Don't let your buyer's miss out on this property. Home features a spacious livingroom w/fireplace on the main floor, spacious formal dining area and main floor kitchen area. Two (2) bedrooms on the main floor, 1st floor full bath. Second floor features a 2nd spacious kitchen, 2nd floor full bath, spacious 3rd bedroom on 2nd floor and possible livingroom/4th bedroom on 2nd floor. Full spacious basement for plenty of storage. Per seller, property requires to be listed for 7 days from the date of MLS listing before ANY offers will be considered or accepted. Property is sold in ''AS IS'' condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
5,663 sq ftLot Size
$79Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Francine Willingham• Willingham Real Estate
Bought with Humans, Houses, Horses with @Properties Christie's Int'nl Peters• @properties Christie's Int'l
Don't let your buyer's miss out on this property. Home features a spacious livingroom w/ fireplace on the main floor, spacious formal dining area and main floor kitchen area. Two (2) bedrooms on the main floor, 1st floor full bath. Second floor features a 2nd spacious kitchen, 2nd floor full bath, spacious 3rd bedroom on 2nd floor and possible livingroom/4th bedroom on 2nd floor. Full spacious basement for plenty of storage. Per seller, property requires to be listed for 7 days from the date of MLS listing before ANY offers will be considered or accepted. Property is sold in ''AS IS'' condition.
REALCOMP #81025004727
May 30, 2025
Sold
$57,000
$38/sq ft
May 13, 2025
Pending
—
May 2, 2025
Price Changed
$59,900
$40/sq ft
Apr 25, 2025
Relisted
—
Mar 27, 2025
Pending
—
Feb 7, 2025
Listed
$79,900
$54/sq ft
Don't let your buyer's miss out on this property. Home features a spacious livingroom w/ fireplace on the main floor, spacious formal dining area and main floor kitchen area. Two (2) bedrooms on the main floor, 1st floor full bath. Second floor features a 2nd spacious kitchen, 2nd floor full bath, spacious 3rd bedroom on 2nd floor and possible livingroom/4th bedroom on 2nd floor. Full spacious basement for plenty of storage. Per seller, property requires to be listed for 7 days from the date of MLS listing before ANY offers will be considered or accepted. Property is sold in ''AS IS'' condition.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60197537
Jun 17, 2023
Listing Removed
—
May 11, 2023
Price Changed
$104,000
$70/sq ft
Apr 21, 2023
Price Changed
$110,000
$74/sq ft
Apr 11, 2023
Price Changed
$119,000
$80/sq ft
Mar 17, 2023
Listed
$125,000
$84/sq ft
REALCOMP #20230019149
Jun 17, 2023
Listing Removed
—
May 11, 2023
Price Changed
$104,000
$70/sq ft
Apr 21, 2023
Price Changed
$110,000
$74/sq ft
Apr 11, 2023
Price Changed
$119,000
$80/sq ft
Mar 17, 2023
Listed
$125,000
$84/sq ft
RENT. #1
Feb 16, 2022
Price Changed
$700
$0/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21520203
Sep 3, 2019
Sold
$50,000
$34/sq ft
Jul 1, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 15, 2019
Price Changed
$49,900
$34/sq ft
Mar 15, 2019
Relisted
—
Dec 8, 2018
Pending
—
Dec 8, 2018
Price Changed
$50,000
$34/sq ft
Oct 25, 2018
Price Changed
$44,900
$30/sq ft
Oct 25, 2018
Price Changed
$49,900
$34/sq ft
Oct 22, 2018
Listed
$59,900
$40/sq ft
Oct 22, 2018
Listed
$49,900
$34/sq ft
REALCOMP #218103122
Sep 3, 2019
Sold
$50,000
$34/sq ft
Jul 1, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 15, 2019
Price Changed
$49,900
$34/sq ft
Mar 15, 2019
Relisted
—
Dec 8, 2018
Pending
—
Dec 8, 2018
Price Changed
$50,000
$34/sq ft
Oct 25, 2018
Price Changed
$44,900
$30/sq ft
Oct 25, 2018
Price Changed
$49,900
$34/sq ft
Oct 22, 2018
Listed
$59,900
$40/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20475041
Sep 15, 2014
Sold
$4,500
$3/sq ft
Aug 29, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 21, 2014
Listed
$5,800
$4/sq ft
REALCOMP #214038553
Sep 15, 2014
Sold
$4,500
$3/sq ft
Apr 21, 2014
Listed
$5,800
$4/sq ft
REALCOMP #27211959
Nov 27, 2007
Listed
$6,500
$4/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 14, 1999
Sold
$57,317
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 28, 1994
Sold
$39,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,164 (+37.1%)
2024
$3,038 (+51.1%)
2023
$2,010 (+3.3%)
2022
$1,946 (−4.1%)
2021
$2,028
2020
$2,028 (+47.1%)
2019
$1,379 (+3.9%)
2018
$1,327 (+0.5%)
2017
$1,320 (−7.4%)
2016
$1,425 (−11.3%)
2015
$1,607 (−17.8%)
2014
$1,954
Tax history for 5561 Balfour Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,164 (+37.1%)
2024
$3,038 (+51.1%)
2023
$2,010 (+3.3%)
2022
$1,946 (−4.1%)
2021
$2,028
2020
$2,028 (+47.1%)
2019
$1,379 (+3.9%)
2018
$1,327 (+0.5%)
2017
$1,320 (−7.4%)
2016
$1,425 (−11.3%)
2015
$1,607 (−17.8%)
2014
$1,954
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.75
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
146 ft.
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,482
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
21068741.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 24, 2026.
R2
Two-Family Residential District
The R2 Two-Family Residential District is designed to protect and enhance those areas developed or likely to develop with single- or two-family dwellings. The district regulations are designed to promote a suitable environment for homes and for activities connected with family life. The only principal uses permitted by right are single- and two-family dwellings. Additional uses are conditional.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 10
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 20
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 15
Room Description: Flooring
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 15
Room Width: 15
Room Description: Flooring
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 20
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Description: Flooring
Room Length: 15
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Description: Flooring
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Description: Flooring
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 10
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Description: Flooring
Room Length: 9
Room Width: 9
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 15
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Description: Flooring
Room Length: 15
Room 8 Information
Room Description: Flooring
Room Length: 9
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Width: 9
Room 9 Information
Room Description: Carpeting
Room Length: 20
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Width: 15
Room 10 Information
Room Width: 20
Room Type: Other
Room Length: 15
Room Description: Carpeting
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Colonial
Building Area Total: 1,484
Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1938
Roof: Asphalt
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1484.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,871
Tax Assessed Value: $36,500
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Location
School Information
High School District: Detroit
Location Information
Directions: G.P.S.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,482
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21068741.
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Brown Ronald Academy
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
2/10
East English Village Preparatory Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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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 95° 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$112,000 – $135,000
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