NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1169 Balfour St Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Estimated Value: $688,000 - $839,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,125 Sq Ft
$235/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 27, 2021

Last sale price $620,000 $198 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,555/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • George Defer Elementary School Rated A
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2021

Stunning brick colonial located in the heart of Grosse Pointe Park! This 4 bed 2.1 bath home swells with classic Grosse Pointe character and a pride of ownership! The long list of updates/ improvements include a beautiful slate roof, sizable updated kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout, large living room with lovely natural fireplace, master suite with walk in closet, partially finished basement, and a highly desirable circular floor plan. Additional features include newer a/c , brand new water heater, 3 car garage, new storm windows, updated 200 amp electrical panel and much more. Excellent walkability steps away from the award winning Grosse Pointe schools, excellent restaurants and nightlife in the bustles West Park neighborhood. A first offering in nearly 30 years!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Spencer Ray

Jim Saros Real Estate Services License #6501409153 Listed on: 04/01/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Youngblood

Real Estate in the Pointes License #RCO-6502129389

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80.00x171.80

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,125 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Grosse Pointe Manor Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39007010186000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,805

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Warranty: Yes
  • Year Built: 1937
  • State Equalized Value: 198200.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 3625
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 500
  • Total Sq Ft: 3125
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1437

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Slate
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 80
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 3 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer at Street
  • Water Source: Water at Street
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 80.00X171.80
  • Parcel Number: 39007010186000

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 4161.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 4644.0000
  • Total Tax: 8805.0000
  • Taxable Value: 163601.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1994
Sold by
Ward Windsor E
Bought by
Frederick M Rottach and Frederick Giuseppina Darolfi
Current Estimated Value
$732,984
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Frederick M Rottach $259,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Boger Alexander J $496,000
Closed Rottach Frederick M $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Sold $620,000 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale $619,900 -- $198 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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 $5,646 $241,100 $0 $0
2023 $5,391 $222,800 $0 $0
2022 $5,122 $206,400 $0 $0
2021 $8,385 $195,100 $0 $0
2019 $8,629 $190,800 $0 $0
2018 $4,055 $171,000 $0 $0
2017 $9,177 $112,900 $0 $0
2016 $8,523 $182,800 $0 $0
2015 $15,174 $172,000 $0 $0
2013 $14,700 $149,100 $0 $0
2012 $4,729 $155,800 $69,900 $85,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Spencer Ray

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Spencer Ray

    Jim Saros Real Estate Services

    (313) 886-9030

    37 in this area

    200 Total Sales

    Spencer Ray
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Thomas Youngblood

    Real Estate in the Pointes

  • Tom Youngblood

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tom Youngblood

    Real Estate in the Pointes

    (313) 815-9958

    9 in this area

    52 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2210021576

Realcomp

APN: 39-007-01-0186-000

Michigan Wayne County Grosse Pointe Park 48230

1169 Balfour St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI

This home is located at 1169 Balfour St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 since 01 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $732,984, approximately $234 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 1169 Balfour St is a home located in Wayne County with nearby schools including George Defer Elementary School, Pierce Middle School, and Grosse Pointe South High School.

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