimensions: 10x8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 6
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11x9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom5
Room 8
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 19x12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 11
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 19x7
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 11x12
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 979 Barrington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 16, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1498643300

$250,000—
Sep 16, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #58050082672

$250,000—
Sep 16, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #50082672

$250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/16/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1498643300

$250,000
09/16/2022

Sold

Realcomp #58050082672

$250,000
09/16/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #50082672

$250,000

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

Public Records for 979 Barrington Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$8,774 ($731 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,226 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated1923CountyWAYNEAPN39 009 02 0188 000

Schools near 979 Barrington Road

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bates Academy
Public - PK to 8
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
Public - PK to 8
Carstens Elementary-Middle School
Public - PK to 8
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
PublicPK to 8

Carstens Elementary-Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Detroit International Academy For Young Women
PublicPK to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 979 Barrington Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
$250,000
5
2,343
11,325
971 Barrington Road, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
–
–
1
2,392
13,068
14950 East Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
$595,000
–
–
932
1,307
948 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215
$112,500
–
2
2,454
6,534
965 Barrington Road, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
–
–
1.5
1,792
13,068
934 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215
–
–
3
2,853
6,970

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