5544 Balfour Road

Detroit, MI 48224

$200,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,674 Sq. Ft.
$75 / Sq. Ft.
2,674
Sq. Ft.
$75
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 11/7/25
Sold 11/7/25
Balfour Home
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Description

Back on the market- buyer got cold feet! 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...Back on the market- buyer got cold feet! 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
  1. Listed by Deja Bowser • eXp Realty, LLC
    P: (313)-515-5423 C: (313)-515-5423 soldbydeja@gmail.com

Property Details for 5544 Balfour Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 11/10/2025 10:27 AM

Property Details for 5544 Balfour Road

StatusSold
MLS #25031711
Days on Market76
Taxes$1,777 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyWayne County
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Location

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Building Information for 5544 Balfour Road

Stories2Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

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$1,155 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,007

Property Taxes

$148

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5544 Balfour Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: N of E Warren Ave / E of Alte
  • Municipality: Detroit City
  • Directions: From Warren head North on Balfour
  • Area - Major: Wayne County - 100
  • Street #: 5544
  • Street Name: Balfour
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Detroit
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 48224
  • County: Wayne
  • Latitude: 42.404071
  • Longitude: -82.951155
  • Area - Minor: Wayne County - 100
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 38200.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 21067727.
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 130.00
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2674.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Square Footage: 5227.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Legal: E BALFOUR 1484 EAST DETROIT DEVELOPMENT COS SUB NO 3 L38 P32 PLATS, WCR 21/468 40 X 130,NEZH CERT.#NH2007-3375,RELATED PARCEL#27073375.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 4
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 06-30-2025 12:35:37 PM
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Substructure: Michigan Basement
Interior Features
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 3
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1337
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1337.0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 5544 Balfour Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928817700

$200,000

+340.2% / yr

Nov 7, 2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25031711

$200,000—
Oct 27, 2025

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #25031711

—
Sep 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25031711

$180,000—
Dec 10, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549358032

$52,000

-3.7% / yr

Nov 26, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #660844693

$62,900

+445.0% / yr

Jul 27, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #657851943

$35,700

-36.7% / yr

Aug 17, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631802082

$54,900

+44.4% / yr

Apr 25, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597958084

$33,900

-8.1% / yr

Dec 18, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566637732

$38,000

+55.1% / yr

Apr 28, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416307587

$18,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928817700

$200,000

+340.2% / yr

11/07/2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25031711

$200,000
10/27/2025

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #25031711

—
09/05/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25031711

$180,000
12/10/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549358032

$52,000

-3.7% / yr

11/26/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #660844693

$62,900

+445.0% / yr

07/27/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #657851943

$35,700

-36.7% / yr

08/17/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631802082

$54,900

+44.4% / yr

04/25/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597958084

$33,900

-8.1% / yr

12/18/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566637732

$38,000

+55.1% / yr

04/28/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416307587

$18,500

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

Public Records for 5544 Balfour Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$1,777 ($148 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,337 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,337 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929ZoningR1CountyWAYNEAPN21067727.

Schools near 5544 Balfour Road

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Edward 'Duke' Ellington @ Beckham
Public - PK to 8
Spain Elementary-Middle School
Public - PK to 8
Bates Academy
Public - PK to 8
Brown Ronald Academy
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Edward 'Duke' Ellington @ Beckham
PublicPK to 8

Spain Elementary-Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

Brown Ronald Academy
PublicPK to 8

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