1701 Balmoral Drive
Detroit, MI 48203

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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.

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Single Family Home
• Listing Status: Active
• County/Area: Wayne County
• Zip Code: 48203
• Year Built: 1925
• School District: Detroit
• Sq.Ft.: 1,400 sq ft
• Total Rooms: 4
• Bedrooms: 1
• Full Baths: 1
• Basement: Yes
• Garage: Attached, 3.5 Car
• Fireplace: Yes
• Lot Size: 0.77 acres
• Baths: 1
• Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
• Association: Yes
• Bathroom 1: Level-Main
• Bedroom 2: 14 x 12, Level-Upper
• Building Area Total: 1400
• Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
• Cooling: Central Air
• Cross Street: Woodward and 7 Mile
• Directions: Take Woodward to Wellesley and head west to Gloucester. Take Gloucester south to Balmoral. Property is on the Southeast corner.
• Family Room: 14 x 15, Level-Upper
• HOA Fee: 495
• HOA Frequency: Yearly
• Heat Source: Natural Gas
• Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water
• Homestead%: 100
• Kitchen: 14 x 10, Level-Upper
• Lot Size Area: 0.77
• Lot Size Square Feet: 33541.2
• Lot Size Units: Acres
• MLS Area Major: Wayne County - 100
• MLS Area Minor: Wayne County - 100
• Main Full Baths: 1
• Main Type: Residential
• Parcel Number: W27I240645S
• Parking Features: Attached
• Road Frontage: 230
• Roof: Slate
• SEV: 127600
• Street Type: Paved
• Tax Annual Amount: 11934.81
• Tax Legal Description: E GLOUCESTER DRIVE 164-165 PALMER WOODS SUB L32 P16 PLATS, W C R 2/140 230 IRREG
• Total Baths Above Grade: 1
• Total Beds Above Grade: 1
• Total Rooms AG: 3
• Upper Bedrooms: 1
• Water Heater: Natural Gas
• Water Source: Public