489 Ballantyne Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236
What's special
Exceptional custom-built residence in the heart of Grosse Pointe Shores offering nearly 5,000 square feet of gracious living space plus an impressive 2,725-square-foot finished lower level. A grand foyer with circular staircase introduces the home's beautifully proportioned rooms. The expansive family room features custom paneling, built-in cabinetry and fireplace, while the step-down living room offers a serene setting for entertaining with a second fireplace and large windows. The elegant formal dining room is distinguished by custom fabric walls and sconces. Original Sherle Wagner designer powder room with solid-marble fixtures and 24-karat gold-plated appointments. The spacious kitchen features 10-foot ceilings and a walk-in pantry and opens to a wonderful sunroom/kitchen extension designed for everyday living and entertaining. This light-filled space includes a wet bar with seating, casual dining and an additional sitting area overlooking the professionally landscaped backyard and koi pond. Upstairs, the generous primary suite features a spacious bath with oversized soaking tub, dual sinks and custom built-in cabinetry. Two additional bedrooms offer large closets and share a full hall bath. The extraordinary finished lower level provides approximately 2,725 additional square feet with a second kitchen, media room, workout area, full bath with large steam shower and Jacuzzi tub, and abundant storage. Pool table, family room wall unit, and basement wall unit stay with the home. MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS: NEW ROOF, NEW HVAC SYSTEM AND NEWLY REBUILT WHOLE-HOUSE GENERATOR. Additional features include first-floor laundry/mudroom, two first-floor guest baths and an attached 2.5-car garage. Professionally designed landscaping, a brick-paver circular drive and backyard patio complete this stately Grosse Pointe Shores residence. Listing agent is related to seller.
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Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Julie Ahee 313-300-9524,
Sine & Monaghan LLC 313-884-7000
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Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Entry, Exercise Room, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Sun/Florida Room, Basement Full Bath, First Flr Lavatory, Master Bedroom, Second Flr Full Bathroom, Dining Room
Bedroom 1
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 408
- Dimensions: 17 x 24
Bedroom 2
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Bathroom 1
- Features: Marble
- Level: Second
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Bathroom 2
- Features: Ceramic
- Level: Second
- Area: 105
- Dimensions: 7 x 15
Bathroom 3
- Features: Ceramic
- Level: Basement
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Dining room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Family room
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 765
- Dimensions: 17 x 45
Kitchen
- Features: Ceramic
- Level: First
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Living room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 357
- Dimensions: 21 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor Laundry
Features
- High Ceilings, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Bar, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,717
- Total interior livable area: 7,492 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,992
- Finished area below ground: 2,500
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 113
- Features: Walk to School, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 74 004 05 0009 000
- Special conditions: Private
- Other equipment: Home Theater
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Woodland Shores Estates Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Grosse Pointe Shores
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $473,300
- Annual tax amount: $25,749
- Date on market: 10/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $473,300 +11.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $423,700 +6.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $397,300 -0.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $398,700 +4% |
| 2021 | -- | $383,300 |
| 2020 | $16,505 | $383,300 +9.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $349,500 +11.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $313,500 +3.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $304,000 +5% |
| 2016 | -- | $289,400 -12.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $330,400 +7.3% |
| 2013 | $30,789 | $307,890 -12% |
| 2011 | -- | $349,870 -7.8% |
| 2010 | $11,768 -7.4% | $379,590 -7.4% |
| 2009 | $12,714 +0.4% | $410,100 -16.5% |
| 2008 | $12,662 +2.3% | $490,890 -4.5% |
| 2007 | $12,377 +22.8% | $514,080 -2.9% |
| 2005 | $10,075 -32.8% | $529,600 +47.8% |
| 2001 | $14,991 +8% | $358,351 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $13,877 | $347,239 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,067,900
$929,000 - $1.23M
Not available
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