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Active
3 weeks ago
List Price
$750,000$149/ft²
1686 Balmoral Dr
Detroit, MI 48203
- 7Beds
- 4Baths
- 5,047ft²Living Area
- 0.3acLot Size
- -Pool
- 3Car
- 1925Year Built
- 22DOM
- 1Permit
1686 Balmoral Dr, Detroit, MI 48203 is a 7 bed, 4 bath, 5,047 ft² house built in 1925 on a 0.320 acre lot with 1 construction permit. This house is currently for sale for $750,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,138,392.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 1686 Balmoral Dr based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,138,392
$190/ft²
+$388K above List Price
Updated 3 months ago
1686 Balmoral Dr is valued at $1,138,392 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
MLS Description
The listing agent's description. Original Listing
Timeless Tudor architecture and exceptional potential characterize this grand Palmer Woods residence. Located on a tree-lined street known for its beautiful homes, winding roads, and strong sense of community, this property offers excellent bones and the chance to create a truly spectacular retreat tailored for modern living and entertaining.
A welcoming foyer leads to a spacious living room with a fireplace, a large wood-paneled library, and a generous screened porch that encourages indoor-outdoor living. Classic details throughout include rich millwork, leaded-glass accents, original plasterwork, and beautifully tiled vintage bathrooms. Four fireplaces add warmth and character, while the lower level features terrazzo floors and ample space for recreation, storage, or creative reimagining.
With six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, the layout offers flexibility for guest suites, working from home, or a thoughtful redesign. Its size, craftsmanship, and preserved architectural features present a rare opportunity to restore and personalize a Tudor of this caliber in one of Detroit’s most admired neighborhoods.
Palmer Woods provides private security and road snow removal through its Special Assessment District. Convenient to Downtown Detroit, Ferndale, Birmingham, Palmer Park, the Detroit Golf Club, and the vibrant Livernois commercial district. This home qualifies for the NEZ-H property tax abatement.
Listing Agents
The listing agent for 1686 Balmoral Dr is Austin Black II.
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Austin Black II
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit
Phone: (313) 230-0510
Permits
1686 Balmoral Dr has 1 permit records.
Permit History
1
Permits
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$7,952.36From latest Total Assessed Value1.79%Total Assessed Value$444,900=Land+
Assessed Value$0Additions
Assessed Value$0
In 2023, taxes billed for 1686 Balmoral Dr were $7,952.36, which is 1.79% from latest Total Assessed Value of $444,900.
Property History
1686 Balmoral Dr has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 1686 Balmoral Dr
Hazard Risks
Wind200Hail167Nat'l Avg100Air Pollution96Tornado94Ozone88Carb Mono86Particulates74Weather65Lead54Earthquake27Hurricane16
12 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Hail Index, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 1686 Balmoral Dr.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
1686 Balmoral Dr has a walkability score of 12 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
20°F
High
34°F
Summer
Average
Low
61°F
High
81°F
In the winter at 1686 Balmoral Dr, temperatures range from 20.16°F to 33.92°F with an average of 27.04°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 60.94°F to 81.46°F with and average of 71.2°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 1686 Balmoral Dr
Public Schools
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
Grades: PK-8
0.88 mi
D+
Mumford High School
Grades: 9-12
2.24 mi
D-
Pastuer Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.99 mi
C
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 1686 Balmoral Dr have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Palmer Woods, Detroit, MI 48203.
Seasonal Housing units 48203
0%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 48203
+8%of people during work hours.
Crime Index for 48203
155
155
The crime index in 48203 is 155, which is 1.6 times higher than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 1686 Balmoral Dr over selected time period.
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