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688 Balfour Street, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230688 Balfour Street, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 photo 2688 Balfour Street, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 photo 3688 Balfour Street, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 photo 4688 Balfour Street, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 photo 5
$1,499,000 For sale

688 Balfour Street

Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

5beds
6baths
6,883sqft
0.65acres
1941built
$218per sqft
99days listed

Single Family Residence · MLS # 20261047454 · Listing courtesy of Jim Saros Real Estate Services

About this home

The perfect combination of timeless pre-war character and thoughtfully curated modern updates, just steps from Lake St. Clair. This exceptional residence offers an ideal blend of historic charm and today's most desired amenities, featuring a beautifully updated kitchen that opens seamlessly to the stunning round family room, creating a rare and functional open-concept layout. Recent improvements include a newly renovated foyer, living room, and first-floor powder room, along with numerous cosmetic updates throughout the home that further elevate its style and appeal. All bathrooms have been updated, and the home also features a mudroom located off the attached heater garage, second-floor laundry (plus additional basement laundry), and a spectacular finished lower level complete with a large entertainment area, wet bar, and spa-inspired full bath. Virtually every major system has been addressed, including plumbing, electrical, windows, copper gutters, HVAC, blown-in insulation, and a French drain system—providing peace of mind for years to come. Situated on an impressive 0.65-acre lot, additional highlights include a circular driveway and additional storage shed. A truly rare offering in Grosse Pointe Park, combining character, scale, modern updates, and an unbeatable location near the waterfront, resident-only parks, and just minutes from Downtown Detroit.

Interior

Bedrooms5
Full baths5
Half baths2
Living area6,883 sqft
BasementFinished
Finished below grade2,000 sqft
FireplaceBasement, Family Room, Living Room, Other Locations
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
LevelsTwo

Systems and utilities

HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Water heaterNatural Gas
WaterWaterat Street
SewerSewer At Street

Exterior and lot

StyleColonial
Year built1941
ConstructionBrick
FoundationBasement, Poured
Garage spaces2
ParkingTwo Car Garage, Attached
Lot size0.65 acres
Lot dimensions80.00X175.00
Lot featuresCorner Lot
Other structuresSheds
PoolNone

Taxes, HOA and more

Annual taxes$30,958
Summer taxes$14,318
Winter taxes$16,640
SubdivisionWINDMILL POINTE SUB
MunicipalityGrosse Pointe Park
CountyWayne
PossessionNegotiable
Sale termsCash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Special conditionsShort Sale No, Standard

Schools

School districtGrosse Pointe

Monthly payment estimate

Estimate only, 30 year fixed, includes taxes when listed. Ask us for a lender quote.

Location

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