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$8,906 Closing Credit¹
#50175771, Connie Dunlap, Listing Office: Sine & Monaghan LLC
$799,000 List price
938 Balfour St Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
$9,488
Closing credit¹
5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
4,743 sqft
0.3 acres
$168 / sqft
House
Property details
About 938 Balfour St
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Radiant
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
Size4,743 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.32 Acres
Year built1927
ParkingTwo Car Garage, Attached, Electricity in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side Entrance
MLS #20250026006
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceBasement, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Basement, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Two Car Garage, Attached, Electricity in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side Entrance
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
- List Price: $799,000
- Price/SqFt: $168
- Annual Tax Amount: $15,729
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: On Balfour, South of Jefferson, in the Windmill Pointe neighborhood.
- Year Built: 1927
- Living Area: 4,743 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.32 Acres
- MLS Number: 20250026006
- MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
- Office Name: Jim Saros Real Estate Services
- Office Phone: (313) 886-9030
- Listing Agent: Lara Miller
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 09, 2022 | Home Sold | $630,000 |
| May 06, 2010 | Home Sold | $280,000 |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Home Sold | $214,900 |
| Jun 21, 2007 | Home Sold | $460,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $326,000 | $15,729 |
| 2023 | $294,500 | $10,620 |
| 2022 | $283,000 | $10,620 |
| 2021 | $275,100 | $10,407 |
| 2020 | $268,800 | $10,624 |
| 2018 | $232,000 | $10,624 |
| 2017 | $220,600 | $10,262 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
George Defer Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•15425 Kercheval Ave
1
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School
Public Charter KG-5
2.7 mi
•9740 McKinney St
1
Wayne Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.0 mi
•10633 Courville St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,739. Typical income of Grosse Pointe Park, MI residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
27%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
11%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Bloomingdales
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
The Cheesecake Factory
Starbucks
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Audi
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 938 Balfour St
The listing price of 938 Balfour St property is $799,000.
The property 938 Balfour St is a house located in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, 48230.
Sale Pending: 938 Balfour St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 938 Balfour St are: George Defer Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Wayne Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Pierce Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Detroit Merit Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Carstens Elementary-Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Grosse Pointe South High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Pathways Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $15,729 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 9, 2022 for $630,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 938 Balfour St has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 938 Balfour St is 4,743 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 938 Balfour St is 1927.
This home is located at 938 Balfour St in Grosse Pointe Park, MI and zip code 48230. This 4,743 square foot home, which was built in 1927, sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $799,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Grosse Pointe Park, MI there were more than 4 sold above asking price, over 5 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Grosse Pointe Park, MI between March and April 2025 increased by 24.1%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 32 days, the median list price was $495,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.