$2,450,000
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
MLS# 26016592
7 beds | 12 baths | 9988 sqft

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Property Description
MOTOR CITY ICON AND ARCHITECTURAL PEDIGREE Pass through the stately stone pillars of this landmark Grosse Ile estate and enter a''time capsule''of Detroit's Golden Age.Originally custom-built for Charles Fisher co-founder of the Fisher Body Company and VP of General Motors by the preeminent architecture firm Smith, Hinchman, and Grylls, this nearly 10,000 sq. ft. masterpiece stands as a significant and rare surviving example of the Fisher family's architectural legacy. Set far from the road on a picturesque 3 acre lot, the property offers unmatched privacy and 200 feet of prime Detroit River frontage with sweeping views of Canada. From the grounds,enjoy an incredible architectural panorama: the historic Grosse Ile Lighthouse, the iconic Ambassador Bridge, and the stunning new Gordie Howe International Bridge.THE INTERIOR: A PRIVATE MUSEUM OF CRAFTSMANSHIP The grand foyer, finished in luxurious Italian marble, leads to a spectacular sun porch on the east side of the home.This vantage
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: S of Bridge
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Grosse Ile Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 245.29
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 202.19x649
Road Frontage: 202.19
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 6
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 3
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Detroit River
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 31
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 9988
SqFt Above Grade: 9988
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 2419
Building Total SqFt: 12407
Total Beds Above Grade: 7
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Detroit River
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 3
School District: Grosse Ile
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 3.01
Lot Square Footage: 131203
Year Built: 1928
Total Bedrooms: 7
Full Baths: 6
Half Baths: 6
Total Baths: 12
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 885870
SEV: 1162100
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 39149.47
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: 0
Zoning: R-1-A
Tax ID #: 730050200050000
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: MOTOR CITY ICON AND ARCHITECTURAL PEDIGREE Pass through the stately stone
pillars of this landmark Grosse Ile estate and enter a''time capsule''of Detroit's Golden Age.Originally custom-built for Charles Fisher co-founder of the Fisher Body Company and VP of General Motors by the preeminent architecture firm Smith, Hinchman, and Grylls, this nearly 10,000 sq. ft. masterpiece stands as a significant and rare surviving example of the Fisher family's architectural legacy. Set far from the road on a picturesque 3 acre lot, the property offers unmatched privacy and 200 feet of prime Detroit River frontage with sweeping views of Canada. From the grounds,enjoy an incredible architectural panorama: the historic Grosse Ile Lighthouse, the iconic Ambassador Bridge, and the stunning new Gordie Howe International Bridge.THE INTERIOR: A PRIVATE MUSEUM OF CRAFTSMANSHIP The grand foyer, finished in luxurious Italian marble, leads to a spectacular sun porch on the east side of the home.This vantage
Legal: 549J5 LOT 5 SUPERVISORS GROSSE ILE SUB NO 1 OF THAT PART OF LOTS 1 TO 5 INCL OF A ALEXANDER ESTATE SUB OF PART OF PC549 E OF PARKE AVE ALSO ALL LAND LYING E OF E LINE OF SAID LOT BETWEEN N AND S LINES OF SAID LOT EXTENDED EAS- TERLY TO HARBOR LINE SU PERVISORS GROSSE ILE SUB NO 1 PC 549 L62 P99 WCR
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 202
Water Type
River: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Private Frontage: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Other Structures
Other: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
High Speed Internet: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
In Basement: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Asphalt: 1
Flat: 1
Rubber: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Side: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Hot Water: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 7
Upper Full Baths: 6
Upper Half Baths: 3
Upper Level Square Feet: 4994
Total Baths Above Grade: 12
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 3
Main Level SQFT: 4994
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 2419
Driveway
Paver Block: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Full: 1
Kitchen Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Pantry: 1
Fireplace
Formal Dining: 1
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Other: 1
Additional Items
Garage Door Opener: 1
Generator: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Bar Fridge: 1
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Enclosed: 1
Flooring
Stone: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Other Equipment
Generator: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Underground Sprinkler: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Other
Outbuilding 1 Bathroom: 1
Architectural Style
Colonial: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Wayne
Street #: 19123
Street Name: Parke
Suffix: Lane
State: MI
Zip Code: 48138
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $2,450,000
Current Price: $2,450,000
Listing Date: 2026-04-20
Property Features
Water Type: River
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Laundry Room
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Asphalt; Flat; Rubber
Substructure: Crawl Space; Full
Lot Description: Level
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook; Center Island; Eating Area; Pantry
Fireplace: Formal Dining; Gas Log; Living Room; Wood Burning; Other
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener; Generator; Wet Bar; Window Treatments
Appliances: Bar Fridge; Built-In Electric Oven; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Hot Water
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
Flooring: Stone; Tile; Wood
Other Equipment: Generator
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Porch(es)
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler
Other Structures: Other
Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Bathroom
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side
Architectural Style: Colonial
Driveway: Paver Block
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
point offers breathtaking vistas of the Detroit River and scenic Canadian shoreline.Soaring 12-foot ceilings are adorned with plaster medallions and astounding crown moulding,reflecting the "GM-spec" standards of its original owner.Meticulous design
elements featuring cherubs, flora, and fauna are coupled with robust,high-end materials.The formal living room,anchored by an exceptional carved Carrara marble fireplace with egg and dart details,provides an elegant setting for a 1915 Steinway baby grand piano.Adjacent, the paneled library with built-in bookcases offers a quiet retreat or an executive home office. CULINARY EXCELLENCE AND ENTERTAINING Designed for large-scale hosting,the chef's kitchen features a center island, wall oven, cooktop, and a bright breakfast nook with built-ins.A full butler's pantry with a wet bar connects to the formal dining room,which
features a hand-carved wood fireplace and expansive river views. Surrounded by windows,the Florida room functions well as a family room,offering abundant natural light as well as warmth with moody paneled mountain ash walls,coffered ceilings, and a bronze chandelier that is a true work of art.Three bathrooms on the main floor, including two formal powder rooms, are perfectly situated for guests.PALATIAL PRIVATE SUITES AND UTILITY The upper level features 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms (6 full/3 half). Several bedrooms boast private sun porches to enjoy the natural island scenery and cooling river breezes.The primary suite is a massive retreat with an adjoining dressing room, dual tiled bathrooms, and custom walk-in closets with built-in wardrobes.A cavernous walk-up attic provides limitless storage.The lower level is equally impressive,featuring original terrazzo flooring,a workshop,and a walk-in vault for wine storage or valuables.A Bilco door entry provides easy access for transporting large items.THE GROUNDS:THE ULTIMATE MARITIME LIFESTYLE Outside, marvel at over 200 ft of river frontage for docking, fishing, and water sports-a front-row seat to the Great Lakes'shipping channels.An illuminated brick paver path leads to a riverside patio for witnessing glorious sunrises over the banks of Ontario.The property includes an opulent 6-car garage with carriage doors,electric service,and its own half bath. Situated just one mile from the toll bridge and 30 minutes from Downtown Detroit,this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Detroit's history. Pre-approval required prior to showing. Agent is related to the seller.
Listing Office: The Charles Reinhart Company
Listing Agent: Jennifer Baghdoian
Last Updated: April - 20 - 2026
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