5200 Balfour Road

Detroit, MI 48224

$63,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,722 Sq. Ft.
$23 / Sq. Ft.
2,722
Sq. Ft.
$23
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 9/26/25
Closed 9/26/25
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Description

Charming Brick Bungalow Fixer-Upper in Morningside! Welcome to 5200 Balfour — a solid brick bungalow full of potential in the heart of the desirable Morningside neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers classic charm, hardwood floors, fenced yard, corner appeal and a full basement, ready for your vision and updates. Perfect for investors or savvy homeowners looking to renovate. Enjoy a spacious yard and the quiet, tree-lined streets just minutes from parks, schools, and major highways. Bring...Charming Brick Bungalow Fixer-Upper in Morningside! Welcome to 5200 Balfour — a solid brick bungalow full of potential in the heart of the desirable Morningside neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers classic charm, hardwood floors, fenced yard, corner appeal and a full basement, ready for your vision and updates. Perfect for investors or savvy homeowners looking to renovate. Enjoy a spacious yard and the quiet, tree-lined streets just minutes from parks, schools, and major highways. Bring your creativity and restore this gem to its former glory!
  1. Listed by David Dawood • Brokerage DRE #6505425563 • Detroit Progress Realty LLC
    P: (248)-722-7555 C: (248)-722-7555 davidsdawood@gmail.com

Property Details for 5200 Balfour Road

Subdivision Name
EAST DETROIT DEV COS 3
Architectural Style
Colonial
Waterfront
No
Senior Community
No
LISTING CLOSED: 09/26/2025 10:31 AM

Property Details for 5200 Balfour Road

StatusClosed
MLS #20251024681
Days on Market19
Taxes$2,877 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1936
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyWayne County
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Location

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Sold By DOBI Real Estate

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Building Information for 5200 Balfour Road

Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

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$560 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$320

Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5200 Balfour Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Heading west on E Warren Ave, turn right on Balfour home will be at the northeast corner of Frankfort and Balfour.
  • Latitude: 42.40181
  • Longitude: -82.947573
  • Cross Street: E Warren Ave and E Outer Dr
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 21067707
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,297.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $1,580.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,877.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $17,872.00
  • Tax Legal Description: E BALFOUR 1464 EAST DETROIT DEVELOPMENT COS SUB NO 3 L38 P32 PLATS, WCR 21/468 40 X 130
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 40.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40X130
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 40
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 39900.0
  • Living Area: 2722.0
  • Building Area Total: 2722.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1507.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1215.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1215.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1936
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 7
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 14
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8 X 10
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 20
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 6 X 6
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 20
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 18
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 8 X 7
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 14
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No

Property History for 5200 Balfour Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60925409

$63,000—
Sep 26, 2025

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #60925409

—
Sep 26, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #20251024681

$63,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60925409

$63,000
09/26/2025

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #60925409

—
09/26/2025

Sold

Realcomp #20251024681

$63,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5200 Balfour Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$1,418 ($118 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,507 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,507 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936ZoningR2CountyWAYNEAPN21067707.Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5200 Balfour Road

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bates Academy
Public - PK to 8
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
Public - PK to 8
Brown Ronald Academy
Public - PK to 8
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
PublicPK to 8

Brown Ronald Academy
PublicPK to 8

Detroit International Academy For Young Women
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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