459 Rivard ST, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Est. $4,407/mo with current taxes · · See the breakdown
About this home
Timeless charm, enchanting gardens and beautiful architectural details define this 1928 red-brick Colonial in Grosse Pointe. Offering 2,144 square feet of generously proportioned living space, this character-filled home welcomes you with a distinctive wood-paneled entry door, rich hardwood floors, original casement windows and textured plaster walls crowned with delicate decorative scrollwork. A gracious living room centers around a fireplace, while French doors invite you into a captivating Florida room with beamed ceilings and lovely views of the private gardens. The formal dining room provides an elegant setting for gatherings, with another set of French doors opening to a step-down family room featuring a second fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Two access points to the staircase add to the home's distinctive floor plan. The kitchen offers built-in features and a cozy seating counter, ready for your personal touch. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms offer generous closets, including a primary suite with a private bath and dual closets. The open, unfinished basement provides additional storage and possibilities, along with a convenient lavatory. Outside, a beautifully landscaped retreat awaits, with abundant hydrangeas, perennial plantings and a paver patio and walkway creating an inviting backdrop for quiet mornings or summer gatherings. A three-car detached garage completes the property. Brimming with enduring character, this special home offers an opportunity to celebrate its vintage beauty while adding your own style and thoughtful updates.
Monthly payment
The tax line is the seller's current bill from the MLS. Michigan uncaps the taxable value the year after a sale, so tap See uncapped taxes for what a buyer will likely pay then.The uncapped tax line is this home's bill after it uncaps: half the price times 52.30 mills, the 2025 homestead rate here. Insurance is a $2,400/yr placeholder and PMI 0.55% of the loan below 20% down. An estimate, not a loan quote.
The facts
| Price | $550,000 |
| Beds | 4 |
| Baths | 2 full, 2 half |
| Square feet | 2,144 |
| Type | Single family residence |
| Subdivision | UNIVERSITY PLACE |
| County | Wayne |
| MLS # | 58050226264 |
| Listed | 2026-10-29 |
| Days on market | 0 |
| Year built | 1928 |
| Possession | At closing |
| Stories | 2 stories |
| Heating | Natural gas, Steam |
| Foundation | Basement |
| Garage spaces | 3.0 |
| Water / Sewer | City water & sewer |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Pool | Community |
| Parcel number | 37004020006000 |
| Listing office | Beline Obeid Realty |
Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours
| This seller today | You, the year after buying | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable value | $195,506 | about $275,000 |
| Yearly property tax | $10,216 | about $14,381 |
Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. That's about $4,165 a year more than this seller pays. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $304,600. Your taxable value resets to the SEV the year after you buy, and assessors usually raise it to about half the sale price. Estimate uses Grosse Pointe's 2025 homestead rate of 52.30 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Grosse Pointe's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.
Location
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