257 Ridge Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236
7
Bed
5.5
Bath
9,346Sqft
1.05Acres(Lot)
Designed by legendary architect Albert Kahn and set on a rare, private acre in the heart of Grosse Pointe Farms, 257 Ridge Road is an architectural treasure steeped in history, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. This stately Tudor masterpiece makes an unforgettable first impression with a grand marble-floored foyer, 10-foot sculpted plaster ceilings, exquisite oak paneling with linen-fold carvings, handcrafted leaded-glass windows, custom cherub stained glass, herringbone hardwood floors, Juliet balconies, and Pewabic-tiled baths that honor Detroit's artistic legacy. Meticulously maintained throughout, the home blends historic grandeur with thoughtful modern updates, including a new electrical panel, generator, and central air for year-round comfort. The main level is rich in scale and
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Features
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedrooms: 7Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 5.5 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 2 -
Room Information
Total Rooms: 24 Porches: Patio,PorchInterior Features
Other Basement Description: Finished Fireplace: Yes -
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air Heating: Hot Water,Steam Heating Fuel: Natural GasFireplace
Family Room,Living Room,Primary BedroomWater Heater
Natural Gas
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Building Information
Year Built: 1929 Building Stories: 2 Story Fireplace: Family Room,Living Room,Primary Bedroom Foundation/Basement: Basement Architecture: Colonial,Tudor -
Exterior Features
Pool - Inground Construction: Brick,Wood -
Utility Features
Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary) -
Water
Public (Municipal) Water Heat: Natural Gas
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Lot Information
Lot Size: 1.05 Lot Dimensions: 245 X 186 Frontage Feet: 245 -
Property Information
SQ ft: 9346 Subdivision: Joy Realty Co Hamilton Park Sub 1 Financing: Cash,Conventional
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price: $2,500,000 -
Listing Information
Possession: Negotiable Legal Description: FMY470B TO 476 ELY 13 FT OF LOT 470 ALSO LOTS 471 TO 476 INCL JOY REALTY COS HAMILTON PARK SUB NO. 1 PC 122,404 L61 P88 WCR
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Tax Information
Annual Tax: $30,146 Parcel Number: 38007010470002 -
Possession
Negotiable -
Legal Information
Legal Description: Section: FMY470B TO 476 ELY 13 FT OF LOT 470 ALSO LOTS 471 TO 476 INCL JOY REALTY COS HAMILTON PARK SUB NO. 1 PC 122,404 L61 P88 WCR
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Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Size: 3 Car Garage Description: 2+ Assigned Spaces,Attached -
Multi-Unit Information
Road Frontage: Paved
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School Information
School District: Grosse Pointe -
Fire Place Information
Fire Place: Yes Fire Place Location: Family Room,Living Room,Primary Bedroom -
Utility Information
Water: Public (Municipal) Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
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Nearby Home Value
| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 Kerby Road , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 | $499,900 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,210 | 2,210 SqFt |
| 207 Lake Shore Drive , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 | $2,249,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 5,757 | 5,757 SqFt |
| 89 Lake Shore Road , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 | $2,200,000 | 5 | 5.5 | 6,346 | 6,346 SqFt |
| 319 Kercheval Avenue , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 | $700,000 | 2 | 2.5 | 2,626 | 2,626 SqFt |
| 190 Lakeview Avenue , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 | $650,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,400 | 2,400 SqFt |
| 168 Kerby Road , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 | $459,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,968 | 1,968 SqFt |
| 93 Merriweather Road , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 | $1,000,000 | 6 | 4.5 | 4,200 | 4,200 SqFt |
| 115 Lewiston Road , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 | $1,650,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,976 | 3,976 SqFt |
| 203 Ridge Road , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 | $785,900 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,187 | 3,187 SqFt |
| 489 Chalfonte Avenue , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 | $525,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,258 | 2,258 SqFt |
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/16/2026 @ 11:38
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