5607 Balfour Road

Sold 9/20/23

Last Sold Price

$150,000

3 beds2 baths1,434 sqft$105/sqft

5607 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224

Description

Time for a second look! This home is BACK on the MARKET, and we encourage you to rediscover its unique charm. This 3 bed 1 and 1/2 bath colonial boasts new plumbing with pvc, new luxury vinyl wood flooring throughout the main level, fully updated kitchen w/granite countertops, new cabinetry, updated bathrooms and all new interior doors throughout. All new electrical recessed lighting and chandeliers, new furnace, whole house insulation updated, new furnace, and sump pump. A new security front door...Time for a second look! This home is BACK on the MARKET, and we encourage you to rediscover its unique charm. This 3 bed 1 and 1/2 bath colonial boasts new plumbing with pvc, new luxury vinyl wood flooring throughout the main level, fully updated kitchen w/granite countertops, new cabinetry, updated bathrooms and all new interior doors throughout. All new electrical recessed lighting and chandeliers, new furnace, whole house insulation updated, new furnace, and sump pump. A new security front door installed and entrance to the home and new garage door with automatic garage door opener. Sometimes, the right match just takes a little longer to find. Could this be the perfect match for you? Batvai

LISTING CLOSED: 09/20/2023 12:00 AM

Listed by Chandra Graves • Brokerage DRE #6505338536 • KW Metro
P: (248)-288-3500 C: (248)-766-7283 chandragraves.kw@gmail.com
Listed by Reggie Perryman • Brokerage DRE #6505338536 • KW Metro
P: (248)-291-8057 C: (313)-510-5624 reginaldperryman1@gmail.com

Property Details for 5607 Balfour Road

Status

Sold

MLS #

20221070149

Days on Market

175

Taxes

$1,558 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1928

Lot Size

0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

County

Wayne County

Subdivision Name

EAST DETROIT DEVELOPMENT COS NO 3 (PLATS)

Architectural Style

Colonial

Waterfront

Senior Community

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Building Information for 5607 Balfour Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

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$892 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$762

Property Taxes

$130

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Property Information for 5607 Balfour Road

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Outer Drive to Balfour located on the corner
Latitude: 42.40443321

Longitude: -82.950168
Cross Street: S of Balfour/E of outer drive
MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: W21I068735S
Tax Amount Summer: $1,443.00

Tax Amount Winter: $115.00
Tax Annual Amount: $1,558.00
Tax Assessed Value: $19,800.00
Tax Legal Description: W BALFOUR S 35.30 FT 1595 E DETROIT DEVELOPMENT COS SUB NO 3 L38 P32 PLATS, WCR 21/468 35.3 X 146.18A
Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $240.00
Association: No

School Information

High School District: Detroit

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes

Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached

Property

Lot Information

Frontage Length: 35.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.12

Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Dimensions: 35.00 x 146.00
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Feet: 35
Road Frontage Type: Paved, Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Property and Assessments

State Equalized Value: 19800.0
Living Area: 1434.0

Building Area Total: 2137.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1434.0
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Total Area: 703.0
Class Name: Residential
Living Area Source: Measured
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1928

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick
Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps

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: Unfinished

Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 3
Has Cooling: No
Fireplace: No
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Rooms Total: 6

Exterior Features

Pool Private: No

Room Information

Room 1

Room Length: 10.0
Room Width: 10.0

Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Length: 11.0
Room Width: 17.0

Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Length: 11.0
Room Width: 16.0

Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Length: 12.0
Room Width: 12.0

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 5

Room Length: 10.0
Room Width: 10.0

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level: Basement
Room Type: Bath Lav

