$1,378,000
SOLD NOV 13, 2024

540 Berwyn St Birmingham, MI 48009

5 Beds
6 Baths
3,529 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$390 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Pierce Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of November 2024

*Multiple Offers. Offers due 10/13 by 4PM. You will love this updated and renovated Georgian Colonial on a sprawling .36-acre lot on one of the most beautiful streets in Birmingham! The charm of vintage architecture meets modern living in this rare find. A circular drive leads you to the grand front entrance and a gracious foyer draws you into a spacious and lovely living room with Pewabic Pottery tile gas fireplace, carved mantel, wet plaster cove moldings, and grand 9-foot ceilings. French doors lead to a stunning 3-season room with breathtaking views. Enjoy entertaining in the stately formal dining room or spill outdoors onto the magnificent bluestone patio with custom outdoor fireplace in a private, park-like setting. Back inside, you’ll enjoy cooking in the spacious kitchen with gas chef’s stove, stainless appliances, large pantry, elegant black granite countertops, LED lighting, and a charming breakfast dining area. Upstairs you will be impressed by the oversized primary suite with an attached office space and a lavish newly renovated primary bath with Euro shower, a slipper soaking tub, marble-topped custom vanity, and stunning tile. The primary offers dual his/her custom closets & a lovely gas fireplace. The home also offers 4 other well-appointed bedrooms with hardwood floors, attached bathrooms, custom closet built-ins, and access to both a front and rear staircase. A beautiful study on the first floor boasts built-ins, a half bath, and magnificent views of the professionally landscaped backyard. In the lower level, you’ll be impressed by a grand family room with fireplace, custom cabinetry, LED lighting, wiring for surround sound, and the flexibility to be used as a workout space. Outside, you‘ll be thrilled with an attached heated 2-car garage and a detached bonus 1.5-car garage with staircase to a second-floor storage or game area. This lavish home and property are nestled in a vibrant neighborhood in close proximity to Seaholm & to downtown Birmingham’s restaurants, parks, and shopping district.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Lynn

The Agency Hall & Hunter License #6501379983 Listed on: 10/11/2024

The Agency Hall & Hunter

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Lynn

The Agency Hall & Hunter License #6501379983 Listed on: 10/11/2024

The Agency Hall & Hunter

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1929 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80.00 x 137.00

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Chimney Cap

Interior Spaces

  • 3,529 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3.5 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Breezeway

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1935104029

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Meyering Land Co's Birmingham Highlands Sub No 1 Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,951

Year Built

Built in 1929 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1929
  • State Equalized Value: 475060.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2019
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 220 Volts, Carbon Monoxide Alarm(s), Programmable Thermostat, Fire Alarm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas, Wood Stove
  • Fireplace Locations: Basement, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Room Count: 20
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 4007
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 478
  • Total Sq Ft: 3529
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1488

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Lighting
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 80
  • Porch Type: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Breezeway, Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 3.5 Car
  • Garage Features: Direct Access, Electricity, Door Opener, Side Entrance, Heated, Attached, Detached, Circular Drive, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
  • Lot Dimensions: 80.00 x 137.00
  • Parcel Number: 1935104029

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 12427.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1524.0000
  • Total Tax: 13951.0000
  • Taxable Value: 364840.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2024
Closed on
Nov 12, 2024
Sold by
Okwara Julian
Bought by
Okwara Julian and Wenzel Lauren Grace
Seller's Agent
Christine Lynn
The Agency Hall & Hunter
Buyer's Agent
Christine Lynn
The Agency Hall & Hunter
List Price
$1,378,000
Sold Price
$1,378,000
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$1,357,584

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$20,416
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.93%
Original Mortgage
$1,033,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,028,974
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$328,787

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2010
Sold by
Madsen Kenneth and Getzen Katherine
Bought by
Orourke Michael S and Orourke Beth E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2006
Sold by
Prudential Relocation Inc
Bought by
Madsen Kenneth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2006
Sold by
Montague Neil W and Montague Salley A
Bought by
Prudential Relocation Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2001
Sold by
Kennelly John F
Bought by
Montague Neil W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2000
Sold by
Beauregard Michael R
Bought by
Kennelly John F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1997
Sold by
Walker Samuel Austin
Bought by
Beauregard Michael R
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Shield Title
Warranty Deed -- Shield Title
Warranty Deed $663,250 Interstate Title Inc
Warranty Deed $728,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $850,000 Multiple
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $584,250 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,033,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $795,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 No Value Available
Closed -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Sold $1,378,000 0.0% $390 / Sq Ft
10/14/2024 10/14/24 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $1,378,000 -- $390 / 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 $12,427 $475,060 $0 $0
2023 $11,908 $484,450 $0 $0
2022 $12,768 $484,340 $0 $0
2021 $12,880 $471,910 $0 $0
2020 $11,476 $462,260 $0 $0
2019 $13,073 $398,430 $0 $0
2018 $12,973 $382,480 $0 $0
2017 $12,951 $381,480 $0 $0
2016 $12,975 $374,630 $0 $0
2015 -- $353,120 $0 $0
2014 -- $325,630 $0 $0
2011 -- $280,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20240076346

Realcomp

APN: 19-35-104-029