Nestled in Detroit’s charming Morningside (East English Village) neighborhood, this fully renovated gem at is a rare find. Originally built in 1924, this all-brick home has been transformed from top to bottom with modern upgrades while retaining its classic character. Step inside to discover four spacious bedroomsincluding a luxurious master suitethree brand-new bathrooms, and a stunning new kitchen. Every detail has been refreshed: new roof, plumbing, furnace, and AC ensure comfort and peace of mind; new flooring and doors add elegance and durability; and the finished basement offers versatile living space for family, guests, or entertainment. Outside, enjoy a large fenced yardperfect for summer barbecues, gardening. Located just across from Grosse Pointe, this home offers both neighborhood tranquility and easy access to nearby shopping, dining, and parks. With everything brand-new and move-in ready, this property blends historic charm with modern convenience.
Morningside, located between East Jefferson Avenue and Mack Avenue, is a residential and lakeside Detroit neighborhood with brick Tudor homes and leafy parkways. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the East Warren Avenue corridor near Cadieux Road, where long-running eateries, corner markets, and service storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. The Alger Theater anchors the area with its landmark marquee and community programming. Streets of early-20th-century houses and duplexes give the blocks a consistent architectural cadence. Lake St. Clair and the Grosse Pointe border shape the geography, with waterfront drives and pocket parks nearby. Daily life reads as calm and practical, with local institutions carrying the cultural weight.
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3438 Balfour Rd · $349,000
$348K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $348K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
43 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Fireplace (wood-burning)
Total of 11 rooms
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 on second floor (12 x 13)
Bedroom 2 on second floor (13 x 9)
Bedroom 3 on second floor (approx. 10' wide)
Bedroom 4 on third floor (22 x 11)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Main bathroom on first floor (8 x 5)
Second-floor bathroom (9 x 6)
Second-floor bathroom (10 x 6)
Laundry & utility
Basement present (block foundation)
Exterior features
Brick and vinyl siding exterior
Road frontage
Home design
Residential property
More than 2 stories
Built in 1924
Construction
Block foundation
Basement (finished below-grade area present)
Utilities
Natural gas heating fuel
Forced air heat
Gas water heater
Central air conditioning
Public water
Public sanitary sewer
Electricity and solar
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Nestled in Detroit's charming Morningside (East English Village) neighborhood, this fully renovated gem at is a rare find. Originally built in 1924, this all-brick home has been transformed from top to bottom with modern upgrades while retaining its classic character. Step inside to discover four spacious bedrooms-including a luxurious master suite-three brand-new bathrooms, and a stunning new kitchen. Every detail has been refreshed: new roof, plumbing, furnace, and AC ensure comfort and peace of mind; new flooring and doors add elegance and durability; and the finished basement offers versatile living space for family, guests, or entertainment. Outside, enjoy a large fenced yard-perfect for summer barbecues, gardening. Located just across from Grosse Pointe, this home offers both neighborhood tranquility and easy access to nearby shopping, dining, and parks. With everything brand-new and move-in ready, this property blends historic charm with modern convenience.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50219100
Sep 9, 2026
Price Changed
$349,000
$118/sq ft
Aug 21, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$127/sq ft
Aug 19, 2026
Coming Soon
$375,000
$127/sq ft
REALCOMP #215118673
May 9, 2016
Sold
$16,500
$6/sq ft
May 2, 2016
Pending
—
Dec 30, 2015
Price Changed
$19,900
$7/sq ft
Nov 3, 2015
Listed
$24,900
$8/sq ft
Great rehab opportunity on an all-brick block in desirable East English village.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20726610
May 9, 2016
Sold
$16,500
$6/sq ft
May 2, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2016
Listed
$19,900
$7/sq ft
Nov 3, 2015
Listed
$19,900
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,691
2024
$1,691 (+4.6%)
2023
$1,617 (+3.2%)
2022
$1,566 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,522
2020
$1,522 (+1.6%)
2019
$1,498 (+4.0%)
2018
$1,441 (+0.5%)
2017
$1,433 (−24.0%)
2016
$1,885 (−12.7%)
2015
$2,158 (−1.2%)
2014
$2,185
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,919
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,919
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
21067613.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 Single-Family Residential District is designed to protect and preserve quiet, low-density residential areas now primarily developed and those areas which will be developed with single-family detached dwellings and characterized by a high ratio of home ownership. The regulations for this district are designed to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for activities associated with family life. To these ends, development is limited to a relatively low concentration and uses permitted by right are limited to single-family detached dwellings which provide homes for the residents of the area. Additional residential uses such as religious institutions, neighborhood centers, and utility uses necessary to serve the immediate area may be permitted on a conditional basis.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Detroit, MI • 48224
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Detroit. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3438 Balfour Rd
$339,046
$9,954 under list price of $349K
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