285 Mount Vernon Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
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OFF MARKET

285 Mount Vernon Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,738 sqft

$459,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,047/mo*
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$459,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,047/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,738 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Beautifully redone colonial in a great location in the Farms with 1 car attached garage. Not your typical Grosse Pointe Colonial. Exterior has art deco details but interior has been updated for todays living with sophisticated design and open floor plan. Newer kitchen (March 2015) with custom cabinets, carrera marble counter tops and high end appliances (Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air and Bosch). Redone dark floors through out and newly painted white walls make for a striking interior. Bedrooms are large (master is 20X11) and have new custom closets. Updated bath (June 2015). Nice private backyard with deck and new fence (August 2016). House is move in ready.
285 Mount Vernon Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,738 sqft single-family home built in 1936. It last sold for $280,000 on Dec 2, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $459,300, with a rent estimate of $2,558/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 285 Mount Vernon Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Pantry, Recreation Room, Workshop, Sun RoomStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Other, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Other, BrickLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1936Year Updated: 1966
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price History for 285 Mount Vernon Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/02/2016$280,000Sold
N/A
10/05/2016$274,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/24/2014$190,750Sold
MiRealSource #31175496
12/12/2013$189,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Grosse Pointe Farms

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$169,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 285 Mount Vernon Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
343 Mount Vernon Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0.16
Single-Family Home
$409,000
02/27/26
3
1.5
2,091
341 McMillan Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0.22
Single-Family Home
$445,000
04/08/26
3
1.5
1,679
423 Moran Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0.35
Single-Family Home
$301,992
04/06/26
3
1.5
1,848
317 Mount Vernon Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0.09
Single-Family Home
$510,000
02/17/26
3
1.5
2,223
255 Merriweather Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0.13
Single-Family Home
$440,000
07/11/25
3
1.5
2,746
395 Mount Vernon Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI
0.26
Single-Family Home
$377,000
08/26/25
3
1.5
1,412
254 Mount Vernon St, Grosse Pointe, MI
0.12
Single-Family Home
$460,000
10/28/25
3
2.5
2,016
357 McMillan Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0.22
Single-Family Home
$540,000
08/29/25
3
1.5
2,055
412 Manor St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0.39
Single-Family Home
$360,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,919
309 McMillan Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0.24
Single-Family Home
$540,000
10/07/25
3
1.5
2,149

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Grosse Pointe Farms

At least 110 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 96 % Say parking is easy

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 88 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 85 % Say kids play outside

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 79 % Say it's quiet

  • 75 % Say there are community events

  • 72 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 69 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Maura
    "Family friendly with safe places to play, ride bikes and be a kid. This a walkable area with great access to the water and parks. Great activities and shopping nearby. It is slowly becoming more diversified. "
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  • Maura
    "We have a neighborhood block party every year that is well attended by all ages in the neighborhood."
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  • Maura
    "We have a yearly block party and our neighbors look out for on another. Many neighbors ride the KLine during the summer to visit shops and restaurants on Kercheval or gather at the Farms Pier waterfront park."
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  • Cyndee H.
    "Love it living here in Grosse Pointe Farms Michigan for schools lifestyle and the lake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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  • Patty S.
    "Great schools. sense of local pride and people are proud to say that they are from here. strong parental involvement in the schools"
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  • Marybeth M.
    "I’ve lived in the Grosse Pointes my entire life / great schools, parks, city services. Definitely recommend."
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  • Preppeone
    "Schools are great and there is a lot of community involvement. Neighborhoods are very safe. Very family friendly."
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  • Steve.harthorn
    "Access to Lake St Clair. Great community. Very little crime. Great city services. Great youth sports programs (Little League Baseball, Soccer and Hockey."
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  • Steve.harthorn
    "Great place to live. Family oriented, great city park, excellent city services and great children sports programs. "
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  • Grantgartrell
    "One of the best places in the USA. Great family friendly neighborhood with excellent restaurants, bars and local shopping choices. Walkable and bicycle friendly streets. Excellent schools. The Grosse Pointes are the best kept secret. Beautiful unique architecture and right next Lake At. Clair. "
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  • Grantgartrell
    "It is in a major metropolitan area but feels like a small town. Beautiful mature trees, unique architecture, wonderful families, community, and world-class schools make this a great place to live. Plus you have Lake St. Clair in your backyard!"
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  • debrajay
    "Grosse Pointe Farms is one of the loveliest communities in the country. Great schools, low crime and fantastic parks on the water. Great place for kids to grow up."
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  • Kelley A. V.
    "Right on Lake St. Clair with award winning K-12 Public Schools, parochial and independent schools. State of the Art Senior Citizen Housing and programs available. Very pet friendly. Private park for Farms residence with tennis courts, paddle tennis courts a recreation building, grounds, ice skating in the winter & a beach. Private Golf, Equestrian and multi yacht clubs within minutes. Every conceivable type of restaurant many boutique and national stores close to home."
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  • John
    "Great Family Oriented Place to live. They could use more Casual places to dine as I dress in a suit for work and the last thing I feel like doing is putting it back on to go out for a casual dinner and drink. Great place to live. People are much Friendlier than where we lived previously (Rochester, MI)"
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