$630,000
SOLD MAR 2, 2022

938 Balfour St Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,850 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$130 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pierce Middle School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of June 2025

Elegant French Colonial designed by Leonard Willeke. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 updated bathrooms with nearly 4,000 sq ft of living space. Large, updated eat-in kitchen with walk-out veranda. Huge master bedroom suite. Pewabic tile on exterior facade as well as interior. Elegant moldings on walls and ceilings throughout. Many original lighting fixtures and paneled doors. Several walk-in-closets. Walk-up attic for incredible storage. Large yard with expansive rear deck, surrounding patio and fire pit. Recent updates: 2010 - 40 windows replaced, 2018 - 2 new HW heaters, 2019 - new front porch and walkway, 2021 - finished basement with fireplace and game room. Solid construction, functional layout and ready for your personal touches. The perfect home for comfortable family living and gracious entertaining! **MOTIVATED SELLER - BRING YOUR OFFERS!**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Draper

Higbie Maxon Agney Inc License #MISPE-6501415691 Listed on: 10/01/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Defauw

Sine & Monaghan LLC License #MISPE-6501387091

Sine & Monaghan LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 175

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Brick Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-009-02-0863-000

Community Details

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Spa
  • Park

Additional Features

  • Windmill Pointe Sub Subdivision
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,621

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Total Tax Amount: 10620.77
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Mail City: Grosse Pointe Park
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Floors, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Basement Fireplace, FamRoom Fireplace, Gas Fireplace, Primary Bedroom Fireplace, Natural Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Brick
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 19
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 14
  • Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Bedroom 5: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 19
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Bathroom 4: On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Room Types: Den/Study/Lib, Entry, Family Room, In-Law/AuPair/Ste, Living Room, Maids Room/Quarter, Workshop, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Home Office, Bonus Room, First Flr Lavatory, Primary Bdrm Suite, Second Flr Full Bathroom, Shared Bathroom, Breakfast Nook/Room, Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Breakfast Nook: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 8
  • Breakfast Nook Floor Covering: Laminate
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 17
  • Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Family Room: In Basement, Dimensions: 14 x 31
  • Family Room Floor Covering: Ceramic
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 20
  • Kitchen Floor Covering: Laminate
  • Laundry: In Basement
  • Library Den: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 15
  • Library Den Floor Covering: Wood
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 23
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Other Room1: Dimensions: 7x15, On Level: Second, Flooring: Wood
  • Other Room 2: Dimensions: 14x35, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Concrete
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1669
  • Finished Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3850
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 4850

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch, Street Lights
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 80
  • Road: City/County, Paved Street

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached Garage, Electric in Garage, Gar Door Opener, Side Loading Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Garage, On Street
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Boiler, Radiant
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public At Street
  • Water: Public Water at Street
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gate House, Marina, Park, Playground, Pool/Hot Tub, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Courts

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-009-02-0863-000
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 175
  • Acreage: 0.32
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2020, Amount: $5,019.23
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2020, Amount: $5,601.54
  • Taxable Value: 200087
  • Total Tax: Amount: $10,620.77
  • SEV Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Schaeffer Elise A and Brunner Scott A
Bought by
Becker Tommy and Becker Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Lara Miller
Jim Saros Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Jimmy Saros
Jim Saros Real Estate Services
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$799,000
Views
57

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.78%
Original Mortgage
$599,250
Outstanding Balance
$598,735
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$201,958

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2024
Sold by
Martin Donna
Bought by
Brunner Scott A and Schaeffer Elsie A

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2021
Closed on
Feb 28, 2022
Sold by
Mckowen Cheryl L
Bought by
Brunner Scott A and Brunner Elise A
Seller's Agent
Paula Draper
Higbie Maxon Agney Inc
Buyer's Agent
Michael Defauw
Sine & Monaghan LLC
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.31%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2021
Sold by
Michael Mckowen David
Bought by
Mckowen Cheryl Leone

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2010
Sold by
Borja Jeff and Flanigan Pauline
Bought by
Mckowen David and Mckowen Cheryl L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,928
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2008
Sold by
Vasilije Trifu
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2006
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Lasalle Bank Na and Registered Holders Of Structured Asset S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2005
Sold by
Jackson Andre
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2005
Sold by
Jackson Andre
Bought by
Heineman D Scott

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Williams Jack L and Williams Janis E
Bought by
Jp Morgan Chase Bank and Equity One Abs Inc Mortgage Pass Through

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$639,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2004
Sold by
Williams Jack L and Williams Janis E
Bought by
Jackson Andre

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$639,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2003
Sold by
Williams Jack L and Williams Janis E
Bought by
Citibank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2002
Sold by
Williams Janis E
Bought by
Williams Jack L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $799,000 Ata National Title
Warranty Deed $210,000 Ata National Title
Warranty Deed $210,000 Ata National Title
Contract Of Sale -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $630,000 First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $465,307 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $671,459 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Sheriffs Deed $533,774 --
Warranty Deed $639,000 Michigan Land Title
Sheriffs Deed $387,686 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $599,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $424,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $274,928 FHA
Previous Owner $193,410 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $437,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $639,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $799,000 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $799,000 +26.8% $208 / Sq Ft
03/02/2022 03/02/22 Sold $630,000 -3.1% $130 / Sq Ft
01/20/2022 01/20/22 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2022 01/11/22 Price Changed $649,900 -1.5% $134 / Sq Ft
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Price Changed $660,000 -2.2% $136 / Sq Ft
10/08/2021 10/08/21 For Sale $675,000 -- $139 / 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 $7,672 $326,000 $0 $0
2023 $7,326 $294,500 $0 $0
2022 $5,129 $283,000 $0 $0
2021 $10,114 $275,100 $0 $0
2019 $10,408 $253,200 $0 $0
2018 $4,891 $232,000 $0 $0
2017 $10,891 $144,900 $0 $0
2016 $10,192 $202,300 $0 $0
2015 $18,302 $199,500 $0 $0
2013 $17,730 $180,700 $0 $0
2012 $5,065 $190,400 $57,400 $133,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 50056653

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 39-009-02-0863-000