Room 7

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bath Full

Room 8

Room Length: 10.0
Room Width: 10.0

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom

Agent

Sale and Listings

Public GLR Website: Yes

Rental

Rent Information

Existing Lease: No
Rent Spree: No

Property History for 5607 Balfour Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 20, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1519908212	$150,000	+59.9% / yr
Sep 20, 2023	Sold Realcomp #20221070149	$150,000	—
Sep 20, 2023	Sold MiRealSource #60180672	$150,000	—
Aug 21, 2023	Contract Signed Realcomp #20221070149		—
Aug 15, 2023	Contract Signed MiRealSource #60180672		—
Jul 2, 2023	Listed (Active) Realcomp #20221070149	$190,000	—
Jul 2, 2023	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #60180672	$190,000	—
Sep 30, 2021	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #2210027715	$38,500	—
Sep 30, 2021	Temporarily Off Market MiRealSource #40165490	$38,500	—
May 18, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1506240184	$50,000	+21.1% / yr
Apr 21, 2021	Listed (Active) Realcomp #2210027715	$39,000	—
Apr 21, 2021	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #40165490	$39,000	—
Jan 26, 2018	Permanently Off Market Realcomp #218006606	$28,500	—
Jan 26, 2018	Permanently Off Market MiRealSource #21408594	$28,500	—
Jan 26, 2018	Listed (Active) Realcomp #218006606	$28,500	—
Jan 26, 2018	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #21408594	$28,500	—
Jul 17, 2017	Permanently Off Market MiRealSource #21306416	$29,500	—
Jul 17, 2017	Permanently Off Market Realcomp #217048716	$29,500	—
Jun 9, 2017	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #21306416	$29,500	—
Jun 9, 2017	Listed (Active) Realcomp #217048716	$29,500	—
Jun 15, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #312122051	$7,500	—
Jun 15, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #312122051	$7,500	-22.5% / yr
Jun 15, 2011	Sold Realcomp #211048885	$7,500	—
Jun 15, 2011	Sold Realcomp #58031035076	$7,500	—
Jun 15, 2011	Contract Signed Realcomp #211048885		—
Jun 15, 2011	Contract Signed Realcomp #58031035076		—
May 9, 2011	Listed (Active) Realcomp #211048885	$12,000	—
Apr 30, 2011	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #210137560	$12,000	—
Dec 6, 2010	Listed (Active) Realcomp #210137560	$15,000	—
Oct 25, 2010	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #29004470	$39,000	—
Jan 8, 2009	Listed (Active) Realcomp #29004470	$50,000	—
Jan 8, 2009	Listed (Active) Realcomp #58031035076	$15,000	—
Jan 7, 2009	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #28121853	$50,000	—
Jul 17, 2008	Listed (Active) Realcomp #28121853	$50,000	—
Jul 7, 2008	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #27133404	$50,000	—
Jul 23, 2007	Listed (Active) Realcomp #27133404	$78,300	—
Jul 22, 2007	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #27014641	$89,000	—
Jan 22, 2007	Listed (Active) Realcomp #27014641	$119,900	—
Jan 20, 2007	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #25087940	$129,000	—
Jun 23, 2005	Listed (Active) Realcomp #25087940	$140,000	—
Jun 20, 2005	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #58000491206	$140,000	—
Jun 5, 2005	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #25039405	$140,000	—
Jul 1, 2004	Listed (Active) Realcomp #25039405	$140,000	—
Jun 17, 2004	Listed (Active) Realcomp #58000491206	$140,000	—
Jan 9, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #241127671	$50,000	—
Nov 22, 2000	Sold Realcomp #58000243591	$47,000	—
Oct 24, 2000	Contract Signed Realcomp #58000243591		—
Aug 16, 2000	Listed (Active) Realcomp #58000243591	$52,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/20/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1519908212	$150,000 +59.9% / yr
09/20/2023	Sold Realcomp #20221070149	$150,000
09/20/2023	Sold MiRealSource #60180672	$150,000
08/21/2023	Contract Signed Realcomp #20221070149	—
08/15/2023	Contract Signed MiRealSource #60180672	—
07/02/2023	Listed (Active) Realcomp #20221070149	$190,000
07/02/2023	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #60180672	$190,000
09/30/2021	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #2210027715	$38,500
09/30/2021	Temporarily Off Market MiRealSource #40165490	$38,500
05/18/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1506240184	$50,000 +21.1% / yr
04/21/2021	Listed (Active) Realcomp #2210027715	$39,000
04/21/2021	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #40165490	$39,000
01/26/2018	Permanently Off Market Realcomp #218006606	$28,500
01/26/2018	Permanently Off Market MiRealSource #21408594	$28,500
01/26/2018	Listed (Active) Realcomp #218006606	$28,500
01/26/2018	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #21408594	$28,500
07/17/2017	Permanently Off Market MiRealSource #21306416	$29,500
07/17/2017	Permanently Off Market Realcomp #217048716	$29,500
06/09/2017	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #21306416	$29,500
06/09/2017	Listed (Active) Realcomp #217048716	$29,500
06/15/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #312122051	$7,500
06/15/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #312122051	$7,500 -22.5% / yr
06/15/2011	Sold Realcomp #211048885	$7,500
06/15/2011	Sold Realcomp #58031035076	$7,500
06/15/2011	Contract Signed Realcomp #211048885	—
06/15/2011	Contract Signed Realcomp #58031035076	—
05/09/2011	Listed (Active) Realcomp #211048885	$12,000
04/30/2011	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #210137560	$12,000
12/06/2010	Listed (Active) Realcomp #210137560	$15,000
10/25/2010	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #29004470	$39,000
01/08/2009	Listed (Active) Realcomp #29004470	$50,000
01/08/2009	Listed (Active) Realcomp #58031035076	$15,000
01/07/2009	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #28121853	$50,000
07/17/2008	Listed (Active) Realcomp #28121853	$50,000
07/07/2008	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #27133404	$50,000
07/23/2007	Listed (Active) Realcomp #27133404	$78,300
07/22/2007	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #27014641	$89,000
01/22/2007	Listed (Active) Realcomp #27014641	$119,900
01/20/2007	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #25087940	$129,000
06/23/2005	Listed (Active) Realcomp #25087940	$140,000
06/20/2005	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #58000491206	$140,000
06/05/2005	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #25039405	$140,000
07/01/2004	Listed (Active) Realcomp #25039405	$140,000
06/17/2004	Listed (Active) Realcomp #58000491206	$140,000
01/09/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #241127671	$50,000
11/22/2000	Sold Realcomp #58000243591	$47,000
10/24/2000	Contract Signed Realcomp #58000243591	—
08/16/2000	Listed (Active) Realcomp #58000243591	$52,500

