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3 Beds
5 Baths
7,492 sqft

$1,395,000

489 Ballantyne RD, Grosse Pointe Shores MI, 48236

Price per sqft$186.20
Built in1987
Property size7,492 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

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Listed Nov 5, 2026

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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.

$9,281/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,395,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
58050226267

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.29 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$25,750
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes

 

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