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    • $199,000

    5200 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI 48224

    4beds
    1,507sqft
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    $1,726/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1936
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $198,500 Zestimate®
    $132/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Situated on a prominent corner lot in the heart of Morningside, steps from local schools and minutes from East English Village, 5200 Balfour Rd has been completely transformed through a comprehensive, top-to-bottom rehabilitation. This turnkey brick Cape Cod offers exceptional quality, thoughtful design, and modern living throughout. The main level features a completely reimagined open-concept layout centered around a custom tiled fireplace and an expanded kitchen featuring a central island, modern finishes, and effortless sightlines designed for hosting. The main level features two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bathroom, offering flexibility for main-level primary living or a dedicated home office. Upstairs, you'll find two additional light-filled bedrooms paired with a fully renovated second full bathroom. The clean, open lower level provides abundant additional living or recreational space, ready to fit your needs. Combining solid classic brick construction with a redesigned modern floor plan, this fully renovated home is move-in ready and offers an exceptional opportunity in one of Detroit's most desirable east-side neighborhoods.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jacob Farrelly 248-210-0646,

    DOBI Real Estate 248-385-3350,

    Thomas Holzer 248-385-3350,

    DOBI Real Estate

    Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261061559MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Level: Entry
      • Area: 143
      • Dimensions: 13 X 11
      Bedroom
      • Level: Entry
      • Area: 132
      • Dimensions: 11 X 12
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 110
      • Dimensions: 11 X 10
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 110
      • Dimensions: 11 X 10
      Other
      • Level: Entry
      Other
      • Level: Second
      Other
      • Level: Basement
      Dining room
      • Level: Entry
      • Area: 195
      • Dimensions: 15 X 13
      Kitchen
      • Level: Entry
      • Area: 221
      • Dimensions: 17 X 13
      Living room
      • Level: Entry
      • Area: 208
      • Dimensions: 16 X 13
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Features
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,507 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,507

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: No Garage
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 40 x 130
      Details
      • Parcel number: W21I067707S
      • Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow,Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Basement, Block
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1936
      • Major remodel year: 2026

      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: $132/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $18,426
      • Annual tax amount: $1,454
      • Date on market: 8/7/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 3 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA

        Estimated market value

        $198,500

        $189,000 - $208,000

        $1,437/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/7/2026Listed for sale$199,000+215.9%$132/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20261061559 Report a problem
        9/26/2025Sold$63,000-7.4%$42/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251024681 Report a problem
        9/26/2025Pending sale$68,000$45/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251024681 Report a problem
        8/6/2025Listed for sale$68,000-20%$45/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251024681 Report a problem
        8/6/2025Listing removed$85,000$56/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251015168 Report a problem
        7/8/2025Listed for sale$85,000$56/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251015168 Report a problem
        7/3/2025Listing removed$85,000$56/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251011940 Report a problem
        6/26/2025Listed for sale$85,000$56/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251011940 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $39,900 +27.5%
        2024-- $31,300 +15.9%
        2023-- $27,000 +24.4%
        2022-- $21,700 +8%
        2021-- $20,100
        2020$1,328 +6%$20,100 +9.8%
        2019$1,253 $18,300 +13%
        2018$1,253 $16,200 +8%
        2017-- $15,000 -11.2%
        2016$1,497 $16,900
        2015$1,497 -34.3%$16,900 -25.8%
        2013$2,279 +52.2%$22,786 -31.8%
        2010$1,497 $33,408 -18%
        2009-- $40,741 -13%
        2008-- $46,829
        2007-- $46,829 +5.5%
        2005$243 $44,388 +3%
        2004-- $43,095
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Morningside

        Getting around

        70 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        41 / 100
        Some Transit
        66 / 100
        Bikeable

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