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$180,000

5544 Balfour Rd Detroit, MI 48224

3 beds
2 full
2,674 sqft
0.1 acres
$67 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5544 Balfour Rd

Open House July 5th & 6th, 1-3 PM!!! Join us for light refreshments while touring your new home. This is the ONE you've been waiting for! Welcome to 5544 Balfour, a beautiful and spacious 3 bed home with a bonus room, and 2 full baths including an ensuite. Featuring an open concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a 2-car garage, fenced yard, and a cozy patio, this home checks all the boxes for comfortable living. Located in the heart of Detroit's highly sought-after Morningside neighborhood, this beautiful home is move-in ready and perfect for homebuyers. Homes like this don't come around often and they don't last long. Call Deja for more details 313-515-5423

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size2,674 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1929
ParkingDetached
MLS #81025031711
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $180,000
  • Price/SqFt: $67
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,894
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: From Warren head North on Balfour
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,674 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
  • MLS Number: 81025031711
  • MLS Name: Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS
  • Office Name: eXp Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (888) 501-7085
  • Listing Agent: Deja Bowser

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 18, 2019
Home Sold
$62,900
Oct 31, 2019
Home Sold
$35,700
Sep 11, 2018
Home Sold
$54,900
May 15, 2017
Home Sold
$33,900
Feb 08, 2016
Home Sold
$38,000
May 14, 2014
Home Sold
$18,500
Jan 20, 2012
Home Sold
$24,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$38,200$1,894
2023$30,000$1,894
2022$24,600$2,699
2021$20,200$2,699
2020$18,700$1,528
2018$14,900$1,528
2017$13,900$939

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School

Public Charter KG-5

0.7 mi

9740 McKinney St

1

Wayne Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.9 mi

10633 Courville St

6

George Defer Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.5 mi

15425 Kercheval Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,742. Most Detroit, MI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

31%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

42%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
13%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker
  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5544 Balfour Rd

The listing price of 5544 Balfour Rd property is $180,000.

The property 5544 Balfour Rd is a house located in Detroit, Michigan, 48224.

Active Listing: 5544 Balfour Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5544 Balfour Rd are: Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Wayne Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), George Defer Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ronald Brown Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), J E Clark Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Capstone Academy Charter Schoolmayfield (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Denby High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,894 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on December 18, 2019 for $62,900 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5544 Balfour Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 5544 Balfour Rd is 2,674 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5544 Balfour Rd is 1929.

This home is located at 5544 Balfour Rd in Detroit, MI and zip code 48224 in the Lower East neighborhood. This 2,674 square foot home, which was built in 1929, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $180,000.

Over 79 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Detroit, MI. In the same period over 144 listings were sold below the listed price and 74 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Detroit, MI increased by 16.7% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $92,746, while the average time on the real estate market was 45 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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