Situated on a prominent corner lot in the heart of Morningside, steps from local schools and minutes from East English Village, 5200 Balfour Rd has been completely transformed through a comprehensive, top-to-bottom rehabilitation. This turnkey brick Cape Cod offers exceptional quality, thoughtful design, and modern living throughout. The main level features a completely reimagined open-concept layout centered around a custom tiled fireplace and an expanded kitchen featuring a central island, modern finishes, and effortless sightlines designed for hosting. The main level features two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bathroom, offering flexibility for main-level primary living or a dedicated home office. Upstairs, you'll find two additional light-filled bedrooms paired with a fully renovated second full bathroom. The clean, open lower level provides abundant additional living or recreational space, ready to fit your needs. Combining solid classic brick construction with a redesigned modern floor plan, this fully renovated home is move-in ready and offers an exceptional opportunity in one of Detroit's most desirable east-side neighborhoods.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (9/18)
$194,000
5200 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
4beds
1,507sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$193,100 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 44 days
- 247
- 34
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacob Farrelly 248-210-0646,
DOBI Real Estate 248-385-3350,
Thomas Holzer 248-385-3350,
DOBI Real Estate
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261061559
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Other
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 X 13
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,507 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,507
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: W21I067707S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
- Major remodel year: 2026
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: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $18,426
- Annual tax amount: $1,454
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 44 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$193,100
$183,000 - $203,000
$1,738/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Price change | $194,000-2.5%$129/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000+215.9%$132/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $63,000-7.4%$42/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $68,000$45/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $68,000-20%$45/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251024681 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listing removed | $85,000$56/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251015168 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $85,000$56/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Listing removed | $85,000$56/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $85,000$56/sqft |
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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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