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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,272 sqft$110/sqft
5566 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,227 sq ftLot Size
1925Year Built
$110/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Fantastic colonial ready for you to move in! Boasting 3 bedrooms all with new carpet and newer windows, refinished hardwood floors and staircase, interior freshly painted, Laminate flooring main level, updated kitchen and bathroom! Large craft or work area in basement and rec room in the center, new siding, large deck off back of home great for entertaining or just enjoying a beautiful day! 1.5 miles from Chandler Park which is getting a $12 million dollar upgrade adding a Rec Center and Sports Complex!...Fantastic colonial ready for you to move in! Boasting 3 bedrooms all with new carpet and newer windows, refinished hardwood floors and staircase, interior freshly painted, Laminate flooring main level, updated kitchen and bathroom! Large craft or work area in basement and rec room in the center, new siding, large deck off back of home great for entertaining or just enjoying a beautiful day! 1.5 miles from Chandler Park which is getting a $12 million dollar upgrade adding a Rec Center and Sports Complex! Seller concessions available. Being sold as-is, all data and measurements approximate.
  • Listed by: James Hastings 734.620.6304 agenthastings@gmail.com • Household Real Estate LLC
Listing closed: 05/23/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MiRealSource, MLS#: 60291185

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$139,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

95.1%

Detroit, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 5566 Balfour Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $977 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Subdivision Name: EAST DETROIT DEVELOPMENT COS NO 3 (PLATS)
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Outer Drive E and Alter R
  • Directions: From I-94: Exit 222 and take Outer Drive E south to Outer Drive E/Chandler Park and turn left go to Balfour Rd and turn right - House will be on left side/1st block
  • Latitude: 42.404213
  • Longitude: -82.949154
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: W21I067730S
  • Tax Annual Amount: $977.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 10719
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $240.00
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Frontage Length: 40.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40.00 x 130.00
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1152.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 120.0
  • Building Area Total: 1728.0
  • Living Area: 1272.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Electric: Service100Amp, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Total Rooms: 7
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 10x10
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 11x9
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 11x12
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Description: Laminate
  • Dimensions: 2x2
  • Length: 2.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 2.0
Room 5
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 10x11
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Description: Laminate
  • Dimensions: 10x11
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 9.0

Property History for 5566 Balfour Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2024

Sold

MiRealSource #60291185

$140,000
May 23, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #20240012416

$140,000
May 22, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537005702

$140,000

+228.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2024

Sold

MiRealSource #60291185

$140,000
05/23/2024

Sold

Realcomp #20240012416

$140,000
05/22/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537005702

$140,000

+228.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 5566 Balfour Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,169 ($181 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt576 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningR1CountyWAYNEAPN21067730.

Schools near 5566 Balfour Road

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bates Academy
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5566 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224
$140,000
3
1,272
5,227
$65,000
3
2
2,146
5,227
$114,000
3
1,509
5,227
$75,400
3
1,600
5,200
$130,000
3
1,530
5,227
$200,000
3
2,674
5,227

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