$425,000

1701 Balmoral Drive, Detroit, MI 48203

1 bed |
1 bath |
1,400 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
0.77acre lot
3 car garage
$304/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: September 19, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Max Broock, REALTORSÂ®-Birmingham : 248-644-6700
Listing Agent:: Jennifer Zachary : 248-212-4416
MLS ID:: 60938210

Appliances: DishwasherDisposalFreezerMicrowaveRange/OvenRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Basement: Unfinished
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Natural GasForced AirHot Water
Fireplace: Fireplace

Parking: Parking spaces: 3

General: BrickStoneTwoBasement

Road/Access: Paved
HOA Amenities: 495.0Annually
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
School District: Detroit City School District
County: Wayne

Zoning: E GLOUCESTER DRIVE 164-165 PALMER WOODS SUB L32 P16 PLATSW C R 2/140 230 IRREG

Water: Public

Source: MiRealSource

This listing courtesy of Jennifer Zachary, Max Broock, REALTORSÂ®-Birmingham

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Schools Nearby

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy

3901 Margareta St, Detroit, MI, 48221

Grades 5-8

0.85 miles away

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy

3901 Margareta St, Detroit, MI, 48221

Grades 5-8

0.85 miles away

The School at Marygrove

8425 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI, 48221

Grades 9-12

2.02 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.