Built in 1922 for Charles B. Van Dusen, president of the S. S. Kresge Corporation, this French Gothic Revival is one of the most breathtaking estates in Detroit. The exterior has a fascinating curved brick façade, stunning limestone carvings, a solarium and slate roof. Inside, the first floor is Architectural Digest-ready with outstanding tiled floors, wood paneling, a coffered ceiling with painted details, glass pane doors, countless fireplaces and built-ins. The second floor has 7 bedrooms and five full baths. The third floor is the party floor with a billiards room and a grand ballroom. On the extensive grounds, the former carriage house has been converted into a four-car garage with a two-bedroom apartment on the second level. Make this home your summer oasis!
Sold for $1,300,000 on 03/01/23
$1,300,000
1830 Balmoral Dr, Detroit, MI 48203
7beds
10,325sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
1.03 Acres Lot
$1,482,700 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$3,940 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 09, 2024 at 03:08am
Listed by:
Alexander Chapman 313-475-0275,
Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
Bought with:
Alexander Chapman, 6501373207
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20230000996

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Other Locations, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 10,325 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 10,325
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Four Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: W27I080859S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Carriage House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Basement, Poured
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Owned
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Detroit
- Subdivision: PALMER WOODS SUB - NEZ
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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Estimated market value
$1,482,700