$425,000 for Sale
1701 balmoral drive, detroit, MI 48203
| Beds 1 | Baths 1 | 1,400 Sqft | 0.77 Acres |
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Property Description
Rare opportunity to restore an architecturally significant piece of Detroit History. Once home to Walter Briggs Sr., former owner of the Detroit Tigers, this storied Palmer Woods' Estate offers an unmatched opportunity to revitalize one of the City's most iconic properties. Situated on 0.77 acres in one of Detroit's most prestigious neighborhoods, this grand estate features a carriage house, 3-car garage, original stained-glass windows, intricate millwork, and lower-level spaces that remain intact and ready for restoration. With record-breaking sales of nearby restored mansions, this unique offering presents one of the most compelling investment opportunities Detroit. Note that the carriage house is ready for occupancy and offers vaulted ceilings, kitchen, living room, bedroom, full bath and ample storage. This listing includes two separate parcels (#27240645 and #02004842). Do not enter the property without prior permission from the listing agent and a signed hold harmless and release. Contact Jen with any questions or if you are interested in walking the property and seeing the carriage house.
General Information
Sale Price: $425,000
Price/SqFt: $304
Status: Active
MLS#: rcomi20251037895
City: detroit
Post Office: detroit
Schools: detroit
County: Wayne
Subdivision: palmer woods (plats)
Acres: 0.77
Lot Dimensions: 230 x 146
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1 (1 full, 0 half)
House Size: 1,400 sq.ft.
Acreage: 0.77 est.
Year Built: 1925
Property Type: Single Family
Style: Carriage House
Features & Room Sizes
Bedroom 1:
Bedroom 2 :
Bedroom 3:
Bedroom 4:
Family Room:
Greatroom:
Dinning Room:
Kitchen:
Livingroom:
Pole Buildings:
Paved Road: Paved
Garage: 3.5 Car
Garage Description: Attached,Garage Faces Front
Construction: Brick,Stone
Exterior: Brick,Stone
Fireplaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Unfinished
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Free-Standing Freezer,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Microwave
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air,Hot Water
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Watersource: Public (Municipal)
Tax, Fees & Legal
Home warranty: No
Est. Summer Taxes: $6,698
Est. Winter Taxes: $5,237
HOA fees: 1
HOA fees Period: Annually
Legal Description: E GLOUCESTER DRIVE 164-165 PALMER WOODS SUB L32 P16 PLATS, W C R 2/140 230 IRREG
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Listing By: Jennifer L Zachary of Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham, Phone: (248) 644-6700
