Designed by renowned architect, Leonard B. Willeke, this historic Grosse Pointe Park residence welcomes its next owners home to 3,580 square feet of grandeur. The elegance of the French colonial style is enhanced by an iridescent accent band of Pewabic tiles adorning the exterior; as well as distinctive fireplaces in the formal living room and primary bedroom suite. Expansive living space on the first floor with an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, living room, powder room, and light-filled family room opening up to an oversized deck, patio and private back yard. The second floor offers a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, consisting of multiple suites including a primary with Pewabic fireplace; and a private guest suite, also accessible by back staircase. Abundant additional storage in the walk-up attic, 2-car attached garage, and full basement. Finished areas of the basement are perfect for extra living space like home office, workshop, children's play area or home gym. This timeless architectural gem has been loved, and thoughtfully maintained and improved over the years with replacement of windows, water heaters, heating system, front porch and walkway. Set in Grosse Pointe Park's iconic Windmill Pointe neighborhood, 938 Balfour is surrounded by other remarkable residences and walking distance to two Lake St. Clair, waterfront parks, for the exclusive use by residents, with amenities including: a marina, pool, playgrounds, ice skating, tennis & pickleball courts, volleyball, community center, movie theater, gym, fitness center, kayak & paddle board launch, and more! Come see for yourself, & realize the dream of owning a piece of history, in Grosse Pointe Park.
Sold for $799,000
$799,000
938 Balfour St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
5beds
4,743sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
0.32 Acres Lot
$829,200 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$3,269 Estimated rent
Home value
$829,200
$746,000 - $920,000
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Listed by:
Lara Miller 313-523-0100,
Jim Saros Real Estate Services
Bought with:
James B Saros, 6501398798
Jim Saros Real Estate Services
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250026006
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Entry
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 3 x 14
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Family room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flex room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 442
- Dimensions: 34 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 345
- Dimensions: 23 x 15
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Basement, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,743 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,850
- Finished area below ground: 893
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 80.00 x 175.00
Details
- Parcel number: 39009020863000
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: WINDMILL POINTE SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Grosse Pointe Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $309,225
- Annual tax amount: $16,075
- Date on market: 4/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2025 | Sold | $799,000$168/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$168/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+22.9%$168/sqft |
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| 3/2/2025 | Listing removed | $649,900+3.2%$137/sqft |
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| 3/2/2022 | Sold | $630,000-3.1%$133/sqft |
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| 1/20/2022 | Pending sale | $649,900$137/sqft |
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| 1/11/2022 | Price change | $649,900-1.5%$137/sqft |
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| 11/19/2021 | Price change | $660,000-2.2%$139/sqft |
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| 10/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $675,000+141.1%$142/sqft |
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| 5/6/2010 | Sold | $280,000+30.3%$59/sqft |
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| 1/20/2009 | Sold | $214,900-53.8%$45/sqft |
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| 1/28/2008 | Sold | $465,307+1.2%$98/sqft |
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| 6/21/2007 | Sold | $460,000-31.5%$97/sqft |
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| 7/1/2005 | Sold | $671,459+5.1%$142/sqft |
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| 9/3/2004 | Sold | $639,000+64.8%$135/sqft |
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| 9/8/2003 | Sold | $387,686$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $326,000 +10.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $294,500 +4.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $283,000 +2.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $275,100 +2.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $268,800 |
| 2020 | $10,408 +1.4% | $268,800 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $10,263 | $253,200 +9.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $232,000 +60.1% |
| 2017 | $9,766 | $144,900 -28.4% |
| 2016 | $9,766 +92.8% | $202,300 +1.4% |
| 2015 | $5,065 -71.4% | $199,500 +10.4% |
| 2013 | $17,730 +250.1% | $180,700 -5.1% |
| 2012 | $5,065 | $190,400 -10.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $213,700 -6.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $228,800 -9.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $253,400 -13.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $291,600 -1% |
| 2005 | $6,242 | $294,400 +0.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $292,200 +96.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $148,595 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $6,191 | $143,988 |
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Neighborhood: 48230
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