5935 Balfour Rd is a 1,040 square foot house on a 6,098 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 04, 2005 for $62,000. Based on Redfin's Detroit data, we estimate the home's value is $86,574.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$83Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$86,574
$25K since sold in August 2005$14K since September
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This home's estimate is 20.6% lower than the average sale price ($109K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great brick investment property. Investors take note: large 5 bedroom 1 bath brick bungalo, needs updates and repairs reflected in the price.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$118
2024
$118 (+94.7%)
2023
$60 (−1.2%)
2022
$61 (+0.1%)
2021
$61 (−1.4%)
2020
$62 (−74.2%)
2015
$240
2014
$240
Tax history for 5935 Balfour Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$118
2024
$118 (+94.7%)
2023
$60 (−1.2%)
2022
$61 (+0.1%)
2021
$61 (−1.4%)
2020
$62 (−74.2%)
2015
$240
2014
$240
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,040
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EAST DETROIT DEV COS 3
Living Sq. Ft: 1,040
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,040
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2021. W BALFOUR 1574 E DETROIT DEVELOPMENT COS SUB NO 3 L38 P32 PLATS, WCR 21/468 40 X 148.22A
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 324
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Legal Lot Number: 1574
Municipality Name: DETROIT
Acres: 0.14
Depth Footage: 148.22
Front Footage: 40
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL VACANT
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21068712-6
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brown Ronald Academy
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
East English Village Preparatory Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$83,000 – $100,000
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