5919 Balfour Road

Detroit, MI 48224

$130,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
—Sq. Ft.
— / Sq. Ft.
—
Sq. Ft.
—
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 2/13/26
Sold 2/13/26
Front of Balfour
Entry way common area
Stairway to upper unit
Entrance to upper unit
upper unit Livingroom
living room closet upper unit
Upper unit hallway
Upper unit bathroom
Upper unit 1st bedroom
Upper unit 2nd bedroom
Upper unit dinning room
Upper unit Kitchen
Upper unit sub panel
Lower Unit Livingroom
Lower unit 1st bedroom
Lower unit 2nd bedroom
Lower unit dinning room
Lower unit Kitchen
Lower unit sub panel
Common area Basement stairs
Basement

Description

Turn-key brick duplex in Detroit with an active City Rental Certification and recently passed inspection, offering a hassle-free investment opportunity. The lower unit has a reliable Section 8 tenant, providing guaranteed income from day one—please do not disturb the tenant. Both units feature updated interiors, new mechanicals, and durable brick construction to minimize maintenance and maximize long-term returns. Property taxes are currently unknown and should be verified by the buyer. Ideal for...Turn-key brick duplex in Detroit with an active City Rental Certification and recently passed inspection, offering a hassle-free investment opportunity. The lower unit has a reliable Section 8 tenant, providing guaranteed income from day one—please do not disturb the tenant. Both units feature updated interiors, new mechanicals, and durable brick construction to minimize maintenance and maximize long-term returns. Property taxes are currently unknown and should be verified by the buyer. Ideal for investors seeking a stabilized, cash-flowing asset or an owner-occupant looking to live in one unit while collecting rent from the other. With full compliance, solid structure, and modern updates, this duplex is a ready-to-go, low-maintenance opportunity perfect for your portfolio or next house-hack strategy.
  1. Listed by Bryan Harman • Propel Property Management
    P: (734)-679-2139 C: (734)-679-2139 bryanharman99@gmail.com

Amenities

  • Basement
  • Common Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Forced Air
  • Parking Included
  • Washer Hookup
LISTING CLOSED: 02/13/2026 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5919 Balfour Road

StatusSold
MLS #25060305
Days on Market28
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Multi Family
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,920 SF
CountyWayne County
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Location

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Sold By Amin Realty

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Building Information for 5919 Balfour Road

Stories-Residences2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,920 SF

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$920 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$661

Property Taxes

$259

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5919 Balfour Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Outer drive East, Whittier Ave
  • Municipality: Detroit City
  • Area - Major: Wayne County - 100
  • Street #: 5919
  • Street Name: Balfour
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Detroit
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 48224
  • County: Wayne
  • Latitude: 42.406662
  • Longitude: -82.951522
  • Area - Minor: Wayne County - 100
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 24700.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: W21I068718S
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 12350
Parking
  • Parking Features: Paved
  • Parking Total: 4.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 148
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Square Footage: 5920.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, True
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Public Sewer, Public Water, Storm Sewer
  • Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
  • Extras: Tenant Storage
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Yes/No: Yes
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 0.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number of Units: 2
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • BathsTotal: 1
  • BedsTotal: 2
  • FullBaths: 1
  • HalfBaths: 0
  • Occupied: No
  • SqFt: 950.0
  • Description: Upper
Unit 2
  • BathsTotal: 1
  • BedsTotal: 2
  • FullBaths: 1
  • HalfBaths: 0
  • Occupied: Yes
  • SqFt: 950.0
  • Description: lower
Unit 3
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 4
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 5
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 6
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 7
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 8
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 9
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 10
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 11
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 12
  • BathsTotal: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas, Sewer, Water
  • Owner Pays: Trash Collection
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 5919 Balfour Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1938328088

$130,000

+2.3% / yr

Feb 13, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #81025060305

$130,000—
Feb 13, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #70506952

$130,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1938328088

$130,000

+2.3% / yr

02/13/2026

Sold

Realcomp #81025060305

$130,000
02/13/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #70506952

$130,000

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

Public Records for 5919 Balfour Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,103 ($259 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,924 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,924 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt936 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningR2CountyWAYNEAPN21068718.

Schools near 5919 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

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