NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1487 Ruffner Ave Birmingham, MI 48009

Estimated Value: $315,000 - $363,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
928 Sq Ft
$360/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 09, 2017

Last sale price $269,000 $290 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,257/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Pembroke Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2020

Absolutely immaculate colonial close to downtown Birmingham. Great open floor plan with hardwood flooring throughout! Full updated bath. Well-manicured exterior has been professionally landscaped and has a cedar fence. Possible pet friendly. 2 car detached. Tenant responsible for $250 non-refundable cleaning fee.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Kathy Wilson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham License #6501095673 Listed on: 06/02/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham

Last Renter's Agent

Non Participant

Non Realcomp Office License #RCO

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40.00x120.00

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 928 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Ground Level

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,000
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • 24 Month Lease Term
  • Application Fee: 25.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2031301051

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Application Fee: 25.00
  • Lease Type: Single Family House
  • Security Deposit: 3000.00
  • Tenant Amenities: Laundry In-Unit

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions | Call | Number Limit | Size Limit
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 928

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Porch Type: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2.5 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Additional Fee: 250.00

Lot Info

  • List Price per Acre: 18181.8182
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40.00X120.00
  • Parcel Number: 2031301051

Multi Family

  • Length of Lease: 12 Months, 13-24 Months

MLS Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Ruffner1487 Llc
Bought by
Higgs Kelly L
Current Estimated Value
$334,237

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Outstanding Balance
$244,365
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$89,872

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2017
Closed on
Jan 9, 2017
Sold by
Feikens Kathleen and The Kathleen A Feikens Living
Bought by
Ruffner1487 Llc
Seller's Agent
Kathy Wilson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Wilson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham
Sold Price
$1,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2000
Sold by
Feikens Kathleen A
Bought by
Kathleen A Feikens Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1998
Sold by
Smith Paul
Bought by
Feikens Kathleen
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Higgs Kelly L $308,350 Dfcu Title
Higgs Kelly L $308,350 Dfcu Title
Ruffner1487 Llc $269,000 None Available
Kathleen A Feikens Tr -- --
Feikens Kathleen $149,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Higgs Kelly L $245,000
Closed Higgs Kelly L $245,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Under Contract -- -- --
06/02/2020 06/02/20 For Rent $2,000 +11.1% --
02/09/2017 02/09/17 Rented $1,800 -7.7% --
02/03/2017 02/03/17 Under Contract -- -- --
01/31/2017 01/31/17 Price Changed $1,950 0.0% $2 / Sq Ft
01/09/2017 01/09/17 Sold $269,000 0.0% $254 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/09/2017 01/09/17 For Rent $2,000 0.0% --
12/20/2016 12/20/16 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2016 11/14/16 For Sale $269,000 -- $254 / 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
2025 $6,075 $154,260 $0 $0
2024 $4,773 $135,860 $0 $0
2023 $4,555 $129,200 $0 $0
2022 $5,491 $122,240 $0 $0
2021 $5,353 $114,480 $0 $0
2020 $4,245 $101,660 $0 $0
2019 $5,271 $100,010 $0 $0
2018 $5,274 $99,930 $0 $0
2017 $2,714 $97,420 $0 $0
2016 $2,720 $92,490 $0 $0
2015 -- $84,210 $0 $0
2014 -- $69,130 $0 $0
2011 -- $56,990 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathy Wilson

    Landlord's Agent in 2020

    Kathy Wilson

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham

    (248) 321-8700

    31 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Kathy Wilson
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  • N

    Tenant's Agent in 2020

    Non Participant

    Non Realcomp Office

  • U

    Tenant's Agent in 2020

    Unidentified Agent

    Unidentified Office

  • Noah Cohen

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Noah Cohen

    KW Domain

    (248) 867-4877

    15 in this area

    313 Total Sales

    Noah Cohen
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  • Melanie Bishop

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Melanie Bishop

    KW Domain

    (248) 867-7800

    23 in this area

    394 Total Sales

    Melanie Bishop
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2200039419

Realcomp

APN: 20-31-301-051

Michigan Oakland County Birmingham 48009

1487 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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