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Jim Blehm

Team Owner, Realtor® | The Blehm Group | Keller Williams

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688 Balfour St , Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
$1,585,000
Est. Payment: $8,161.95/mo
5 Bed
7 Bath
6883 Sqft
Status: active | Days on site: 40
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Jim Blehm
Team Owner, Realtor®

House 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.

Highlights

Listed by James B Saros , Jim Saros Real Estate Services , 313-886-9030. MichRIC

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage
0.65

Year Built

1941

County

Wayne

Neighborhood

Grosse Pointe Park City

School District

Grosse Pointe

Listing ID

20261047454

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • Bedrooms:5
  • Bathrooms:7
  • Full Bathrooms:5
  • 1/2 Bathrooms:2
Appliances:Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher
Air Cond:Central Air
Fireplaces:Living Room,Family Room
Other:Basement Finished

Exterior Features

Lot:Corner Lot
Parking Features:Attached
Principal Interest
$8,162
Taxes
$2,580

Home Price

$1,585,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
6.676%

Down Payment

20%
$317,000
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Monthly Price:
$8,161.95

Principal

Taxes

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $8,161.95 $2,579.83 $0.00 $10,741.78
Yearly $97,943.38 $30,958.00 $0.00 $128,901.38
Total $2,938,301.55 $928,740.00 $0.00 $3,867,041.55
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