$407,000 - $476,000
RENTED APR 16, 2025

551 Bird Ave Birmingham, MI 48009

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,121 Sq Ft
$389 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold February 16, 2023

Last sale price $353,100 $315 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,943/month

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Bungalow
  • Pierce Elementary School Rated A
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2025

Beautiful home available for immediate occupancy. Amazing location close to all that Birmingham has to offer. Walking distance to Pierce Elementary, parks and downtown. Light and bright throughout with neutral colors and gleaming hardwoods throughout the first floor. The kitchen has been completely updated with custom cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy breakfast in the cozy breakfast nook. The first floor offers two bedrooms, one with a walk out doorwall to the patio, and an update full bathroom. The second story has a large primary bedroom with plenty of storage space and custom closet organizers. The partially finished basement offers additional functionality and plenty of storage. Enjoy the backyard with a nice paver patio and plenty of shade trees and perennial plantings. Recent updates include a new roof, replacement windows and doorwall, and a new furnace. Washer and Dryer is less than a year old. This home is well maintained, crisp and clean.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ron Rocz

Real Broker Birmingham License #6501316032 Listed on: 01/22/2025

Real Broker Birmingham

Last Renter's Agent

Ron Rocz

Real Broker Birmingham License #6501316032 Listed on: 01/22/2025

Real Broker Birmingham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,910

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45.00 x 120.00
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,121 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • 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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,200
  • 24 Month Lease Term
  • Application Fee: 35.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1936455022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,910

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Application Fee: 35.00
  • Lease Type: Single Family House
  • Security Deposit: 4200.00

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Call, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 1121

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum, Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Porch Type: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Fencing: Back Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 1.5 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)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 45.00 x 120.00
  • Parcel Number: 1936455022

Multi Family

  • Length of Lease: 13-24 Months

MLS Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2023
Closed on
Feb 16, 2023
Sold by
Petrovich Alex and Petrovich Sarah
Bought by
Capoccia Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
John James
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Duffy
Realteam Real Estate
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$353,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,800
-1.89%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$436,390

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,290
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2013
Closed on
Aug 16, 2013
Sold by
Satic Suburban Homes Llc and Askenazy Gershon
Bought by
Petrovich Alex and Friend Sarah
Seller's Agent
Gerson Askenazy
Gerson Askenazy
Buyer's Agent
Fadi Nassar
National Realty Centers, Inc
List Price
$268,770
Sold Price
$242,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,270
-9.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2013
Closed on
Jul 8, 2013
Sold by
Mccuiston Christopher H and Mccuiston Jennifer S
Bought by
Aic Suburban Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Gerson Askenazy
Gerson Askenazy
Buyer's Agent
Fadi Nassar
National Realty Centers, Inc
List Price
$268,770
Sold Price
$242,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,270
-9.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2008
Sold by
Mccuiston Christopher H and Mccuiston Jennifer S
Bought by
Mccuiston Christopher H and Mccuiston Jennifer S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2008
Sold by
Mccuiston Christopher H and Mccuiston Jennifer S
Bought by
Mccuiston Christopher H and Mccuiston Jennifer S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2005
Sold by
Mccuiston Christopher H and Mccuiston Jennifer S
Bought by
Mccuiston Christopher H and Mccuiston Jennifer S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2003
Sold by
Mccuiston Christopher H and Mccuiston Jennifer S
Bought by
Mccuiston Christopher H and Mccuiston Jennifer S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2003
Sold by
Schmieding John W and Schmieding Angelika
Bought by
Mccuiston Christopher H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,500
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1998
Sold by
Lawrence David A
Bought by
Schmieding John W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,600
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1994
Sold by
Gekiere Kristin A
Bought by
Lawrence David A and Lawrence Krist A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,150
Interest Rate
8.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Capoccia Properties Llc $353,100 Premier Title
Petrovich Alex $242,500 Abstract Title Agency
Aic Suburban Homes Llc $208,000 Interstate Title Inc
Mccuiston Christopher H -- None Available
Mccuiston Christopher H -- None Available
Mccuiston Christopher H -- Cislo Title Company
Mccuiston Christopher H -- Devon Title Agency
Mccuiston Christopher H $215,500 Devon Title Agency
Schmieding John W $168,000 --
Lawrence David A $114,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mccuiston Christopher H $173,000
Previous Owner Mccuiston Christopher H $170,500
Previous Owner Schmieding John W $159,600
Previous Owner Lawrence David A $109,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Under Contract -- -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
06/26/2023 06/26/23 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
06/07/2023 06/07/23 Price Changed $2,800 -12.5% $1 / Sq Ft
04/01/2023 04/01/23 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
02/16/2023 02/16/23 Sold $353,100 -1.9% $315 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/15/2023 02/15/23 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2023 02/05/23 For Sale $359,900 +48.4% $321 / Sq Ft
08/16/2013 08/16/13 Sold $242,500 -9.8% $260 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/14/2013 08/14/13 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2013 07/18/13 For Sale $268,770 -- $288 / 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 $7,910 $189,640 $0 $0
2023 $3,895 $178,570 $0 $0
2022 $4,176 $159,530 $0 $0
2021 $4,213 $152,950 $0 $0
2020 $3,754 $142,220 $0 $0
2019 $4,248 $138,810 $0 $0
2018 $4,216 $132,670 $0 $0
2017 $4,209 $130,090 $0 $0
2016 $4,217 $123,730 $0 $0
2015 -- $112,850 $0 $0
2014 -- $94,380 $0 $0
2011 -- $71,990 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20250004410

Realcomp

APN: 19-36-455-022