688 Balfour Street Grosse Pointe Park MI 48230 | MLS #20261047454

688 Balfour Street
Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230
$1,585,000
5 Beds
7 Baths
6,883 SqFt
0.65 Acres
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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.

Property Details

Price:
$1,585,000
MLS #:
20261047454
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
7
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
WINDMILL POINTE SUB
Neighborhood:
area05065grossepointepark
Listed Date:
Jun 23, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
6,883
Year Built:
1941
Short SaleColonialShedArea05065grossepointeparkArea05065grossepointeparkWindmill Pointe SubGrossepointe

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Schools

School District:
GrossePointe

Interior

Above Grade Finished Area
4883
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Bathrooms
5 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
2000
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels
Two

Exterior

Architectural Style
Colonial
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Brick
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
CornerLot
Other Structures
Sheds
Parking Features
TwoCarGarage, Attached

Financial

Taxes
$30,958

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Community

Market Summary

Current real estate data for Single Family in Grosse Pointe Park as of Aug 30, 2026
30
Single Family Listed
67
Avg DOM
207
Avg $ / SqFt
$660,917
Avg List Price

Property Summary

    Located in the WINDMILL POINTE SUB subdivision, 688 Balfour Street Grosse Pointe Park MI is a Single Family for sale in Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230. It is listed for $1,585,000 and features 5 beds, 7 baths, and has approximately 6,883 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1941. The current price per square foot is $230. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Grosse Pointe Park is $207. The average listing price for Single Family in Grosse Pointe Park is $660,917. To schedule a showing of MLS#20261047454 at 688 Balfour Street in Grosse Pointe Park, MI, contact your LoChirco Realty, LLC agent at 586-321-9997.

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