8750 Clinton River Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Single Family Residence · MLS # 20261084008 · Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's Int'l RE Grosse Pointe
About this home
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of Sterling Heights history. Built in 1912 and offered for sale for just the third time in its remarkable 114-year history, this extraordinary estate blends timeless craftsmanship, architectural character, and exceptional potential. Situated on 3.17 picturesque acres surrounded by mature trees, the property offers a rare combination of privacy, history, and opportunity. Inside, remarkable craftsmanship takes center stage. Custom hexagon-pattern red oak and walnut flooring graces the foyer and formal dining room, complemented by a handcrafted coffered ceiling, intricate millwork, and stunning architectural details. A leaded-brass, beveled art-glass staircase door reflects the home's distinctive design. Historic treasures include William Morris hardware imported from Harrods in London and an original chandelier that once belonged to the first violinist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Built with enduring double-brick construction, the residence retains much of its original character, including original hardwood flooring beneath several carpeted rooms. A first-floor primary suite features heated tile flooring, cedar-lined closets, and a custom wood-louver fireplace wall. Beyond the home, 3.17 sprawling acres offer extraordinary possibilities. Mature landscaping, an underground irrigation system supplied through a deeded Clinton River water agreement, and the potential to divide the property into three parcels create a truly unique opportunity, subject to final municipal approvals. More than a home, this is a legacy. A rare chance to become only the third owner of this historic estate and carry forward over a century of craftsmanship and character. Properties like this are not simply built again. They are preserved, cherished, and passed from one generation to the next.
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How it compares in Sterling Heights
Over the last 90 days, 337 homes sold in Sterling Heights for a median of $315,000, about $145 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 10 days. This home is listed at $649,900, or $248 per square foot, 71% above the city median, and has been on the market 1 day. Size, condition, updates and the exact street all move the number, so treat this as context. See recent Sterling Heights sales or ask us for the comparable sales on this one.
Property taxes for a new owner
The current owner pays about $3,910 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $3,910 to $12,776 a year once the taxable value resets after the sale, at the 2025 homestead rate of 38.93 mills for Sterling Heights City and Utica schools, plus the 1% administration fee. Michigan resets a home's taxable value the year after it sells, so the seller's bill isn't a good number to budget with. See the math.
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Estimate only, 30 year fixed, includes taxes at a new owner's rate when listed. Ask us for a lender quote.
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