257 Ridge Rd Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Property details
About 257 Ridge Rd
This Tudor style residence, designed by legendary architect Albert Kahn, exemplifies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Key features include a marble-floored foyer for a grand entrance. Expansive living room with oak paneling, linen-fold carvings, a sculptured plaster 10’ceiling, and herringbone-patterned floors. Rich wood-paneled library with a fireplace and bar, perfect for intimate gatherings or quiet retreats. Updated kitchen with eating space and a butler’s pantry for seamless entertaining. The master suite features a dressing room, fireplace and private bath for luxurious comfort. Beautiful coach house above the 3 car garage, has 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a custom kitchen. The Inground pool is set on just under an acre of lush grounds, ideal for relaxation and recreation. This estate blends historic architectural details with modern updates, creating a stunning functional residence.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Oven, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatment(s)
- Fireplace: LivRoom Fireplace, Natural Fireplace
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Garage
- Exterior: Exterior Balcony, Fenced Yard, Inground Pool, Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Porch
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,790,000
- Price/SqFt: $298
- Year Built: 1929
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 9,346 SqFt
- School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
- Lot Size: 0.99 Acres
- MLS Number: 50175936
- MLS Name: MiRealSource
- Office Name: Higbie Maxon Agney Inc
- Office Phone: (313) 886-3400
- Office Email: kay@higbiemaxon.com
- Listing Agent: Kay Agney
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2010 | Home Sold | $821,000 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Home Sold | $821,000 |
| Jun 06, 2007 | Home Sold | $1,430,000 |
| Jun 06, 2007 | Home Sold | $1,430,000 |
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Nearby schools
4
John Monteith Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•1275 Cook Rd
1
Tyrone Elementary School
Public Magnet 4-6
2.0 mi
•19525 Tyrone St
1
Distinctive College Preparatory
Public Charter KG-6
2.0 mi
•19360 Harper Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $96,875. Typical income of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Rock
Frequently asked questions
About 257 Ridge Rd
The listing price of 257 Ridge Rd property is $2,790,000.
The property 257 Ridge Rd is a house located in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, 48236.
Active Listing: 257 Ridge Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 257 Ridge Rd are: John Monteith Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Tyrone Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Distinctive College Preparatory (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brownell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Marquette Elementary-Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), J E Clark Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Grosse Pointe South High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Grosse Pointe North High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
The last sale was on July 29, 2010 for $821,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 257 Ridge Rd has 7 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 257 Ridge Rd is 9,346 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 257 Ridge Rd is 1929.
This home is located at 257 Ridge Rd in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI and zip code 48236. This 9,346 square foot home, which was built in 1929, sits on a 0.99 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,790,000.
Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. In the same period over 4 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI increased by 70.4% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $587,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 59 days.