Rare opportunity to restore an architecturally significant piece of Detroit History. Once home to Walter Briggs Sr., former owner of the Detroit Tigers, this storied Palmer Woods’ Estate offers an unmatched opportunity to revitalize one of the City’s most iconic properties. Situated on 0.77 acres in one of Detroit’s most prestigious neighborhoods, this grand estate features a carriage house, 3-car garage, original stained-glass windows, intricate millwork, and lower-level spaces that remain intact and ready for restoration. With record-breaking sales of nearby restored mansions, this unique offering presents one of the most compelling investment opportunities Detroit. Note that the carriage house is ready for occupancy and offers vaulted ceilings, kitchen, living room, bedroom, full bath and ample storage. This listing includes two separate parcels (#27240645 and #02004842). Do not enter the property without prior permission from the listing agent and a signed hold harmless and release. Contact Jen with any questions or if you are interested in walking the property and seeing the carriage house.
Property Details
Price:
$425,000
MLS #:
20251037895
Status:
Active
Beds:
1
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
PALMER WOODS PLATS
Neighborhood:
05041det68grflddequindre
Listed Date:
Sep 19, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,400
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
School District:
Detroit
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, FreeStandingFreezer, FreeStandingGasRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Microwave
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Laundry Features
None
Exterior
Architectural Style
CarriageHouse
Construction Materials
Brick, Stone
Other Structures
Other
Parking Features
ThreeandHalfCarGarage, Attached, GarageFacesFront
Roof
Slate
Financial
HOA Fee
$495
HOA Frequency
Annually
Taxes
$11,935
Map
Community
- Address1701 Balmoral Drive Detroit MI
- SubdivisionPALMER WOODS (PLATS)
- CityDetroit
- CountyWayne
- Zip Code48203
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Detroit as of Nov 05, 2025
3,408
Single Family Listed
109
Avg DOM
83
Avg $ / SqFt
$152,297
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the PALMER WOODS (PLATS) subdivision, 1701 Balmoral Drive Detroit MI is a Single Family for sale in Detroit, MI, 48203. It is listed for $425,000 and features 1 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,400 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The current price per square foot is $304. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Detroit is $83. The average listing price for Single Family in Detroit is $152,297. To schedule a showing of MLS#20251037895 at 1701 Balmoral Drive in Detroit, MI, contact your LoChirco Realty, LLC agent at 586-321-9997.
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