Welcome to 242 Lewiston Road, A rare Wallace Frost architectural masterpiece. This French Normandy estate sits on a double lot in Grosse Pointe Farms. Built in 1926 and thoughtfully updated since, this residence blends timeless architectural detail with modern living. Frost’s signature craftsmanship shines through in the soaring two-story beamed living room with wet bar, fireplace and French doors to a terrace, and access to an additional entertaining room. Exceptional floor plan offers comfortable living and entertaining spaces throughout the 3 floors. Main floor has an original wood paneled library with fireplace, and classic Pewabic tile accents throughout the home & offers modern tiles in the updated powder room. Recent enhancements include a heated breezeway connecting to a new attached garage, a custom French kitchen with soaring ceilings & banquet dining nook, a new patio for casual entertaining. Additional updates feature a brand new designer powder room, new custom-matched windows in keeping with Frost’s original aesthetic, and modern systems such as dual-zone A/C, SpacePak central air, and a full Grosse Pointe alarm system with fire and CO detection. Upstairs, enjoy a renovated second-floor laundry with servant passage access to all floors, a gas-converted fireplace in the primary suite, and spacious bedrooms with character and charm. Thoughtful conveniences include a mudroom, custom dog run, and abundance of storage over the garage, which could all be converted into an additional in-law or guest suite. Outdoors, extensive landscaping creates eight distinct garden and patio areas across the estate-sized double lot, enhanced by a smart sprinkler system for ease of care. This is a rare chance to own a true Wallace Frost masterpiece preserved, enhanced, and ready to welcome its next steward.
Property Details
Price:
$1,850,000
MLS #:
58050202667
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
Baths:
7
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
LEWISTON ROAD SUB
Neighborhood:
area05063grossepointefarms
Listed Date:
Mar 30, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
5,880
Year Built:
1926
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Schools
School District:
GrossePointe
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
5880
Bathrooms
5 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other Heating Source, Steam
Exterior
Architectural Style
Morethan2Stories, Historic, Other
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Brick, Stone
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Features
ThreeCarGarage, Attached
Financial
Taxes
$27,182
Map
Community
- Address242 Lewiston RD Grosse Pointe Farms MI
- SubdivisionLEWISTON ROAD SUB
- CityGrosse Pointe Farms
- CountyWayne
- Zip Code48236
Subdivisions in Grosse Pointe Farms
- ASSR’S GROSSE POINTE FARMS PLAT NO 4
- ASSRS GROSSE POINTE FARMS 2
- BURTON WARNER SUB
- CHAS W BABCOCK SUB
- CLOVERLY ADD 2
- CLOVERLY ROAD ADD
- COLONIAL FARMS SUB 2
- DODGE GROSSE PTE. SUB.
- GP BLVD LAND SUB.
- GROSSE POINTE FARMS MANOR SUB
- JOY REALTY CO HAMILTON PARK SUB 1
- JOY REALTY GROSSE POINTE SUB
- LEWISTON ROAD SUB
- MACK GROSSE POINTE SUB
- MC KINLEY PLACE SUB
- MC MILLAN GROSSE POINTE SUB
- MERRIWEATHER HEIGHTS SUB
- RADNOR PARK SUB.
- THE COUNTRY CLUB PARK SUB 1
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Grosse Pointe Farms as of Apr 11, 2026
18
Single Family Listed
51
Avg DOM
253
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,267,161
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the LEWISTON ROAD SUB subdivision, 242 Lewiston RD Grosse Pointe Farms MI is a Single Family for sale in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236. It is listed for $1,850,000 and features 6 beds, 7 baths, and has approximately 5,880 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1926. The current price per square foot is $315. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Grosse Pointe Farms is $253. The average listing price for Single Family in Grosse Pointe Farms is $1,267,161. To schedule a showing of MLS#58050202667 at 242 Lewiston RD in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, contact your LoChirco Realty, LLC agent at 586-321-9997.
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