20428 E  River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
OFF MARKET

20428 E River Rd
Grosse Ile, MI 48138

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 5,400 sqft (on 0.82 acres)

$1,277,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,472/mo*

$1,277,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,472/mo*
5 Beds
4 Baths
5,400 sqft
(on 0.82 acres)

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Description

This elegant Grosse Ile waterfront property is idea for clients who want high-capacity boat hoists, a galvanized sea wall, and an impressive 2,000 square foot carriage house - in addition to an upscale 4,800 square foot home with separate in-law quarters. In 1995 this home was completely reconstructed and rebuilt. All that remains from the original structure is the basement and one of the 2 chimneys. The carriage house at the back of the property is brick/framed with cement siding, has forced gas heat, air conditioning, and is plumbed for fresh water. It's 2,000 square feet which is made up of; 330 square feet - high ceiling shop area with oak flooring and an 8x10 eclectic overhead door, 1,150 square foot garage area 29' deep with 3 bays 10' wide with 9' ceilings, 500 square foot second floor office with oak flooring and slot board shelving.

The main house boasts beautiful views of the Detroit River, Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring, a luxurious first-floor primary bedroom with fireplace and bathroom, library with built-in shelving overlooking the river, kitchen with all the upgrades and walk out patio, formal living room with 2nd fireplace, formal dining room, winding floating staircase with chandelier, first floor laundry room, and finished basement with heated flooring and 3rd fireplace.

The in-law quarters are accessible through either interior or exterior entrances and come complete with a kitchen, full bathroom, bedroom, combined living and dining room, and private deck.

At the water you'll find a 70' galvanized seawall with both a 10 ton and 5 ton hoist with runways of cement.

Some of the properties additional perks include a 25kW Generac whole-house generator, central vacuum system, pump irrigation system, underground buried electric and cable lines, 7 garage bays in all, back up water system for sump pump, natural gas grill, and chandelier lift.


This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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Home Details for 20428 E River Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 20Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.82 acres

Price History for 20428 E River Rd

DatePriceEventSource
02/08/2023ListingRemovedReal Estate One
10/25/2022$1,150,000Listed For SaleReal Estate One #20221005265
10/24/2022$1,100,000Sold
Realcomp II #20221005265
10/24/2022$1,150,000PendingRealcomp II #20221005265
06/15/2022$1,150,000Listed For SaleRealcomp II #20221005265
09/28/2021ListingRemovedRealcomp II #2210045949
06/15/2021$1,150,000PriceChange
Realcomp II #2210045949
03/23/2021$1,200,000Listed For SaleRealcomp II #2210015392
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$538,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 20428 E River Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.23
Single-Family Home
$630,000
02/02/26
4
2.5
4,093
0.34
Single-Family Home
$900,000
08/06/25
4
4.5
3,874
0.64
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
02/19/26
5
4.5
6,471
0.29
Single-Family Home
$425,000
07/10/25
4
2.5
2,899
0.75
Single-Family Home
$875,000
04/10/26
3
3
4,354
0.33
Single-Family Home
$390,000
10/27/25
3
3.5
2,775
0.98
Single-Family Home
$657,500
01/09/26
4
3.5
5,779
0.98
Single-Family Home
$640,000
02/05/26
5
3.5
5,059
0.98
Single-Family Home
$657,500
01/14/26
4
3.5
3,746
1.01
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
04/23/26
6
4.5
7,268

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What Locals Say about Grosse Ile

At least 57 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 96 % Say it's quiet

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 95 % Say parking is easy

  • 92 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 91 % Say there's wildlife

  • 89 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 28 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 28 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Mario Parisi
    "They appreciate the designated bike paths and the speed limit being set at a maximum of 35 mph throughout the entire island."
  • Kristen H.
    "Grew up here, it’s nice. Love all the nature and bird sanctuary right down the road. Also the canal is very nice"
  • Karin
    "Everything - from Friday football 🏈 to church Sundays and every day in between! Everyone is so friendly! Safe community. "
  • Courtney
    "Great education and very safe neighborhood. Grosse Ile is considered the safest community in Michigan. The community puts a lot of effort into keeping the city safe and beautiful. "
  • T'Angler
    "Island living just a short drive from downtown. Great wildlife, boating and fishing. Short boat trip to Canada too, eh?"
  • Francesca S.
    "It can be difficult on days when one of the bridges are closed for maintenance. "
  • Dlssmart
    "Recently moved here. Love the safe environment. Open spaces and wildlife. People are friendly and lots of events for such a small place "
  • Slapekas
    "It’s an outdoor community. It has great bike trails and natural area to walk. There are a lot of festivals and community activities."
  • Dlssmart
    "It is safe, full of trees, wildlife and birds. Small community feel, know some of our neighbors but only lived here less than a year. "
  • Elijah T.
    "We have been on the island since 2011, and have fallen in love with the area. It is not uncommon for us to see deer wandering through our property, and the public schools here are excellent! Our home is also on the bicycle trail, and is only 2 blocks from the sledding hill (both of which our kids love). The property is ~ 1/3 of an acre; giving our dogs plenty of room to run. We have gardens on the property, which have produced significant amounts of pesticide free, organic, food for us and our children. We have upgraded the hot water heater, and have reinsulated the entire attic, as well as the exterior walls. We all wish we didn't have to move, but I "
  • Bjensen
    "Excellent schools and the safest place in Michigan. Water, trees wildlife all around. Township provides: Many miles of bike trails, a farm/community center, golf course, 600 plus acres of greenspace with trails, airport, marina, sledding hill, soccer fields, kayak launch, lots of woods/wildife. Two private golf clubs and three private boat clubs, a tennis club, alpaca farm, Azalia farm/nursery. Water/boats everyhwere. This is a great, close-knit island community. The fire and police forces are top notch. Traffic is calm and slow. You just cannot beat this place for families and retirees. "
  • Bjensen
    "You will not find a better place to live for families and retirees. Note: I did nto say a better place to live in Michigan - you will be hard pressed to find a better place to live period. It is like living at summer camp all year. Water everywhere. Lots of open space - woods and wildlife, virtually no crime, phenomenal schools fabulous housing options, reasonable/rational law enforcement, code enforcement and the like (not crazy or anal like some places). The place is kind of lie a throwback to the 1950s. Downsides: Price is high, access to freeway takes 15 minutes, no real nightlife or shopping on the island (other than groceries); no diversity. Kids come out of the schools well educated, but often very naive. "

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20428 E River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,400 sqft single-family home built in 1925. This property is not currently available for sale. 20428 E River Rd was last sold on Oct 24, 2022 for $1,100,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 20428 E River Rd is $1,277,800.