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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,801 sqft

685 Southfield Road, Birmingham, MI 48009

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1928Year Built
$243/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Endless charm & special character only begin to describe this classic renovated Birmingham home. Only a short walk to town, this charming home has 2800 sqft of living space w/3 bdrms, 3.1 baths, & a fenced yard on a 60’ lot w/a hard to find 2 car attached garage. The beautiful wood & slate flrs touched w/marble compliment this neutral home. Kit complete w/granite, attractive marble backsplash & stainless appliances open to a beautifully landscaped yard & lg bluestone patio. Spacious fam rm w/a wall...Endless charm & special character only begin to describe this classic renovated Birmingham home. Only a short walk to town, this charming home has 2800 sqft of living space w/3 bdrms, 3.1 baths, & a fenced yard on a 60’ lot w/a hard to find 2 car attached garage. The beautiful wood & slate flrs touched w/marble compliment this neutral home. Kit complete w/granite, attractive marble backsplash & stainless appliances open to a beautifully landscaped yard & lg bluestone patio. Spacious fam rm w/a wall of new Pella windows & French doors also leads you to lovely patio area. Library & fpl in attractive dining rm complete entry level of this wonderful home. MBR has ample closet space & lg marble w/granite bath & spacious shower. A Jack & Jill bath connects the remaining two bdrms, one of which has a loft. Cozy finished LL w/a full bath make for a great entertaining spot. Lg laundry rm & storage in LL. Many improvements made by current owners, too many to list. Clb. Batvai
  • Listed by: Linda R Deutsch 248.705.0494 lindadeutsch@howardhanna.com Brokerage DRE #6503415110 • Howard Hanna
Listing closed: 04/22/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 219021807
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Median sold price

$783,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna

Sold By Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

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Property Information for 685 Southfield Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $10,685 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: ARGUS ADD
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: S of Maple, E of Southfield
  • Latitude: 42.542383
  • Longitude: -83.222117
  • Cross Street: S of Maple/E of Southfield
  • MLS Area Major: Birmingham (63192)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1936151012
  • Tax Amount Summer: $9,248.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $1,437.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,685.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T2N, R10E, SEC 36 ARGUS ADD NLY PART OF LOTS 16 & 17 MEAS 81.07 FT ON W LOT LINE & 72.25 FT ON E LOT LINE
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Birmingham
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener

Property

Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 60.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60X110.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 60
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier, Satellite Dish
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2801.0
  • Building Area Total: 2801.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1920.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 881.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 881.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1928
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Shingle Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt, Composition
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Electric: Utility Smart Meter
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Marble, Slate, Wood
  • Heating: Energy Star Qualified Equipment, ENERGYSTARQualified Furnace Equipment, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Security System Owned
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
  • Window Features: Energy Star Qualified Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Caps, Gutter Guard System, Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Private: No

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Flooring: Marble
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 22 x 16
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 7
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 5
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Slate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 12
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 5
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Marble
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 10
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 7
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Slate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 7
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 10
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Library

Agent

Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Rental

Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 685 Southfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 22, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #21581220

$680,000—
Apr 22, 2019

Sold

Realcomp #219021807

$680,000—
Apr 18, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643947086

$680,000

+4.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/22/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #21581220

$680,000
04/22/2019

Sold

Realcomp #219021807

$680,000
04/18/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643947086

$680,000

+4.5% / yr

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

Public records

685 Southfield Road

Beds

3

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,920 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,920 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

881 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools near 685 Southfield Road

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
Pierce 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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