Price Reduction
Address
688 Balfour Street, Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Price
$ 1,499,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#61004983
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWAYNE
- CityGrosse Pointe Park
- AreaGrosse Pointe Park
- NeighborhoodWindmill Pointe Sub
- Zip48230
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1941
- Taxes$ 30958
- Price$ 1,499,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage4883
- Lot Size0.65 Acres
Data Source:
MiRealSource (MIRS)
Property Description
The perfect combination of timeless pre-war character and thoughtfully curated modern updates, just steps from Lake St. Clair. This exceptional residence offers an ideal blend of historic charm and today's most desired amenities, featuring a beautifully updated kitchen that opens seamlessly to the stunning round family room, creating a rare and functional open-concept layout. Recent improvements include a newly renovated foyer, living room, and first-floor powder room, along with numerous cosmetic updates throughout the home that further elevate its style and appeal. All bathrooms have been updated, and the home also features a mudroom located off the attached heater garage, second-floor laundry (plus additional basement laundry), and a spectacular finished lower level complete with a large entertainment area, wet bar, and spa-inspired full bath. Virtually every major system has been addressed, including plumbing, electrical, windows, copper gutters, HVAC, blown-in insulation, and a French drain system--providing peace of mind for years to come. Situated on an impressive 0.65-acre lot, additional highlights include a circular driveway and additional storage shed. A truly rare offering in Grosse Pointe Park, combining character, scale, modern updates, and an unbeatable location near the waterfront, resident-only parks, and just minutes from Downtown Detroit.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Listed $1,585,000 |
| 9/15/2026 | 6$1,499,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Level | Entry |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Possession | Negotiable (Possession) |
| Fireplaces | Basement Fireplace,FamRoom Fireplace,LivRoom Fireplace |
| Garage | Attached Garage |
| Water | Public Water at Street |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave |
| Status | Active |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 7 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Subdivision | WINDMILL POINTE SUB |
| Water Heater | Gas |
| Style | Colonial |
| County | Wayne |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| Ownership | Private |
| Associated Document Count | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Subdivision | MI |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Manufactured Y/N | No |
| Structure Style | 2 Story |
| Subj to Short Sale Apprvl | No |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Area | Grosse Pointe Park (82336) |
| Primary City | Grosse Pointe Park |
| Directions | South of Jefferson |
| City | Grosse Pointe Park |
| School District | Grosse Pointe Public Schools |
| Lease Y/N | No |
| Originating MLS | RealComp |
| Source MLS | MI Real Source |
| Financial Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA |
| Legal Description | *PKKYY46B* LOT 46 EXC THAT PT THEREOF DESC AS BEG ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE E. RAD 1242.50 FT |
| DOM | 84 |
| Postal Code | 48230 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 306.98 |
| Public Remarks | The perfect combination of timeless pre-war character and thoughtfully curated modern updates |
Interior Features
| Family Room Level | Entry |
|---|---|
| Dining Room Level | Entry |
| Living Room Level | Entry |
| Basement | Finished |
| Bedroom 3 Level | Second |
| Bedroom 1 Level | Second |
| Bedroom 2 Level | Second |
| Laundry Room Level | Second |
| Kitchen Length | 19 |
| Family Room Length | 17 |
| Laundry Room Width | 6 |
| Family Room Width | 18 |
| Living Room Length | 24 |
| Bedroom 4 Width | 10 |
| Bedroom 2 Width | 14 |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 14 |
| Laundry Room Length | 8 |
| Dining Room Width | 15 |
| Bedroom 4 Length | 16 |
| Bedroom 2 Length | 15 |
| Living Room Width | 15 |
| Bedroom 3 Length | 20 |
| Dining Room Length | 16 |
| Bedroom 5 Length | 10 |
| Kitchen Width | 21 |
| Beds | 5 |
| Fireplace? | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 19 |
| Bedroom 5 Width | 13 |
| Bedroom 1 Length | 31 |
| Bedroom 1 Width | 14 |
| Below Grade SqFt | 2400 |
| Above Grade SqFt | 4883 |
| Basement Y/N | Yes |
| Bedroom 2 Floor Covering | Wood |
| Bedroom 3 Floor Covering | Wood |
| Bedroom 4 Floor Covering | Carpet |
| Kitchen Floor Covering | Wood |
| Total SqFt Finished | 6883 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Brick |
|---|---|
| Frontage | 255 |
| Lot Size Area | 0.65 |
| Pool (Y/N) | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 80.00X175.00 |
| OUT BUILDINGS | Shed |
| Garage # of Car | 2 |
| Roads | Paved Street |
| FOUNDATION TYPE | Basement |
| SEWER/SEPTIC | Public At Street |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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