NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1261 Balfour St Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Estimated Value: $591,364 - $812,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,650 Sq Ft
$255/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 13, 2016

Last sale price $416,500 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,148/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tudor Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • George Defer Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Fireplace in Basement

About This Home

As of June 2016

Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 full bath and 2 half bath Tudor in the heart of the Park. Home offers spacious entry with large living room with natural fireplace, dining room (currently being used as a family room), kitchen with eating space, and library. Bedrooms are all generous size. Master bedroom with bath, and screened in porch (perfect for coffee)! Third floor offers potential to be finished with skylights in place already and additional square footage easily added. Basement nicely finished with family/rec room, bar, laundry and storage. Newer Windows with transferable warranty. First and second floor has separate gas forced air heat and central air. Beautifully landscaped yards, back and front. Sun porch off of living room and dining room as well as master bedroom. Home backs up to elementary school playfield where little league baseball is the primary activity. Short walk to schools, downtown Grosse Pointe Park and K-Line trolley!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shana Sine-Cameron

Sine & Monaghan LLC License #6501257894 Listed on: 04/19/2016

Sine & Monaghan LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Gates

Sine & Monaghan LLC License #6501358472

Sine & Monaghan LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 73x172
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,650 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Grosse Pointe Manor Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 39007010177000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,349

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Tudor
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Locations: Basement, Living Room
  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Sq Ft Combined: 3550
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 900
  • Total Sq Ft: 2650
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1300

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 73
  • Porch Type: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer at Street
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: 73X172
  • Parcel Number: 39007010177000

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3694.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 3655.0000
  • Total Tax: 7349.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2023
Sold by
Wright Charles W and Wright Andrea L
Bought by
Wright Charles W and Wright Charles W
Current Estimated Value
$675,841

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2016
Closed on
Jun 13, 2016
Sold by
Scavarda Ricky J and Scavarda Marcia
Bought by
Wright Charles W
Seller's Agent
Shana Sine-Cameron
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Charles Gates
Sine & Monaghan LLC
List Price
$419,900
Sold Price
$416,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,400
-0.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$375,250
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2004
Sold by
Melican Matthew and Melican Cynthia
Bought by
Scavarda Ricky J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$332,101
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1998
Sold by
Baugh Shirley Par
Bought by
Melican Cynthia
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Wright Charles W -- None Listed On Document
Wright Charles W $416,500 Greco Title Agency Llc
Scavarda Ricky J $489,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Melican Cynthia $335,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wright Charles W $102,000
Previous Owner Wright Charles W $363,000
Previous Owner Wright Charles Wesley $363,250
Previous Owner Wright Charles W $375,250
Previous Owner Scavarda Ricky J $332,101
Previous Owner Scavarda Ricky J $332,101
Previous Owner Scavarda Ricky J $107,875
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2016 06/13/16 Sold $416,500 -0.8% $157 / Sq Ft
05/06/2016 05/06/16 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2016 04/19/16 For Sale $419,900 -- $158 / 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 $4,976 $249,600 $0 $0
2023 $4,751 $227,600 $0 $0
2022 $4,514 $214,300 $0 $0
2021 $8,901 $222,200 $0 $0
2019 $9,159 $191,500 $0 $0
2018 $4,304 $166,800 $0 $0
2017 $9,601 $95,200 $0 $0
2016 $7,660 $153,100 $0 $0
2015 $13,636 $145,700 $0 $0
2013 $13,210 $134,100 $0 $0
2012 $3,741 $140,600 $58,000 $82,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Shana Sine-Cameron

    Sine & Monaghan LLC

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Charles Gates

    Sine & Monaghan LLC

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 216036514

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APN: 39-007-01-0177-000

Michigan Wayne County Grosse Pointe Park 48230

1261 Balfour St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI

This home is located at 1261 Balfour St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 since 19 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $675,841, approximately $255 per square foot. This property was built in 1936. 1261 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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