Seller's Agent in 2025
Spencer Ray
Jim Saros Real Estate Services
(313) 886-9030
39 in this area
196 Total Sales
1447 Balfour St Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,236
Sq Ft
10,454
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Outdoor Pool
- Colonial Architecture
- Farmhouse Sink
- George Defer Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of September 2025Gorgeously updated colonial located on one of the best streets in Grosse Pointe Park. This 3 bed 2.1 bath offers all the updates todays buyer is looking for while maintaining the older world Grosse Pointe charm. Pride of ownership boasts throughout every inch of the home and an incredible layout that stands next to none. Experience the beautiful and thoughtfully renovated kitchen that would be a dream for any cook that offers endless amounts of cabinet and quartz countertop space, which is hard to come by in homes of this size, with brand new appliances, deep farm style sink, exhaust fan plus pot filler that conveniently flows into the formal dining and living room making it a true circular floor plan perfect for entertaining any occasion. The first floor also offers a study with breathtaking French doors making this a perfect space for anyone who works from home along with a brand-new half bath directly off the kitchen. Upstairs you will find a massive primary bedroom with walk in closet, laundry and ensuite that you can only find in homes in price points above 700k, plus 2 additional great size bedrooms and full bathroom. Situated on a massive lot, outside offers a newly built back deck with outdoor kitchen, lovely back patio perfect for enjoying the gorgeous summer and fall nights that Michigan has to offer along with an oversized 2.5 car garage with additional workshop off the back and covered storage to the right for kayaks and another outdoor activity equipment. More updates include newer windows on the second floor, newer roof, newer boiler and newer furnace on the second floor, newly built front porch steps, remote controlled entry gate, new fence plus so much more. Hard to come by move in ready home located just steps from the award-winning schools, night life and restaurants West Park has to offer. Opportunities like these do not come up often!!!!!!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jim Saros Real Estate Services License #6501409153 Listed on: 08/22/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
Year Built
- Built in 1922
Lot Details
- 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60x173
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,236 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Free-Standing Gas Oven
- Free-Standing Gas Range
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Dishwasher
- Farmhouse Sink
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Sewer in Street
Additional Features
- Outdoor Pool
- Ground Level
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 39007010155000
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Grosse Pointe Manor Sub Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Pool
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 17, 2020
Closed on
Nov 25, 2020
Sold by
Smith Adam R
Bought by
Breen Ryan and Tortora Natalia
Seller's Agent
Phillip Tocco
EXP Realty Main
Buyer's Agent
Phillip Tocco
EXP Realty Main
List Price
$270,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.85%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.90%
Original Mortgage
$260,200
Outstanding Balance
$232,069
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$232,295
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 15, 2016
Closed on
Nov 7, 2016
Sold by
Trexler John D and Trexler Corinne A
Bought by
Smith Adam R
Seller's Agent
Donald Symons & Jessica Johnson
Real Estate One Clinton
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Delia
Keller Williams Paint Creek
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-2.36%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.06%
Original Mortgage
$231,800
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $265,000 | Bell Ttl Agcy Of Macomb Shel | |
| Warranty Deed | $244,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $260,200 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $231,800 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | Sold | $475,000 | 0.0% | $212 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/17/2025 09/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | For Sale | $475,000 | +35.7% | $212 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/29/2022 04/29/22 | Sold | $350,000 | 0.0% | $157 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/03/2022 03/03/22 | Price Changed | $350,000 | -6.7% | $157 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/26/2022 02/26/22 | For Sale | $375,000 | +41.5% | $168 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/25/2020 11/25/20 | Sold | $265,000 | +1.9% | $119 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/12/2020 10/12/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/09/2020 10/09/20 | Price Changed | $260,000 | -3.7% | $116 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/29/2020 09/29/20 | For Sale | $270,000 | 0.0% | $121 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/17/2020 08/17/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/13/2020 07/13/20 | Price Changed | $270,000 | -1.8% | $121 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/17/2020 06/17/20 | For Sale | $275,000 | +12.7% | $123 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/07/2016 11/07/16 | Sold | $244,000 | +1.7% | $109 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/03/2016 10/03/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/14/2016 09/14/16 | Price Changed | $239,900 | -4.0% | $107 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/15/2016 08/15/16 | For Sale | $249,900 | -- | $112 / Sq Ft |
Source: Realcomp
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,012 | $177,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $4,012 | $169,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,831 | $154,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,593 | $144,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $7,744 | $153,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $7,039 | $126,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,786 | $109,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $6,487 | $62,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $5,452 | $106,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $9,497 | $100,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | $9,200 | $93,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2012 | $2,560 | $97,500 | $44,200 | $53,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Spencer Ray
-
Richard Sparks
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Richard Sparks
Keller Williams Paint Creek
(248) 214-4105
1 in this area
124 Total Sales
-
Michael Perna
Seller's Agent in 2022
Michael Perna
EXP Realty Main
(248) 221-1224
2 in this area
1,621 Total Sales
-
Jeff Lawson
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Jeff Lawson
EXP Realty Main
(512) 923-3165
1 in this area
88 Total Sales
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Danielle Therrian
Keller Williams Realty-Great Lakes
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Phillip Tocco
P
Seller's Agent in 2020
Phillip Tocco
EXP Realty Main
(586) 817-1869
1 in this area
50 Total Sales
Map
Source: Realcomp
MLS Number: 20251029268
APN: 39-007-01-0155-000
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