A Front Row Seat on the Thorofare Canal! With 103’ of seawall water frontage and breathtaking sunrises from your deck, this beautifully updated 3 bed, 2 bath brick ranch offers 2,764 sq ft of refined living space and a lifestyle that feels like a daily retreat. Enjoy morning coffee or a summer rain under the covered deck—rebuilt in 2024—while watching one of Grosse Ile’s most cherished waterways. The parklike yard is a haven for bird watchers and wildlife lovers. Inside, the open concept layout has been expanded for entertaining and everyday comfort. The kitchen features Brookhaven Wood-Mode cabinetry, granite counters, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, trash compactor, and beverage fridge. Great room and kitchen were expanded in 2002 and include massive dual door walls with transom windows, tray ceiling, and gas fireplace. The adjacent living room includes a wood-burning insert with Heatilator. Seamless hardwood floors run throughout the main living space. A split bedroom design adds privacy, with a spacious primary en suite addition. Andersen windows throughout the home enhance natural light and energy efficiency. The oversized 3.5 car garage includes rear access and attic storage. A flex room offers space for hobbies, storage, or office use. This pet-free home includes thoughtful updates: crawl space encapsulation by FSM (2014), new furnace & A/C (2022), hot water heater (2019), Leaf Filter gutter protection & downspouts (2024), and covered porch roof (1991). This is a rare offering—don’t miss your chance to live on Canal Time.
Sold for $555,000
$555,000
21781 Thorofare Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
3beds
2,764sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.71 Acres Lot
$573,600 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$2,643 Estimated rent
Home value
$573,600
$516,000 - $631,000
$2,643/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 20, 2025 at 05:15pm
Listed by:
Maria T Starkey 734-552-3344,
MBA Realty,
Michael Starkey 734-671-6611,
MBA Realty
Bought with:
Arianna Hargreaves, 6501458943
First Choice 1 Realty, INC.
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251008486
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 20 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 17 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Primary bathroom
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 8 X 8
Other
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 9 X 8
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 14 X 10
Flex room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 25 X 11
Great room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 18 X 16
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 28 X 12
Laundry
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 11 X 6
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 26 X 15
Other
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 11 X 9
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built In Electric Oven, Built In Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Jetted Tub
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,764 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,764
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3.5
- Parking features: Threeand Half Car Garage, Attached, Drive Through, Electricityin Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage spaces: 3.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Gutter Guard System
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: Canal Access, Canal Front, Navigable Water, Seawall, Waterfront
- Body of water: Thorofare Canal
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Dimensions: 102.73 x 299.4
- Features: Near Golf Course, Water View
Details
- Parcel number: 73025010048000
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Sump Pump
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
- Major remodel year: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Grosse Ile
- Subdivision: GOLF VIEW ESTATES
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Va Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2025 | Sold | $555,000-7.2%$201/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20251008486 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Pending sale | $598,000$216/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $598,000$216/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251008486 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $180,600 +6.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $169,700 +5.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $160,200 +6.4% |
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Neighborhood: 48138
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Grosse Ile Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Grosse Ile High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- Michigan
- Wayne County
- Grosse Ile
- 48138
- 21781 Thorofare Rd