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Last sold for $821,000 on Jul 29, 2010

257 RIDGE RD

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236
8 / 4
Baths
9,346 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$821,000 · Jul 29, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,115 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,236,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,197,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,473,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWAYNE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1953
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Kerby Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Brownell Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Grosse Pointe South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48236These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.24
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,719
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,444 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$140,061
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$167,400
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

257 Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Grosse Pointe 48236
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Grosse Pointe 48236
  • Older than 92% of homes in Grosse Pointe 48236

How it measures up in Grosse Pointe 48236

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grosse Pointe 48236.

Living area9,346 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,829 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 257 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrosse Pointe 48236Wayne County
Living areabigger than9,346 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac97% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than19298% of homes20% of homes

About 257 Ridge Rd

When did 257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI last sell?

257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI last sold on Jul 29, 2010 for $821,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI?

257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI has 8 bathrooms, 9,346 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI built?

257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI?

257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI is assigned to Kerby Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Brownell Middle School (middle), rated A; Grosse Pointe South High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Grosse Pointe Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI compare to other homes in Grosse Pointe 48236?

Among the 12,570 homes in Grosse Pointe 48236, it is bigger than almost all of them (9,346 ft² against a typical 1,829 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1929 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI was $14,115. The county assessed it at $1,236,900.

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