Wayne County property record for 557 Robert John Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,757 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,229 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002 01 0041 002 |
| Primary APN | 002 01 0041 002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,757 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,757 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,757 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,757 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,757 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 197 sqft |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 557 ROBERT JOHN RD |
|---|---|
| City | GROSSE POINTE WOODS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48236-1113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1C |
| Legal Description | WDA41B ELY 60 FT OF LOT 41 GAUKLER POINTE SHORES SUB NO 1 PC276 L37 P14 WCR K 66.94 |
| Legal Subdivision | GAUKLER POINTE SHORES NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GROSSE POINTE WOODS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 551700 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of December 23, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 ROBERT JOHN RD, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-1113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015262494 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52292 / 593 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0440170009 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Grosse Pointe Woods City |
| Unified School District | Grosse Pointe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,229.00 (-48.85%) | $198,500 (+22.46%) | $397,000 (+22.46%) |
| 2023 | $10,223.00 (+14.85%) | $162,100 (-0.86%) | $324,200 (-0.86%) |
| 2022 | $163,500 | $327,000 | |
| 2019 | $8,901.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1986 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GROSSE POINTE WOODS serves 16,135 people · EPA ID MI0002920 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | CITY OF ST. CLAIR SHORES |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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