**Charming Brick Bungalow Fixer-Upper in Morningside!**
Welcome to 5200 Balfour — a solid brick bungalow full of potential in the heart of the desirable Morningside neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers classic charm, hardwood floors, fenced yard, corner appeal and a full basement, ready for your vision and updates. Perfect for investors or savvy homeowners looking to renovate. Enjoy a spacious yard and the quiet, tree-lined streets just minutes from parks, schools, and major highways. Bring your creativity and restore this gem to its former glory!
Sold for $63,000
$63,000
5200 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
3beds
2,722sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$160,900 Zestimate®
$23/sqft
$1,412 Estimated rent
Home value
$160,900
$134,000 - $187,000
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Fenced yardSpacious yardFull basementQuiet tree-lined streetsHardwood floorsClassic charmSolid brick bungalow
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Listed by:
David Dawood 248-722-7555,
Detroit Progress Realty LLC
Bought with:
Douglas Rahaim, 6501374444
DOBI Real Estate
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251024681
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 X 7
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6 X 6
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8 X 10
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 14 X 20
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 14 X 18
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 20 X 20
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,722 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,507
- Finished area below ground: 1,215
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 21067707
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: EAST DETROIT DEV COS 3
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $23/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $17,872
- Annual tax amount: $2,877
- Date on market: 8/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $63,000-7.4%$23/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20251024681 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $68,000$25/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $68,000-20%$25/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listing removed | $85,000$31/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251015168 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $85,000$31/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251015168 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listing removed | $85,000$31/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251011940 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $85,000$31/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251011940 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $39,900 +27.5% |
| 2024 | -- | $31,300 +15.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $27,000 +24.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $21,700 +8% |
| 2021 | -- | $20,100 |
| 2020 | $1,328 +6% | $20,100 +9.8% |
| 2019 | $1,253 | $18,300 +13% |
| 2018 | $1,253 | $16,200 +8% |
| 2017 | -- | $15,000 -11.2% |
| 2016 | $1,497 | $16,900 |
| 2015 | $1,497 -34.3% | $16,900 -25.8% |
| 2013 | $2,279 +52.2% | $22,786 -31.8% |
| 2010 | $1,497 | $33,408 -18% |
| 2009 | -- | $40,741 -13% |
| 2008 | -- | $46,829 |
| 2007 | -- | $46,829 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $243 | $44,388 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,095 |
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Neighborhood: Morningside
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- 2/10Brown Ronald AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
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