Last Sold Price
4 beds3,388 sqft$295/sqft
1259 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009

Description

Active June 1st! Move-In ready. This modern gem designed by the famous AZD Design is so close to shopping and groceries & just a walk to downtown! The open & airy floor plan w/ 9' ceilings features bright, flowing living & dining areas that open to gourmet kitchen w/ walnut custom cabinetry, stainless steel app & eat-in island. Gracious living room features floor to ceiling windows & sleek fireplace. Upper level includes relaxing master suite highlighted by tree top views, WIC & serene bath w/ Euro...Active June 1st! Move-In ready. This modern gem designed by the famous AZD Design is so close to shopping and groceries & just a walk to downtown! The open & airy floor plan w/ 9' ceilings features bright, flowing living & dining areas that open to gourmet kitchen w/ walnut custom cabinetry, stainless steel app & eat-in island. Gracious living room features floor to ceiling windows & sleek fireplace. Upper level includes relaxing master suite highlighted by tree top views, WIC & serene bath w/ Euro shower, dual sinks, tub and separate water closet. Two additional bedrms, a full bath & laundry complete this level. Adding to the spectacular living spaces is a finished LL w/ custom home theater, brand new projector, wet bar, 4th bedrm w/ daylight egress & full bath. 2 car heated garage. Features a generator, new paint, carpeting, countertops/island (quartz & Carrera marble) and a new back deck and new gas fire pit complete the backyard oasis.(2021). More photos coming Wednesday AM.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/28/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Audrey St. Germain • Brokerage DRE #6505190803 • Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
    P: (248) 644-7000 C: (810) 775-9070 michigancribs@gmail.com

Property Details for 1259 Ruffner Avenue

Status
MLS #
2220041764
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$13,798 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2014
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
Subdivision Name
LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Waterfront
No
Senior Community
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$973,750

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

Birmingham, MI

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$860,000 | 1376 Bennaville Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,000,000 | 1492 Pierce Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
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Bedrooms
3,650
Square Feet
0.17
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham

Sold By RE/MAX Nexus

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Building Information for 1259 Ruffner Avenue

Stories-Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

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$6,233 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,083

Property Taxes

$1,150

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1259 Ruffner Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South of Maple, East of Woodward Avenue
  • Latitude: 42.538553
  • Longitude: -83.20374
  • Cross Street: S of Maple Road/E of Woodward Avenue
  • MLS Area Major: Birmingham (63192)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2031301036
  • Tax Amount Summer: $12,063.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $1,735.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $13,798.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $332,100.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T2N, R11E, SEC 31 LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB LOT 369
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Birmingham
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 40.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40.00X120.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 40
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 338760.0
  • Living Area: 3388.0
  • Building Area Total: 3388.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2297.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1091.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1091.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2014
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Poured, Sump Pump
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.1
  • Appliances: Built In Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat, Sound System, Wet Bar
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 7
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 5
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 10
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Library
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 6
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 6
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 15
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 12
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Spree: No

Property History for 1259 Ruffner Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 28, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496541137

$1,000,000

+9.1% / yr

Jul 28, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #2220041764

$1,000,000
Jul 28, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #60101118

$1,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/28/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496541137

$1,000,000

+9.1% / yr

07/28/2022

Sold

Realcomp #2220041764

$1,000,000
07/28/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #60101118

$1,000,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1259 Ruffner Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$15,274 ($1,273 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,297 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,297 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2012ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN08-20-31-301-036Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1259 Ruffner Avenue

This home is within Birmingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Pembroke Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Derby Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ernest W. Seaholm High School
Public9 to 12

Birmingham Covington School
Public3 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1259 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009
$1,000,000
4
3,388
4,791
$849,000
4
2,950
4,791
$207,900
3
2,130
$1,160,000
4
3,202
4,791
$930,000
3
2,600
4,791
$235,000
2
1,500
4,791

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