561 Lake Shore Rd Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236
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About 561 Lake Shore Rd
Property tours begin 6/11/2025! A first offering of this custom Lake Shore estate featuring sweeping waterfront views of Lake Saint Clair. Priced attractively, this home presents a rare value-add opportunity—especially with neighboring sales exceeding $425 per square foot. Lovingly built from the ground up with attention to detail and highly functional design, 561 Lake Shore Drive was developed and maintained by the same owners for over 50 years. Situated on more than three-quarters of an acre, it offers a large, private backyard—an uncommon feature for much of Lake Shore Drive. The layout is ideal and ready for your cosmetic updates. The floor plan is incredibly attractive and checks every box. The expansive family room flows seamlessly into a large kitchen and pantry, all with beautiful views of both the water and the backyard. The first floor also features a spacious mudroom off the 3.5-car attached garage, a den/home office with fireplace and warm wood panel walls, and formal living and dining rooms with lake views. The impressive double-height foyer with a curved main staircase and abundant storage throughout the first floor add to the home's appeal. Upstairs, the large master suite features water views, a fireplace, oversized his-and-hers walk-in closets, and en suite bath. Five additional bedrooms—all with private en suite bathrooms—bring the total to six bedrooms. A separate in-law suite includes a bedroom, full bath, sitting room, and plumbing for a kitchenette, located off the rear staircase. Several large hallway walk-in closets could be easily converted to a second-floor laundry. No need for an addition or major layout reconfiguration—this home has the bones of a premier Lake Shore estate. With neighboring sales surpassing $2.8M, 561 Lake Shore Drive offers a rare chance to customize your dream home at a compelling value. Additional information to follow.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Three and Half Car Garage, Attached
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,695,000
- Price/SqFt: $169
- Directions: Lake Shore & Woodland Shores Drive
- Year Built: 1970
- Living Area: 10,020 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.79 Acres
- MLS Number: 20251005302
- MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
- Office Name: Jim Saros Real Estate Services
- Office Phone: (313) 886-9030
- Listing Agent: James B Saros
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Nearby schools
4
John Monteith Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•1275 Cook Rd
7
Ferry Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•748 Roslyn Rd
3
Stevens T. Mason Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.8 mi
•1640 Vernier Rd
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 $120,076. The majority of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI residents have income $200k+ annually. Most families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
Frequently asked questions
About 561 Lake Shore Rd
The listing price of 561 Lake Shore Rd property is $1,695,000.
The property 561 Lake Shore Rd is a house located in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, 48236.
Coming Soon: 561 Lake Shore Rd is Coming Soon. This listing has not previously been on the market, but will be on the market soon (no showings are allowed yet). A listing contract has been executed.
The nearby schools for 561 Lake Shore Rd are: John Monteith Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ferry Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Stevens T. Mason Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brownell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Parcells Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Marquette Elementary-Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Grosse Pointe North High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Grosse Pointe South High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
The property at 561 Lake Shore Rd has 7 bedrooms and 5 full and 3 half bathrooms.
The property 561 Lake Shore Rd is 10,020 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 561 Lake Shore Rd is 1970.
This home is located at 561 Lake Shore Rd in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI and zip code 48236. This 10,020 square foot home, which was built in 1970, sits on a 0.79 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,695,000.