Great investment opportunity in Morningside with tons of potential. It is conveniently located near 94, Grosse Pointe, East English Village, and the up and coming E. Warren commercial corridor. This Tudor style property has two spacious units with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, living room, and a dining room in each unit. It could be renovated as is to an income producing duplex or to be converted into a large single family home. The property has a great layout and many original features like hardwood floors, leaded glass windows throughout, built in fireplaces, original wood trim and doors, and an open, spacious yard. The roof was replaced in 2022. There is some visible water damage to the plaster walls in the front room from a previous roof leak, but that is not ongoing. Each unit has separate electric and gas meters. It is currently configured with ductwork and gas lines for separate furnaces for both units, but mechanicals are not included. Title is clear, and property will be transferred via warranty deed.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Duplex
Year Built: 1927
Living Area: 2,002 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Michigan United Realty
Office Phone: (248) 798-8144
Listing Agent: John Faarup
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 1 space
Attached Garage: No
Parking: OneCarGarage
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
Utilities
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Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
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Directions Information:
Directions: Warren and Alter
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $80,000
Price Per SqFt: $40/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $764
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $5K less than the Median Sold Price and $28/SqFt less than other homes in Detroit, MI.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
MLS Number: #20240091803
Listing Office:
Office Name: Michigan United Realty
Office Phone: (248) 798-8144
Listing Agent: John Faarup
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George Defer Elementary School
15425 Kercheval Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.94 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
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Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School
9740 McKinney St
Distance between this listing and this school1.25 miles
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Wayne Elementary School
10633 Courville St
Distance between this listing and this school1.50 miles
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J E Clark Preparatory Academy
15755 Bremen St
Distance between this listing and this school0.20 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
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Ronald Brown Academy
11530 E Outer Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.66 miles
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Pierce Middle School
15430 Kercheval Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.03 miles
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East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
5020 Cadieux Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.15 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
900 Dickerson St
Distance between this listing and this school1.81 miles
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Grosse Pointe South High School
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school2.16 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,714. Most Detroit, MI residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
This home is located at 4373 Balfour Rd in Detroit, MI and zip code 48224 in the Lower East neighborhood. This 2,002 square foot home, which was built in 1927, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $80,000.
Over 94 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Detroit, MI. In the same period over 247 listings were sold below the listed price and 55 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Detroit, MI between October 2024 and November 2024 increased by 2%. The median list price of listings available in November 2024 was $85,016, while the average time on the real estate market was 49 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.