5561 Balfour Road

Detroit, MI 48224

$57,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,484 Sq. Ft.
$38 / Sq. Ft.
1,484
Sq. Ft.
$38
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 5/30/25
Sold 5/30/25
Front
Main floor livingroom
Main floor formal dining area
Main floor kitchen
1st bedroom on main floor
2nd bedroom on main floor
1st floor full bath
2nd floor kitchen
3rd bedroom on 2nd floor
2nd floor full bath
4th possible upper bedroom or livingroom
Basement
Left side
right side

Description

Don't let your buyer's miss out on this property. Home features a spacious livingroom w/fireplace on the main floor, spacious formal dining area and main floor kitchen area. Two (2) bedrooms on the main floor, 1st floor full bath. Second floor features a 2nd spacious kitchen, 2nd floor full bath, spacious 3rd bedroom on 2nd floor and possible livingroom/4th bedroom on 2nd floor. Full spacious basement for plenty of storage. Per seller, property requires to be listed for 7 days from the date of MLS...Don't let your buyer's miss out on this property. Home features a spacious livingroom w/fireplace on the main floor, spacious formal dining area and main floor kitchen area. Two (2) bedrooms on the main floor, 1st floor full bath. Second floor features a 2nd spacious kitchen, 2nd floor full bath, spacious 3rd bedroom on 2nd floor and possible livingroom/4th bedroom on 2nd floor. Full spacious basement for plenty of storage. Per seller, property requires to be listed for 7 days from the date of MLS listing before ANY offers will be considered or accepted. Property is sold in ''AS IS'' condition.
  1. Listed by Francine Willingham • Willingham Real Estate
    P: (734)-564-7471 C: (734)-564-7471 willinghamrealestate@gmail.com

Property Details for 5561 Balfour Road

Zoning
Residential
ZoningDescription
Residential
Architectural Style
Colonial
LISTING CLOSED: 05/30/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5561 Balfour Road

StatusSold
MLS #25004727
Days on Market66
Taxes$1,871 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,663 SF
CountyWayne County
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Location

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Building Information for 5561 Balfour Road

Stories2Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,663 SF

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Property Information for 5561 Balfour Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Balfour Rd & Outer Dr E.
  • Municipality: Detroit City
  • Directions: G.P.S.
  • Area - Major: Wayne County - 100
  • Street #: 5561
  • Street Name: Balfour
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Detroit
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 48224
  • County: Wayne
  • Latitude: 42.403867
  • Longitude: -82.949783
  • Area - Minor: Wayne County - 100
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 36500.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 21068741
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 36500
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X145X40X145
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1484.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1484.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Square Footage: 5663.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Legal: W BALFOUR 1601 E DETROIT DEVELOPMENT COS SUB NO 3 L38 P32 PLATS, WCR 21/468 40 X 145.66A
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Street Type: Public
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Roofing: Asphalt
  • Substructure: Full
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Room Total: 10
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1002
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1002.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Description: Flooring
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Description: Flooring
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Description: Flooring
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Description: Flooring
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Description: Flooring
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Description: Flooring
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Description: Flooring
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Description: Flooring
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Description: Carpeting
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Description: Carpeting
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Other

Property History for 5561 Balfour Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903064331

$57,000

+2.3% / yr

May 30, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70451386

$57,000—
May 30, 2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25004727

$57,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903064331

$57,000

+2.3% / yr

05/30/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70451386

$57,000
05/30/2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25004727

$57,000

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

Public Records for 5561 Balfour Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,894 ($158 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,482 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,482 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,050 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningR2CountyWAYNEAPN21068741.

Schools near 5561 Balfour Road

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

Brown Ronald Academy
PublicPK to 8

Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
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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5551 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224
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$25,000
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1.5
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