$799,000

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
StatusActive
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

  • 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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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

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. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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 TennisMen's Tennis
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • AudiAudi
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 938 Balfour St

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 March 2025, from all listings sold in Grosse Pointe Park, MI there were more than 3 sold above asking price, over 4 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 February and March 2025 increased by 16.7%. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $357,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 56 days.

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

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