$250,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2017

1226 Bird Ave Birmingham, MI 48009

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,316 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$190 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Balcony
  • Pierce Elementary School Rated A
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2019

Investor special! This one of a kind duplex available in the highly coveted city of Birmingham will not last long! The bottom unit offers 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The top unit offers 2 spacious 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom. This unique duplex provides hardwood flooring in the family and dining room. In addition, fresh carpeting in the bedrooms and plenty of closet space. This charmer also has a large basement that will be excellent for storage. Along with the ample opportunity on the inside, the duplex offers a lovely private backyard including a garage and picket fence. This short walk to downtown Birmingham, Dairy Deluxe ad Birmingham Schools qualifies this property as a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Apap

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham License #6501293592 Listed on: 06/07/2017

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham

Co-Listed By

Jack Apap

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham License #6501383481

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Douglass

EXP Realty License #RCO-6501392090

EXP Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x120

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,316 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • <<microwave>>
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Leinbach Humphrey's Woodward Ave Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2031358006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,790

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, High Spd Internet Avail
  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Walkout Access
  • Kitchen Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1316
  • Total Sq Ft: 1316
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 880

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 40
  • Porch Type: Balcony, Deck, Porch - Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 1 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Lot Info

  • List Price per Acre: 2681818.1818
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X120
  • Parcel Number: 2031358006

Rental Info

  • Deposit Amount: 20.00

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3027.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 763.0000
  • Total Tax: 3790.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2017
Closed on
Jan 29, 2018
Sold by
Bird Avenue Llc
Bought by
Lorkowski Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Douglass
IQ Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Elana Haron
3DX Real Estate LLC Troy
Sold Price
$1,795
Current Estimated Value
$557,111

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$555,316

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2017
Closed on
Jul 27, 2017
Sold by
Rlt Geoffrey A Moore
Bought by
Bird Avenue Llc
Seller's Agent
John Apap
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Douglass
EXP Realty
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-15.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2017
Sold by
Moore Geoffrey A
Bought by
Moore Geoffrey A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $396,000 Bell Title Agency
Warranty Deed $250,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $297,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2019 01/29/19 Sold $400,000 -4.5% $270 / Sq Ft
01/29/2019 01/29/19 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2019 01/02/19 For Sale $419,000 0.0% $283 / Sq Ft
09/07/2018 09/07/18 Rented $1,695 0.0% --
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Under Contract -- -- --
08/14/2018 08/14/18 Price Changed $1,695 -5.6% $2 / Sq Ft
07/23/2018 07/23/18 For Rent $1,795 +38.6% --
04/02/2018 04/02/18 Rented $1,295 0.0% --
12/29/2017 12/29/17 For Rent $1,295 0.0% --
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Sold $250,000 -15.3% $190 / Sq Ft
07/06/2017 07/06/17 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2017 06/07/17 For Sale $295,000 -- $224 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,959 $227,450 $0 $0
2023 $8,550 $217,740 $0 $0
2022 $10,307 $201,020 $0 $0
2021 $10,048 $197,280 $0 $0
2020 $7,968 $190,830 $0 $0
2019 $7,951 $184,020 $0 $0
2018 $7,341 $139,100 $0 $0
2017 $3,806 $137,060 $0 $0
2016 $3,790 $130,320 $0 $0
2015 -- $119,790 $0 $0
2014 -- $100,250 $0 $0
2011 -- $77,530 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Elizabeth Douglass

    IQ Properties LLC

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  • Tim Holden

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Tim Holden

    Prestige Realty Group, LLC

    (248) 890-8161

    4 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Tim Holden
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Russell Franchi

    Griffon Realty

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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    John Apap

    @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham

    (248) 225-9858

    106 in this area

    312 Total Sales

    John Apap
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  • Jack Apap

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Jack Apap

    @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham

    (248) 818-0668

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 217047812

Realcomp

APN: 20-31-358-006

Michigan Oakland County Birmingham 48009

1226 Bird Ave, Birmingham, MI

This home is located at 1226 Bird Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 and is currently priced at $250,000, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1226 Bird Ave is a home located in Oakland County with nearby schools including Pierce Elementary School, Derby Middle School, and Ernest W. Seaholm High School.

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