$630,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2014

1063 Balfour St Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

4 Beds
3 Baths
4,280 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$147 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • <<bathWithWhirlpoolToken>>
  • George Defer Elementary School Rated A
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of September 2014

Fully & immaculately updated whilst maintaining all of the old world charm. Gourmet kitchen, custom cabinets, granite countertops, top of the line appliances including wolf stove, a cooks dream. Exquisite master bath w/ steam shower, separate free standing tub, heated marble floors, complete luxury. Stunning all season Florida rm w/ heated floors & elevated ceiling overlooking landscaped private backyard w/ hot tub. Library w/ judges paneling & slate floor. Wet plaster, original molding, lead glass windows.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helena Carroll

Sine & Monaghan LLC License #MISPE-6501381667 Listed on: 07/28/2014

Sine & Monaghan LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Fikany

James R. Fikany Real Estate Co License #MISPE-6504123062

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 82x171
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Window Treatments
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • <<bathWithWhirlpoolToken>>
  • <<bathWSpaHydroMassageTubToken>>

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage

Pool

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Schools

  • Defer Elementary School
  • Pierce Middle School
  • South High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Community Details

  • Grosse Pointe Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 39007010197000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,684

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Tudor
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Total Tax Amount: 8684
  • Total Tax Year: 2013
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Mail City: Grosse Pointe Park
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9 ft + Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Spa/Jetted Tub, Security System, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar/Bar, Window Treatment(s)
  • Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Basement Fireplace, LivRoom Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: On Upper Floor, Dimensions: 20 x 16
  • Bedroom 2: On Upper Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 16
  • Bedroom 3: On Upper Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 13
  • Bedroom 4: On Upper Floor, Dimensions: 17 x 14
  • Bathrooms Description: Whirlpool/Hot Tub
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Types: Den/Study/Lib, Entry, Living Room, Lower Level Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, Sun/Florida Room
  • Dining Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 15 x 15
  • Kitchen: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 21 x 16
  • Library Den: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 16 x 13
  • Living Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 17 x 28
  • Sun Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 12 x 16
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4280
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 4280

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Spa/Hot Tub, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 82
  • Road: Paved Street, City/County

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Heated Garage, Attached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Boiler, Radiant
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Community
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C

Schools

  • Elementary School: Defer
  • Middle School: Pierce
  • High School: South

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39007010197000
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 82X171
  • Geo Subdivision: MI
  • Site/Lot Features: Walk to School

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2013, Amount: $4,282.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2013, Amount: $4,104.00
  • Taxable Value: 164500
  • Total Tax: Year: 2013, Amount: $8,684.00
  • SEV Year: 2013

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Defer
  • Middle School: Pierce
  • School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
  • HighSchool: South

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2014
Closed on
Nov 29, 2014
Sold by
Leech Scott R and Leech Amy C
Bought by
Leech Scott R and Leech Amy C
Seller's Agent
Helena Carroll
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Fikany
James R. Fikany Real Estate Co
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-9.87%
Current Estimated Value
$795,227

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$165,227
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.00%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$324,029
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$455,805

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2014
Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Lulenski Michael
Bought by
Leech Scott R and Leech Amy C
Seller's Agent
Helena Carroll
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Fikany
James R. Fikany Real Estate Co
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-9.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$324,029
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$455,805

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2014
Closed on
Sep 17, 2014
Sold by
Zehm Angela
Bought by
Lulenski Michael
Seller's Agent
Helena Carroll
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Fikany
James R. Fikany Real Estate Co
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-9.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$324,029
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$455,805

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2012
Closed on
Mar 1, 2012
Sold by
Lulenski Michael E and Zehm Angela M
Bought by
Lulenski Michael E and Zehm Angela M
Seller's Agent
Dean Sine
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Janet Ridder
Sine & Monaghan LLC
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.62%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2004
Sold by
Simon Brian A and Simon Suzanne Michelle
Bought by
Ferdinandi Luigi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,800
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1995
Sold by
Simon Brian A
Bought by
Brian A Simon
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $630,000 Greco Title Agency Llc
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Warranty Deed $575,000 Lawyers Title
Warranty Deed $531,000 Greco
Deed $423,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $283,000 New Conventional
Open $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $537,154 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $186,295 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $424,800 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Sold $630,000 -9.9% $147 / Sq Ft
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2014 07/28/14 For Sale $699,000 +21.6% $163 / Sq Ft
03/05/2012 03/05/12 Sold $575,000 -4.2% $134 / Sq Ft
02/27/2012 02/27/12 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2012 01/09/12 For Sale $599,900 -- $140 / Sq Ft
Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,086 $330,800 $0 $0
2023 $5,812 $303,400 $0 $0
2022 $5,521 $279,000 $0 $0
2021 $10,887 $262,100 $0 $0
2019 $11,203 $242,800 $0 $0
2018 $5,264 $209,400 $0 $0
2017 $11,657 $149,900 $0 $0
2016 $10,937 $214,100 $0 $0
2015 $19,700 $197,000 $0 $0
2013 $16,450 $167,300 $0 $0
2012 $4,669 $176,000 $64,200 $111,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 31204927

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 39-007-01-0197-000