NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1259 Puritan Ave Birmingham, MI 48009

Estimated Value: $1,497,000 - $1,785,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,379 Sq Ft
$478/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 02, 2013

Last sale price $865,000 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,673/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Pierce Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Air Purifier

About This Home

As of August 2013

COMPLETELY REMODELED MISSION STYLE. OPEN FLR PLAN IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING. KITCHEN OPENS TO BREAKFAST RM & FR W/ FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS. EXCEPTIONAL MANICURED YARD. NEW RAISED PATIO FOR OUTDOOR DINING. RARE 5 BEDROOM HOME W/ MASTER WING INCLUDING WALK-IN CLOSET & GRANITE BATH. 24 HR NOTICE TO SHOW.

Last Listed By

Katherine Broock

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham License #6501240456 Listed on: 05/20/2013

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x160
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,379 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1926207016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,113

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Air Purifier, Cable Available, Humidifier, Sound System
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas, Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove
  • Sq Ft Combined: 3379
  • Total Sq Ft: 3379
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1019

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Lighting
  • Porch Type: Patio, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached, Electricity
  • 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

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 3203448.0000
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 80X160
  • Parcel Number: 1926207016

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 11288.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1825.0000
  • Total Tax: 13113.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2013
Closed on
Aug 2, 2013
Sold by
Merenius Ulf I and Merenius Shelagh C
Bought by
Sowerby David and Furnari Mindy
Seller's Agent
Katherine Broock
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Katayoon Sowerby
Real Estate One-Chesterfield
List Price
$929,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-6.89%
Total Days on Market
31
Current Estimated Value
$1,616,757

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$751,757
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.53%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sowerby David $865,000 First Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sowerby David $100,000
Previous Owner Sowerby David $417,000
Previous Owner Merenius Ulf I $300,000
Previous Owner Merenius Ulf I $224,500
Previous Owner Merenius Ulf I $365,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2013 08/02/13 Sold $865,000 -6.9% $256 / Sq Ft
06/20/2013 06/20/13 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2013 05/20/13 For Sale $929,000 -- $275 / 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 $19,478 $586,920 $0 $0
2023 $17,267 $557,900 $0 $0
2022 $18,513 $532,130 $0 $0
2021 $18,677 $533,360 $0 $0
2020 $16,641 $508,980 $0 $0
2019 $18,832 $497,890 $0 $0
2018 $18,687 $489,020 $0 $0
2017 $18,655 $481,190 $0 $0
2016 $18,690 $462,750 $0 $0
2015 -- $445,020 $0 $0
2014 -- $418,240 $0 $0
2011 -- $345,670 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katherine Broock

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Katherine Broock

    Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

    (248) 318-4504

    129 in this area

    561 Total Sales

    Katherine Broock
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  • Katayoon Sowerby

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Katayoon Sowerby

    Real Estate One

    (586) 530-0204

    88 Total Sales

    Katayoon Sowerby
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 213048200

Realcomp

APN: 19-26-207-016

Michigan Oakland County Birmingham 48009

1259 Puritan Ave, Birmingham, MI

Homes for Sale in Birmingham, MI

This home is located at 1259 Puritan Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 since 20 May 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,616,757, approximately $478 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 1259 Puritan 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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