*STUNNING LEONARD WILLEKE DESIGNED HOME! SPECTACULAR HISTORICAL DETAILS INCLUDING BEAUTIFUL PEWABIC TILE. A SUPERB GOURMET KITCHEN, GRANITE COUNTERS, VIKING APPLIANCES, THE LIST IS ENDLESS. SIX BEDROOMS, FOUR FULL BATHS (ALL UPDATED) AND TWO HALF BATHS. FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH A 1400 SQ.FT. LIVING ROOM, GAME ROOM, EXERCISE ROOM, A BONUS ROOM AND A KITCHENETTE. WALKING DISTANCE TO THE PARKS, SCHOOLS, SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS.
Room Types: Den/Study/Lib, Exercise Room, Family Room, Great Room, Home Theater, Living Room, Recreation Room, Second Floor Laundry, Sun/Florida Room, Primary Bathroom
Dining Room: On 1st Floor,
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Family Room: On Lower Floor,
Dimensions: 20 x 16
Great Room: On 1st Floor,
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Kitchen: On 1st Floor,
Dimensions: 28 x 13
Laundry: On 2nd Floor,
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Living Room: On 1st Floor,
Dimensions: 23 x 17
Below Grade Sq Ft: 1790
Finished Below Grade Sq Ft: 1400
Half Bathrooms: 2
Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4120
Total Finished Sq Ft: 5520
Exterior Features
Pool: Yes
Exterior: Brick
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Foundation: Basement
Frontage: 149
Road: City/County, Country, Curbed
Garage/Parking
Garage: Detached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Garage: Yes
Utilities
Heating: Boiler
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public At Street
Water: Public Water
Water Heater: Gas
Cooling: Central A/C
Condo/Co-op/Association
Community Features: Marina, Park, Playground, Pool/Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Lot Info
Assessor Parcel Number: 39009020824000
Zoning: Residential
Lot Description: Large Lot - 65+ Ft.
Lot Dimensions: 149 X 180
Geo Subdivision: MI
Site/Lot Features: Corner Lot
Tax Info
Summer Tax: Year: 2015, Amount: $5,595.92
Winter Tax: Year: 2015, Amount: $5,355.61
Taxable Value: 206553
SEV Year: 2015
MLS Schools
School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Ownership History
DateNameOwned ForOwner Type
Mar 2017 - PresentFontes Garrett M8 Years and 2 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 9, 2016
Closed on
Mar 24, 2017
Sold by
Hurford Patrick J and Hurford Elizabeth M
Bought by
Fontes Garrett M
Seller's Agent
Charles Gates
Sine & Monaghan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Caputo
Adlhoch & Associates, REALTORS
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$109,000
-14.36%
Total Days on Market
251
Current Estimated Value
$1,041,623
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$391,623
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.55%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Nov 2012 - Mar 2017Hurford Patrick J and Hurford Elizabeth M4 Years and 4 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 13, 2012
Sold by
Marcero Michael and Marcero Laura
Bought by
Hurford Patrick J and Hurford Elizabeth M
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
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Feb 2004 - Nov 2012Marcero Michael8 Years and 9 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 27, 2004
Sold by
Andreas Joseph W and Hratko Mari P
Bought by
Marcero Michael
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
May 2001 - Feb 2004Andreas Joseph W2 Years and 9 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 16, 2001
Sold by
Moore James K
Bought by
Andreas Joseph W
Range of Values:
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This home is located at 785 Balfour St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 since 09 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,041,623, approximately $188 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 785 Balfour St is a home located in Wayne County with nearby schools including Pierce Middle School, Grosse Pointe South High School, and Detroit Merit Charter Academy.
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