789 Ruffner Avenue

1,609 Sq. Ft.
$311 / Sq. Ft.
1,609
Sq. Ft.
$311
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Back on the market due to buyers financing denial. The property is currently split into lower and upper units. The upper unit is currently rented at $1,450 a month through July 2022. The lower unit is vacant but rents for $1,999 a month. Both kitchens feature newer stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and bar seating. Laundry in the basement and storage area is shared between the units. The property comes with garage parking with a new garage door opener. A short walk will take you to...Back on the market due to buyers financing denial. The property is currently split into lower and upper units. The upper unit is currently rented at $1,450 a month through July 2022. The lower unit is vacant but rents for $1,999 a month. Both kitchens feature newer stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and bar seating. Laundry in the basement and storage area is shared between the units. The property comes with garage parking with a new garage door opener. A short walk will take you to downtown Birmingham dining, shopping, and entertainment. The property can be converted into a single-family residence.
  1. Listed by Robert Smith • The Agency Hall & Hunter
    P: (248)-721-1519 C: (248)-721-1519 resmithrealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 789 Ruffner Avenue

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/13/2025 03:55 AM

Property Details for 789 Ruffner Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #40252702
Days on Market147
Taxes$7,582 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1926
Lot Size-
CountyOakland County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Agency Hall & Hunter

Sold By JOD Real Estate Group LLC

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Building Information for 789 Ruffner Avenue

Stories2Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$3,123 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,492

Property Taxes

$632

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 789 Ruffner Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: S of Lincoln/W of Woodwar
  • Directions: Turn west on Ruffner off Woodward
  • Latitude: 42.538391
  • Longitude: -83.208366
  • MLS Area Major: Birmingham (63192)
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 1936426026
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,582.00
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Garage Door Opener, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 40.0
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1609.0
  • Building Area Total: 2602.0
  • Custom 2: Yes
  • Living Area: 1609.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Raw Mls Bathrooms Total: 2.0
  • Raw Mls Latitude: 42.538392
  • Raw Mls Longitude: -83.208364
  • Raw Mls Lot Size: 40X120x40x120
  • Raw Mls Modification Timestamp: 05-10-2024 11:19:04 AM
  • Raw Mls Photos Change Timestamp: 02-26-2025 10:11:02 PM
  • Raw Mls Photos Count: 39
  • Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Raw Mls Stories Total: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1926
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Water Heater: Gas
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 23x15
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 4
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 5
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 6
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 11x9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 7
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 9x7
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 7.0

Property History for 789 Ruffner Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1493680178

$500,000

+11.1% / yr

May 6, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #40252702

$500,000—
May 5, 2022

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #40252702

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1493680178

$500,000

+11.1% / yr

05/06/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #40252702

$500,000
05/05/2022

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #40252702

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Public Records for 789 Ruffner Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$10,984 ($915 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,609 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,609 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated2017ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN08-19-36-426-026

Schools near 789 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
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

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