868 Ruffner Avenue

Sold 12/22/05

Sold

Last Sold Price

$300,000

2 beds2 baths1,180 sqft

868 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.11 acresLot Size

1925Year Built

$254/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The charm of yesteryear with extensive renovations for today's sophisticated buyers. Open floor plan with hardwood floors. New in 2004: furnace, a/c, kitchen, kitchen appliances, master bath w/double sinks, granite, euroshower, wic in master bedroom, siding, roof, windows, driveway, 2 car garage, landscaping. Renovated hall bath, basement water proofed. Walk to town.The charm of yesteryear with extensive renovations for today's sophisticated buyers. Open floor plan with hardwood floors. New in 2004: furnace, a/c, kitchen, kitchen appliances, master bath w/double sinks, granite, euroshower, wic in master bedroom, siding, roof, windows, driveway, 2 car garage, landscaping. Renovated hall bath, basement water proofed. Walk to town.

Listed by: Marty Barrett 248.644.6300 mbarrett@cbwm.com Brokerage DRE #6505296940 • WEIR MANUEL, REALTORS
Listed by: Joyce Ward 248.644.6300 jward@cbwm.com

Listing closed: 12/22/2005 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 25136620

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$316,250

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.4%

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2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,304
Square Feet: 0.14
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,045
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Acres

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Bedrooms: 2
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Square Feet: Unavailable
Acres

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,281
Square Feet: Unavailable
Acres

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Property Information for 868 Ruffner Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $3,880 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Oakland County
Subdivision Name: LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Architectural Style: Ranch
Waterfront: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1925
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,800 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: OFF WOODWARD 1 BLOCK SO. OF LINCOLN
Latitude: 42.537979

Longitude: -83.207698
Cross Street: S of Lincoln/W of Woodward
MLS Area Major: Area02192Birmingham

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 1936428014
Tax Amount Summer: $3,216.00

Tax Amount Winter: $664.00
Tax Annual Amount: $3,880.00
Tax Legal Description: T2N, R10E, SEC 36 LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB LOT 1299
Tax Other Annual Assessment Description: NK

School Information

High School District: Birmingham

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes

Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 40 X 120
Road Frontage Feet: 40

Road Frontage Type: Paved

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 1180.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1180.0

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Class Name: Residential
Living Area Source: Measured
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Year Built: 1925

Building Features

Construction Materials: Other, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Basement

Levels: One
Year Remodeled: 2004

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available

Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
Basement: Partially Finished

Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Fireplace: No
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Rooms Total: 5
Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Lighting
Fencing: Fenced

Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Bath Full

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 15x11
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Length Width Units: Feet
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 15x07
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 7.0
Room Length Width Units: Feet
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 14x11
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Length Width Units: Feet
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Living Room

Room 5

Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Primary Bathroom

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 14x10
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Length Width Units: Feet
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 11x11
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Length Width Units: Feet
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Bedroom

Agent

Sale and Listings

Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 868 Ruffner Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 22, 2005	Sold Realcomp #25136620	$300,000	—
Dec 12, 2005	Contract Signed Realcomp #25136620		—
Oct 27, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #173675503	$300,000	0.0% / yr
Sep 2, 2005	Listed (Active) Realcomp #25136620	$339,900	—
Jun 28, 2004	Sold Realcomp #58000772755	$275,000	—
Jun 28, 2004	Contract Signed Realcomp #58000772755		—
Jun 28, 2004	Sold Realcomp #24046442	$275,000	—
Jun 25, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #155612043	$299,900	—
Apr 29, 2004	Contract Signed Realcomp #24046442		—
Apr 22, 2004	Listed (Active) Realcomp #24046442	$289,900	—
Apr 21, 2004	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #24008111	$289,900	—
Jan 21, 2004	Listed (Active) Realcomp #24008111	$289,900	—
Jan 21, 2004	Listed (Active) Realcomp #58000772755	$289,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/22/2005	Sold Realcomp #25136620	$300,000
12/12/2005	Contract Signed Realcomp #25136620	—
10/27/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #173675503	$300,000 0.0% / yr
09/02/2005	Listed (Active) Realcomp #25136620	$339,900
06/28/2004	Sold Realcomp #58000772755	$275,000
06/28/2004	Contract Signed Realcomp #58000772755	—
06/28/2004	Sold Realcomp #24046442	$275,000
06/25/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #155612043	$299,900
04/29/2004	Contract Signed Realcomp #24046442	—
04/22/2004	Listed (Active) Realcomp #24046442	$289,900
04/21/2004	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #24008111	$289,900
01/21/2004	Listed (Active) Realcomp #24008111	$289,900
01/21/2004	Listed (Active) Realcomp #58000772755	$289,900

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

Public Records for 868 Ruffner Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,293 ($274 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,080 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN08-19-36-428-014

Schools near 868 Ruffner Avenue

This home is within Birmingham Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Pierce Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.5 mi
9/10	Derby Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.0 mi
8/10	Ernest W. Seaholm High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.9 mi
10/10	Birmingham Covington School	Public - Choice school	3 to 8	2.5 mi
NR	Our Shepherd Lutheran School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Brightmont Academy Birmingham	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Pierce Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
9/10	Derby Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.0 mi
8/10	Ernest W. Seaholm High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.9 mi
10/10	Birmingham Covington School Public3 to 8 Choice school	2.5 mi
NR	Our Shepherd Lutheran School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Brightmont Academy Birmingham Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 868 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$300,000	2	2	1,180	4,800
888 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	–	2	1	1,128	4,792
844 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$618,900	4	3	2,163	4,791
828 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$320,000	3	1	1,238	4,792
916 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$625,000	3	3	2,400	4,791
863 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	–	2	1	901	4,792
843 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$505,000	3	2	1,800	4,791
883 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$235,000	2	1	829	4,792
907 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$600,000	3	4	3,009	4,791
819 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$190,000	3	3	2,023	4,792
788 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$980,000	3	3	3,300	4,791
879 Humphrey Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$700,000	3	4	3,272	4,791
855 Humphrey Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$825,000	3	4	3,733	4,791
891 Humphrey Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$210,000	2	2	1,185	4,791
917 Humphrey Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$700,000	3	3	2,113	4,791
937 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009	$555,000	3	3	2,382	4,791

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