688 Balfour Street, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

• 5 beds |
• 7 baths |
• 6,883 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

June 26, 2026

Data Last Updated:

July 5, 2026 at 7:45AM

Listing Office:

Jim Saros Real Estate Services : 313-886-9030

Listing Agent:

James Saros :

MLS ID:

61004983

Interior

• Kitchen: Floor: Wood
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveGas Water Heater
• Dining: Floor: Wood
• Living Room: Floor: Wood
• Family Room: Floor: Wood
• Laundry: Second
• Basement: Finished
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural GasForced Air
• Fireplace: BasementFamily RoomLiving RoomFireplace

Exterior

• General: Shed(s)
• Style: Colonial
• Other Structures: Shed(s)
• Parking: Parking spaces: 2

Construction

• General: BrickTwoBasement

Location

• Road/Access: Paved
• Originating MLS: MiRealSource
• School District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools
• County: Wayne

Lot

• Zoning: *PKKYY46B* LOT 46 EXC THAT PT THEREOF DESC AS BEG ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE E. RAD 1242.50 FTARC 200.05 FT CH S 32D 22M 48S E 199.84 FT FROM THE N WLY COR OF SAID LOT 46 - - TH N 41D 50M 09S E 108.4 FT - TH S 19D 10M 37S W 126.53FT - TH ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE ERAD 1242.50 FTARC 49.49 FTCH N 38D 08M 02S W 49.49FT TO POB - WINDMILL PTE SUB PC 126127379570696 L37 P56 WCR - K - 206.47

Utilities

• Water: Public Water at Street
• Sewer: Public At Street

Financial

• Source: MiRealSource