NOT LISTED FOR SALE

921 Balfour St Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Estimated Value: $1,008,000 - $1,140,460

5 Beds
4 Baths
5,200 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 15, 2019

Last sale price $725,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,917/month

144 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Pierce Middle School Rated A
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of January 2019

Immaculate "Estate Like" home in the highly desirable Windmill Pointe Subdivision. The perfect marriage of pre-war detail and unparalleled updates with the best of materials and craftsmanship. Stunning entrance with sizable foyer. Large library with mahogany panels and custom fireplace, wet bar, and custom book case. Breathtaking living room with bay windows. Large formal dining room. Exquisite crown and base molding throughout the home and high 9 foot ceilings. Large open concept kitchen and convenient walk-in pantry plus butler pantry opens seamlessly into the great room with 22" ceiling-completing the perfect layout and flow to the first floor. The backyard features a covered 18' veranda and a full bath in pool house-prefect for entertaining. Other updates include all electrical, copper plumbing, windows, first floor laundry, new insulation and much more! Setup your showing today!

Last Listed By

Jimmy Saros

Jim Saros Real Estate Services License #MISPE-6502431008 Listed on: 07/26/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 5,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Windmill Pointe Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-009-02-0810-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Mail City: Grosse Pointe Park
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: Yes
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 26 x 20
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 14
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Bedroom 4: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 11 x 14
  • Bedroom 5: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Bathroom 1: Dimensions: 21 x 21, On Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2: Dimensions: 8 x 8, On Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3: Dimensions: 11 x 6, On Level: Second
  • Bathroom 4: Dimensions: 6 x 7, On Level: Second
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 13
  • Family Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 30 x 13
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 25 x 17
  • Library Den: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 23 x 16
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 20 x 16
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5200
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 5200

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Basement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public At Street
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-009-02-0810-000
  • Acreage: 0.37
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2016, Amount: $9,486.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2016, Amount: $10,407.00
  • Total Tax: Year: 2017, Amount: $19,892.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2018
Closed on
Jan 15, 2019
Sold by
Lajdziak Jill A and Lajdziak Robert A
Bought by
Knapp Bruce and Knapp Christine
Seller's Agent
Jimmy Saros
Jim Saros Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Dennis Andrus
Sine & Monaghan LLC
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-8.81%
Total Days on Market
144
Current Estimated Value
$1,076,365

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$351,365
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.45%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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
Knapp Bruce $725,000 Chrco Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Knapp Bruce $364,000
Closed Knapp Bruce $372,500
Closed Knapp Bruce $375,000
Previous Owner Lajdziak Robert A $382,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/15/2019 01/15/19 Sold $725,000 -7.1% $139 / Sq Ft
12/17/2018 12/17/18 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2018 10/02/18 Price Changed $780,000 -1.9% $150 / Sq Ft
07/26/2018 07/26/18 For Sale $795,000 -- $153 / 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 $11,046 $464,200 $0 $0
2023 $10,548 $424,000 $0 $0
2022 $10,244 $412,800 $0 $0
2021 $20,426 $404,100 $0 $0
2019 $20,752 $399,000 $0 $0
2018 $9,751 $400,600 $0 $0
2017 $20,859 $347,700 $0 $0
2016 $19,893 $412,600 $0 $0
2015 $36,583 $405,500 $0 $0
2013 $35,440 $363,000 $0 $0
2012 $10,229 $383,900 $64,900 $319,000
Source: Public Records

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    (313) 729-7857

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  • Dennis Andrus

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Dennis Andrus

    Sine & Monaghan LLC

    (313) 919-1111

    3 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Dennis Andrus
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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 31354949

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 39-009-02-0810-000

Michigan Wayne County Grosse Pointe Park 48230

921 Balfour St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Homes for Sale in Grosse Pointe Park, MI

This home is located at 921 Balfour St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 since 26 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,076,365, approximately $206 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 921 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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