Price Reduction
Address
688 Balfour Street, Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Price
$ 1,499,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#20261047454
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- MunicipalityGrosse Pointe Park City
- CountyWayne
- CityGrosse Pointe Park
- NeighborhoodGrosse Pointe Park City
- Zip48230
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1941
- Taxes$ 30958
- Price$ 1,499,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage6883
- Lot Size0.65 Acres
Data Source:
MichRIC Datashare (MichRIC, Realcomp, MiRealSource)
Property Description
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.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Listed $1,585,000 |
| 9/15/2026 | 5$1,499,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 6883 |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Township | Grosse Pointe Park City |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| County | Wayne |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | Grosse Pointe Park City |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 18 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | South of Jefferson |
| City | Grosse Pointe Park |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 28314 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Legal Description | *PKKYY46B* LOT 46 EXC THAT PT THEREOF DESC AS BEG ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE E. RAD 1242.50 FT , ARC 200.05 FT CH S 32D 22M 48S E 199.84 FT FROM THE N WLY COR OF SAID LOT 46 - - TH N 41D 50M 09S E 108.4 FT - TH S 19D 10M 37S W 126.53FT - TH ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE E, RAD 1242.50 FT, ARC 49.49 FT, CH N 38D 08M 02S W 49.49FT TO POB - WINDMILL PTE SUB PC 126,127,379,570,696 L37 P5,6 WCR - |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Basement Finished |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Features | Living Room,Family Room,Other |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Lower Level,Upper Level |
| Total Baths | 7 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Attached |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Corner Lot |
| Lot Size Area | 0.65 |
| Waterfront Y/N | false |
| Building Area Total | 4883 |
| Lot Dimensions | 80.00X175.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.65 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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Price
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- Size
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- Size
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- Size
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- Size
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- Size
- 2,110 SqFt
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- Size
- 3,200 SqFt
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Reduced
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- Size
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Reduced
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