$500,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

524 Oakland Ave Birmingham, MI 48009

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,516 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$330 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Harlan Elementary School Rated A
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • 4-minute walk to Poppleton Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming 1925 Tudor with character, quality and heart in an unbeatable Downtown Birmingham location offered at an incredible value with an exceptionally large 50ft x 135ft fenced lot with a beautiful back yard & sprawling brick-paver patio, charming & well-built Tudor, new 3-car garage conveniently close to Woodward Ave. with upper-level bonus space, electricity, additional storage & endless possibilities! Rare & affordable opportunity to live right in the heart of Birmingham, walkable to everything and on the cusp of Poppleton Park! Ideal for buyers at any stage with assurance of long-term appreciation, this property boasts magnificent character and countless features including beautiful hardwood floors throughout the majority of the main level, traditional wood casement windows with newer window treatments, elegant hand-plastered curved archway between the living and dining rooms, white kitchen with upgraded glass-door cabinet inserts, updated refrigerator and dishwasher and quartzite counter, natural fireplace, rear four-season's room, updated light fixtures, spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings and upper arched window, multiple skylights throughout the upper level allowing year-round natural light, large full bathroom partially updated with fresh paint, built in-vanity with marbelite extended counter, arched mirror, updated shower featuring newer wall-tile with paralleled decorative inlay borders and jacuzzi tub, partially finished basement with newly painted drywall & floor with accessible media outlet and bar setup! Award-winning Birmingham Schools! Everything you need right at your fingertips right in the heart of Southeast Michigan's premier community with the best downtown setting & lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nick Petrucci

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham License #6501391622 Listed on: 08/07/2025

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

Last Buyer's Agent

Xiandong Zhao

LT International Realty License #6501439020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x135
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,516 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1925460002

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Highland View Add Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,049

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • State Equalized Value: 248740.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Entrance Foyer, Jetted Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 1516

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Porch Type: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 3 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Door Opener, Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Facilities: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x135
  • Parcel Number: 1925460002

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 7988.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1061.0000
  • Total Tax: 9049.0000
  • Taxable Value: 234510.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2025
Closed on
Aug 25, 2025
Sold by
Berline Jess and Berline Amy
Bought by
Zhao Xiandong and Liang Xiaochun
Seller's Agent
Nick Petrucci
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Xiandong Zhao
LT International Realty
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-9.07%
Views
65

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.20%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2023
Sold by
Berline Jess B and Berline Amy
Bought by
Berline Jess B and Berline Jess B

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2018
Closed on
Jun 5, 2018
Sold by
Armbruster Barbara J
Bought by
Berline Jess B and Ecolino Amy L
Seller's Agent
Lucine Tarman
Home HeadQuarters
Buyer's Agent
Lucine Tarman
Home HeadQuarters
List Price
$424,900
Sold Price
$424,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.72%
Original Mortgage
$382,410
Interest Rate
4.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2011
Sold by
Armbruster Barbara J
Bought by
Armbruster Barbara J and Barbara J Armbruster Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$219,650
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2007
Sold by
Armbruster Barbara J
Bought by
Armbruster Barbara J and Barbara J Armbruster Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1999
Sold by
Roehl Douglas C
Bought by
Armbruster Barbara J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,800
Interest Rate
6.92%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $500,000 Ata National Title
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $424,900 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $346,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $382,410 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $219,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $276,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/16/2025 11/16/25 Price Changed $3,900 0.0% $3 / Sq Ft
11/15/2025 11/15/25 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2025 11/04/25 For Sale $650,000 0.0% $429 / Sq Ft
11/01/2025 11/01/25 Price Changed $4,100 -8.9% $3 / Sq Ft
10/26/2025 10/26/25 For Rent $4,500 0.0% --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $500,000 -9.1% $330 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $549,900 +29.4% $363 / Sq Ft
05/31/2018 05/31/18 Sold $424,900 0.0% $280 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/11/2018 03/11/18 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2018 03/09/18 For Sale $424,900 -- $280 / 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 $7,988 $248,740 $0 $0
2023 $7,654 $229,870 $0 $0
2022 $8,207 $220,110 $0 $0
2021 $8,280 $205,930 $0 $0
2020 $7,513 $206,850 $0 $0
2019 $8,810 $205,550 $0 $0
2018 $5,710 $193,930 $0 $0
2017 $5,700 $186,980 $0 $0
2016 $5,711 $183,490 $0 $0
2015 -- $171,600 $0 $0
2014 -- $144,270 $0 $0
2011 -- $137,830 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20251025012

Realcomp

APN: 19-25-460-002