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

Public Records for 5607 Balfour Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$2,051 ($171 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,050 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,050 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt703 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningR1CountyWAYNEAPN21068735.

Schools near 5607 Balfour Road

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Bates Academy	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	11.1 mi
8/10	Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	12.3 mi
2/10	Brown Ronald Academy	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.1 mi
6/10	Detroit International Academy For Young Women	Public - Serves this home	PK to 12	5.1 mi
3/10	East English Village Preparatory Academy	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
5/10	Clark J.E. Preparatory Academy	Public - Nearby school	3 to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Bethany Lutheran School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.1 mi
NR	Peace Lutheran School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.4 mi
NR	St. Matthew Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Bates Academy PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	11.1 mi
8/10	Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	12.3 mi
2/10	Brown Ronald Academy PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.1 mi
6/10	Detroit International Academy For Young Women PublicPK to 12 Serves this home	5.1 mi
3/10	East English Village Preparatory Academy Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
5/10	Clark J.E. Preparatory Academy Public3 to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Bethany Lutheran School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Peace Lutheran School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	St. Matthew Elementary School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5607 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224	$150,000	3	2	1,434	5,227
5599 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224	–	3	1	1,221	5,663
5591 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224	$115,000	3	2	1,528	5,663
5583 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224	$33,000	3	1	1,188	5,663
5718 Somerset Avenue, Detroit, MI 48224	–	–	–	–	13,199
11480 Outer Drive East, Detroit, MI 48224	$57,000	4	1	1,163	4,791
5575 Balfour, Detroit, MI 48224	$74,000	3	1	1,250	–
5575 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224	–	3	2	1,200	5,663
5590 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224	$130,000	3	2	1,530	5,227
5711 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224	–	3	1	1,311	4,792
5580 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224	–	3	2	1,478	5,227
5565 Balfour Road, Detroit, MI 48224	$25,000	4	1.5	1,738	5,663
5580 Balfour, Detroit, MI 48224	$75,400	3	1	1,600	5,200
5590 Balfour Avenue, Detroit, MI 48224	$58,000	–	–	–	5,520
5600 Somerset Avenue, Detroit, MI 48224	$18,701	4	2	2,250	9,465
5590 Somerset Avenue, Detroit, MI 48224	$15,000	3	1	2,125	5,040

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