$1,499,000 for Sale
688 balfour street, grosse pointe park, MI 48230
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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
City: grosse pointe park
Post Office: grosse pointe park
Schools: grosse pointe public schools
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: 31x14
Bedroom 2 : 15x14
Bedroom 3: 20x14
Bedroom 4: 16x10
Family Room: 17x18
Dinning Room: 16x15
Kitchen: 19x21
Livingroom: 24x15
Outer Buildings: Shed
Paved Road: Paved Street
Garage: 2
Garage Description: Attached Garage
Exterior: Brick
Bedroom 2 : 15x14
Bedroom 3: 20x14
Bedroom 4: 16x10
Family Room: 17x18
Dinning Room: 16x15
Kitchen: 19x21
Livingroom: 24x15
Outer Buildings: Shed
Paved Road: Paved Street
Garage: 2
Garage Description: Attached Garage
Exterior: Brick
Fireplaces: Yes
Fireplace Description: Basement Fireplace, FamRoom Fireplace, LivRoom Fireplace
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Finished
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Forced Air
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Public At Street
Watersource: Public Water at Street
Fireplace Description: Basement Fireplace, FamRoom Fireplace, LivRoom Fireplace
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Finished
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Forced Air
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Public At Street
Watersource: Public Water at Street
Tax, Fees & Legal
Est. Summer Taxes: $14,318
Est. Winter Taxes: $16,640
Est. Winter Taxes: $16,640
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This Single-Family Home located at
is currently for sale. This property is listed for $1,499,000.
688 balfour street
has 5 bedrooms, approximately 4,883 square feet.
This home is in the grosse pointe public schools school district and has a lot size of 80.00X175.00 with 0.65 acres and was built in 1941.
688 balfour street is in grosse pointe park and in ZIP Code 48230 area.
688 balfour street, grosse pointe park MI, 48230
For Sale | $1,499,000
| 5 Bed, 7 Bath | 4,883 Sq Ft
MLS ID rcomi61004983
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