Pending

Price increase: $5K (4/10)

$154,900

5045 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI 48224

4beds

1,496sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1928

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$153,600 Zestimate^®

$104/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Modern fixturesFull basementFresh interior paintStylish laminate flooring

Back on market—buyer financing fell through. Home appraised and inspected. Welcome to 5045 Balfour, a beautifully updated and spacious colonial nestled in Detroit’s desirable Morningside neighborhood. Offering nearly 1,500 sq ft of comfortable living space, this home features 4 generously sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a full basement. Thoughtful updates throughout include stylish laminate flooring, fresh interior paint, modern fixtures, a refreshed kitchen with new countertops and cabinetry, renovated bathrooms with new tile and vanity, and brand-new windows throughout the home. Ideal for a first-time buyer or investor seeking a solid rental opportunity. Schedule your private showing today and don’t miss the chance to own this move-in-ready home!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 200
Dimensions: 10 X 20

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 110
Dimensions: 10 X 11

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 144
Dimensions: 12 X 12

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 110
Dimensions: 10 X 11

Other

Level: Entry

Other

Level: Second

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 X 12

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 X 10

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 209
Dimensions: 11 X 19

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Features

Basement: Full,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,496 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,496

Property

Parking

Parking features: No Garage

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 142.67

Details

Parcel number: W21I068773S
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement, Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1928

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: EAST DETROIT DEV COS 3

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Detroit

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $104/sqft
Tax assessed value: $22,278
Annual tax amount: $2,334
Date on market: 1/10/2026
Cumulative days on market: 73 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan,Warranty Deed

Estimated market value

$153,600

$146,000 - $161,000

$1,640/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/1/2026	Pending sale	$154,900$104/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261001927 Report a problem
4/22/2026	Listed for sale	$154,900$104/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261001927 Report a problem
4/22/2026	Pending sale	$154,900$104/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261001927 Report a problem
4/10/2026	Price change	$154,900+3.3%$104/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261001927 Report a problem
2/10/2026	Pending sale	$149,900$100/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261001927 Report a problem
1/10/2026	Listed for sale	$149,900+476.5%$100/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261001927 Report a problem
5/26/2021	Sold	$26,000+766.7%$17/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/13/2015	Listing removed	$3,000$2/sqft
Source: City Management Group, Inc. #31242324 Report a problem
9/11/2015	Pending sale	$3,000$2/sqft
Source: City Management Group, Inc. #31242324 Report a problem
9/4/2015	Price change	$3,000-21.1%$2/sqft
Source: City Management Group #215046086 Report a problem
6/25/2015	Price change	$3,800-30.9%$3/sqft
Source: City Management Group #215046086 Report a problem
6/23/2015	Price change	$5,500-3.5%$4/sqft
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5/28/2015	Price change	$5,700-5%$4/sqft
Source: City Management Group #215046086 Report a problem
5/12/2015	Listed for sale	$6,000-95%$4/sqft
Source: City Management Group #215046086 Report a problem
7/25/2007	Sold	$120,000+300%$80/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/23/2007	Sold	$30,000-75.5%$20/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #130697 Report a problem
11/23/2005	Sold	$122,686+214.6%$82/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/25/2001	Sold	$39,000$26/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$30,000 +27.1%
2024	--	$23,600 +20.4%
2023	--	$19,600 +24.1%
2022	--	$15,800 +8.2%
2021	--	$14,600
2020	$1,896 +53.6%	$14,600 +12.3%
2019	$1,234	$13,000 +13%
2018	$1,234	$11,500 +91.7%
2017	--	$6,000 -50.4%
2016	$2,678	$12,100
2015	$2,678 +7.6%	$12,100 -51.4%
2013	$2,489 -7.1%	$24,890 -31.8%
2010	$2,678	$36,492 -18%
2009	--	$44,502 -13%
2008	--	$51,152
2007	--	$51,152 +5.5%
2005	$226	$48,485 +3%
2004	--	$47,073 +179%
2001	$1,405 +10.1%	$16,872 +3.2%
2000	$1,276	$16,348

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