$1,585,000 for Sale
688 balfour street, grosse pointe park, MI 48230
| Beds 5 | Baths 7 | 4,883 Sqft | 0.65 Acres |
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Property Description
The perfect combination of timeless pre-war character and thoughtfully curated modern updates, just steps from Lake St. Clair. This exceptional residence offers an ideal blend of historic charm and today's most desired amenities, featuring a beautifully updated kitchen that opens seamlessly to the stunning round family room, creating a rare and functional open-concept layout. Recent improvements include a newly renovated foyer, living room, and first-floor powder room, along with numerous cosmetic updates throughout the home that further elevate its style and appeal. All bathrooms have been updated, and the home also features a mudroom located off the attached heater garage, second-floor laundry (plus additional basement laundry), and a spectacular finished lower level complete with a large entertainment area, wet bar, and spa-inspired full bath. Virtually every major system has been addressed, including plumbing, electrical, windows, copper gutters, HVAC, blown-in insulation, and a French drain system—providing peace of mind for years to come. Situated on an impressive 0.65-acre lot, additional highlights include a circular driveway and additional storage shed. A truly rare offering in Grosse Pointe Park, combining character, scale, modern updates, and an unbeatable location near the waterfront, resident-only parks, and just minutes from Downtown Detroit.
General Information
Sale Price: $1,585,000
Price/SqFt: $325
Status: Active
MLS#: rcomi20261047454
City: grosse pointe park
Post Office: grosse pointe park
Schools: grosse pointe
County: Wayne
Subdivision: windmill pointe sub
Acres: 0.65
Lot Dimensions: 80.00X175.00
Bedrooms:5
Bathrooms:7 (5 full, 2 half)
House Size: 4,883 sq.ft.
Acreage: 0.65 est.
Year Built: 1941
Property Type: Single Family
Style: Colonial
Features & Room Sizes
Bedroom 1:
Bedroom 2 :
Bedroom 3:
Bedroom 4:
Family Room:
Greatroom:
Dinning Room:
Kitchen:
Livingroom:
Pole Buildings:
Paved Road: Paved
Garage: 2 Car
Garage Description: Attached
Construction: Brick
Exterior: Brick
Fireplaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Finished
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Sewer at Street
Watersource: Water at Street
Tax, Fees & Legal
Home warranty: No
Est. Summer Taxes: $14,318
Est. Winter Taxes: $16,640
Legal Description: *PKKYY46B* LOT 46 EXC THAT PT THEREOF DESC AS BEG ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE E. RAD 1242.50 FT , ARC 200.05 FT CH S 32D 22M 48S E 199.84 FT FROM THE N WLY COR OF SAID LOT 46 - - TH N 41D 50M 09S E 108.4 FT - TH S 19D 10M 37S W 126.53FT - TH ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE E, RAD 1242.50 FT, ARC 49.49 FT, CH N 38D 08M 02S W 49.49FT TO POB - WINDMILL PTE SUB PC 126,127,379,570,696 L37 P5,6 WCR - K - 206.47
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Listing By: James B Saros of Jim Saros Real Estate Services, Phone: (313) 886-9030
