Price Reduction - Waterfront
Address
688 Balfour Street, Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Price
$ 1,499,000
Property Attributes
- ID#20261047454
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWAYNE
- CityGrosse Pointe Park
- AreaGrosse Pointe Park
- NeighborhoodWINDMILL POINTE SUB
- Zip48230
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1941
- Taxes$ 30958
- Price$ 1,499,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage6883
- Lot Size0.65 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
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 | |
|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Listed $1,585,000 |
| 9/15/2026 | 6$1,499,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | SewerAtStreet |
|---|---|
| Heating | ForcedAir, NaturalGas |
| Cooling | CentralAir |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave |
| Garage Spaces | 2.0 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| County | Wayne |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Subdivision Name | WINDMILL POINTE SUB |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Other Structures | Sheds |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | South of Jefferson |
| City | GrossePointeParkCity_Wayne |
| Disclosures | TaxesHomesteadExempt |
| Entry Location | GroundLevel |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | GrossePointe |
| MLS Area | Area05065GrossePointePark |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 30958.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Tax Assessed Value | 552641 |
| Expected Active Date | 2026-06-26 |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| PostalCity | GrossePointePark_Wayne |
| 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 |
Interior Features
| Basement | Finished |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Features | Basement, FamilyRoom, LivingRoom, OtherLocations |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 4883.0 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 2000.0 |
| WaterHeaterFuel | NaturalGas |
| LivingAreaSource | PublicRecords |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | SquareFeet |
| Total Baths | 7 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | TwoCarGarage, Attached |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | CornerLot |
| Water Source | WateratStreet |
| Foundation Details | Basement, Poured |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 80.00X175.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.65 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Road Frontage Type | Paved |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
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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