$425,000

bed

bath

1,400

square ft

1701 Balmoral Drive

Detroit, Michigan 48203

Active / MLS #20251037895 / Single Family / Palmer Woods/ University District

Listing information updated 9/30/2025 at 2:25pm

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.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Carriage House

Exterior Type:

Brick, Stone

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Freezer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100 Years

Roof Type:

Slate

Parking Type:

Three and Half Car Garage,Attached,Garage Faces Front

Parking Spaces:

3.5

Garage:

Attached - 3.5 Car(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,400

Lot Size:

0.77 Acres

Acreage:

0.77

Room Information

Kitchen:

14 x 10 - Second

Family Room:

14 x 15 - Second

2nd Bedroom:

14 x 12 - Second

Bath Full:

Entry

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$11,934

Tax Year:

N/A

Assessments:

$495 / year

Location

Zip Code:

48203

City:

Detroit

County:

Wayne

Schools

School District(s):

Detroit

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Carriage House

Exterior Type:

Brick, Stone

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Freezer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100 Years

Roof Type:

Slate

Parking Type:

Three and Half Car Garage,Attached,Garage Faces Front

Parking Spaces:

3.5

Garage:

Attached - 3.5 Car(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,400

Lot Size:

0.77 Acres

Acreage:

0.77

Kitchen:

14 x 10 - Second

Family Room:

14 x 15 - Second

2nd Bedroom:

14 x 12 - Second

Bath Full:

Entry

Tax Amount:

$11,934

Tax Year:

N/A

Assessments:

$495 / year

Zip Code:

48203

City:

Detroit

County:

Wayne

School District(s):

Detroit

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Max Broock, REALTORS-Birmingham

Listing Office Phone: 248.644.6700

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