Detroit, MI 48203 1446,1701 BALMORAL Drive
Detroit, MI 48203 1446,1701 BALMORAL Drive
Detroit, MI 48203 1446,1701 BALMORAL Drive
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$950,000
$950,000
Est.Price: ?

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7 BD
9 BA
8,774 SqFt

1701 BALMORAL Drive Detroit, MI 48203 1446

Est. payment /mo
SOLD DATE : 06/21/2023

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Key Details

Sold Price $950,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 8,774 sqft

Price per Sqft $108

Subdivision Palmer Woods (Plats)

MLS Listing ID 60205171

Sold Date 06/21/23

Style More than 2 Stories

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 3

Abv Grd Liv Area 8,774

Year Built 1925

Annual Tax Amount $32,639

Lot Size 0.770 Acres

Acres 0.77

Lot Dimensions 230.00 x 146.00

Property Description

One of Detroit’s prestigious and historical estates originally built for the former owner’s family of the Detroit Tigers in 1925, Walter Owen “Spike” Briggs Jr. & commonly known as the ‘Briggs Mansion.” This handsome Tudor estate was designed by architect Clarence E. Day and shows off 9,000+ Sq. Ft & resides in desirable Palmer Woods on almost an acre of expansive lawns. The grounds feature manicured landscapes, ornate iron light fixtures, trellis covered walkways, limestone brickwork, and marble patios off of the main living rooms. Affluent details & handcrafted beautifiers were preserved to create attractive living quarters w/ incomparable quality & workmanship. Elegant mahogany wood paneled walls & woodworking of the time-period are evident. Wood floors throughout the home carry different patterns such as wide plank hardwood, herringbone, and parquet. Inset stained glass windows cast light from the exteriors of the home. Grand staircase accenting the two-story foyer and iron railings w/ a center focal pointed chandelier. Behind every hand carved woodwork door, your imagination runs wild. Living room w/ limestone roaring fireplace is center to entry. Summer room w/ Flint Faience tile overlooking the south, west, and north landscape. Den in pristine shape w/ fireplace amenities and hidden storage. Oversized dining room w/ butler’s pantry to serve as a secondary prep kitchen. Breakfast room w/ exterior access to the yard allows for morning coffees. Primary suite is situated to have multiple dressing areas, sitting rooms, and private studies. Accommodations include 7 bedrooms 6 full baths and 3 half baths. 3rd floor is fully equipped w/ two beds, 1 bath, cedar closets, and oversized attic space with generous ceiling height large enough for an in-home theater/entertaining room. Three car garage w/ private entry carriage house emphasizing one bed, one bath, living area, and kitchen. Original plaster work restored to its era and 97-year-old original slate

Location

State MI

County Wayne

Area Detroit (82001)

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished

Interior

Heating Hot Water

Fireplaces Type Basement Fireplace, Grt Rm Fireplace

Exterior

Garage Detached Garage, Electric in Garage, Heated Garage, Workshop

Garage Spaces 3.5

Waterfront No

Garage Yes

Building

Story More than 2 Stories

Foundation Basement

Water Public Water

Architectural Style Tudor, Historic

Structure Type Brick

Schools

School District Detroit City School District

Others

Ownership Private

Assessment Amount $240

Energy Description Natural Gas

Acceptable Financing Conventional

Listing Terms Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

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MI RealSource (Lenawee County/Saginaw Board/Southeastern Border/Greater Shiawassee)
Listed by @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
Bought with KW City

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