404 E Elm Ave

WOW - Rare riverfront Colonial on the Raisin River in the heart of Monroe! This extraordinary 1903 home has been loved & meticulously updated by the same family for 20+ years - and it shows in every detail. 3,700+ sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 bath with stunning flow & one-of-a-kind finishes: gorgeous hardwood & bamboo floors, doors repurposed from an 1800s Monroe bank in the owner's suite, custom-milled Toledo baseboards & radiant heat in the original section. The kitchen is a showstopper - granite counters, copper sink, Schuler Kraftmaid cabinetry in walnut glazed ebony, custom mission-studio pendant lighting & large island perfect for entertaining. Family room opens via 9-ft 3-panel slider to the backyard. Heat-N-Glo fireplace w/ fan kit for cozy Michigan evenings. Owner's suite is spa-level luxury: 73" copper double-slipper soaking tub, Strato tile shower, dual Kraftmaid vanities, oil-rubbed bronze Signature Hardware fixtures & large walk-in closets. The backyard is a private riverfront oasis: 70-ft saltwater pool w/ automatic cover & rebuilt heater, hot tub, fire pit & a charming riverfront cottage w/ brick fireplace completely redone in 2012. Seawall maintained 15+ yrs. Gardens burst with Amsterdam Lillies & 60+ bird species incl. eagles, orioles & ospreys. New sewer 2012, 2 on-demand water heaters w/ boiler, HVAC serviced yearly, rebuilt chimney top. Furniture on elevated decks conveys. Large sheds remain. Downtown Monroe steps away - this is a lifestyle that took 20 years to build!