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257 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe, MI, 48236

7beds
7baths
10,346sqft
$2,500,000
$242price/sqft
$18,509/moest. monthly cost
$740,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Designed by legendary architect Albert Kahn and situated on a rare, private acre in the heart of Grosse Pointe Farms, 257 Ridge Road is an architectural treasure—steeped in history and refined in craftsmanship. This stately Tudor masterpiece is a study in elegance, from its grand marble-floored foyer—worthy of a cinematic entrance—to its 10-foot sculpted plaster ceilings, exquisite oak paneling with linen-fold carvings, and handcrafted leaded-glass windows, including custom cherub stained glass. Every inch reflects timeless quality, with herringbone-patterned hardwood floors, Juliet balconies, and Pewabic-tiled baths paying homage to Detroit’s artistic legacy. The main level offers sun-drenched formal rooms, each rich in scale and historic detail. The paneled library features a bar, built-ins, and fireplace, while the grand living room impresses with carved oak paneling, an ornate fireplace surround, and leaded French doors opening to a covered terrace overlooking manicured gardens and a heated in-ground pool. The formal dining room glows beneath a Waterford chandelier, while the refreshed kitchen offers newer appliances, granite counters, a casual dining area, and an adjoining den/family room for today’s relaxed living. Upstairs, seven bedrooms provide comfort and character—including an expansive primary suite designed as a true retreat, complete with dual bedrooms for ultimate privacy and versatility. Modern updates include a generator and central air for year-round comfort. A private gym adds further convenience. Above the attached three-car garage, a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath coach house with full kitchen and laundry offers ideal space for guests, multigenerational living, au pair suite, or an executive rental. Outside, the estate lives like a private resort, with lush gardens, brick pathways, and a beautifully restored pool house completing the setting. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, this is a once-in-a-generation offering—an iconic home in one of the most sought-after settings in the Grosse Pointes.

Getting Around

23
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
35
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Kerby Elementary SchoolGrades K-40.3 mi
8/10
Brownell Middle SchoolGrades 5-80.5 mi
10/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1929

Materials

  • Foundation: Basement
  • Construction materials: Brick,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial,Tudor
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished

Bathroom1

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 400

Bathroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 70

Bathroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 75

Bathroom4

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 60

Bathroom5

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 48

Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 418

Bedroom1

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 552

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 400

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 234

Bedroom4

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 104

Bedroom5

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 120

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Full bathrooms: 5
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 567

Features

  • Pantry,Eat-in Kitchen
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 1,000
  • Finished area above ground: 9,346

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Boiler,Hot Water,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 11,721
  • Total interior livable area: 10,346 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 416

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 1260

Office

  • Level: First
  • Area: 182

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 38007010470002
  • Special condition: Private

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: In Ground,Outdoor Pool
  • Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
  • Exterior features: Sidewalks
  • Frontage type: Road
  • Frontage length: 245

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.05 Acres
  • Features: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft.,Large Lot - 65+ Ft.
  • Lot size dimensions: 245 x 186

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: 3 or More Spaces,Garage,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3