Last Sold Price
5 beds2,343 sqft$107/sqft
979 Barrington Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/16/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Polly Ryan • Brokerage DRE #6505203476 • Bolton-Johnston Assoc. of G.P.
    P: (313) 402-8294 gppollyryan@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Cathy Champion • Brokerage DRE #6505203476 • Bolton-Johnston Assoc. of G.P.
    P: (313) 884-7000 cathy@cchampion.com

Property Details for 979 Barrington Road

Status
MLS #
58050082672
Days on Market
25
Taxes
$3,601 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1923
Lot Size
0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
Subdivision Name
WINDMILL POINTE SUB
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Waterfront Features
All Sports Lake, Boat Facilities
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Commercial, Residential

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bolton-Johnston Assoc. of G.P.

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Roch

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Building Information for 979 Barrington Road

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

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$1,571 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,271

Property Taxes

$300

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 979 Barrington Road

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

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Public Records for 979 Barrington Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$6,778 ($565 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923CountyWAYNEAPN39 009 02 0188 000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 979 Barrington Road

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

Carstens Elementary-Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Detroit International Academy For Young Women
PublicPK to 12

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