NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 Bird Ave Birmingham, MI 48009

Birmingham Area

Estimated Value: $431,840

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,621 Sq Ft
$266/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 16, 2023

Last sale price $353,100 $218 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,097 / mo

Highlights

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Garage
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed
  • Pierce Elementary School Rated A

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, LLC Birmingham License #6501316032 Listed on: 01/22/2025

Real Broker, LLC Birmingham

Last Renter's Agent

Ron Rocz

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

Real Broker, LLC Birmingham

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,200
  • Ask Agent About Lease Term
  • Application Fee: 35.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1936455022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Application Fee: 35.00
  • Lease Type: SingleFamilyHouse
  • Security Deposit: 4200.00

Listing Details

  • Property Type: ResidentialLease
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Entry Location: GroundLevelwSteps
  • Pets Allowed: Call, CatsOk, DogsOk, NumberLimit, SizeLimit
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.12
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 43149712
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1121.00
  • Living Area: 1621.00
  • ClassName: ResidentialLease
  • LeaseTermsAvailable: Months13to24
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.00

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Construction Materials: AluminumSiding, VinylSiding
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Fencing: BackYard

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Heating: ForcedAir, NaturalGas
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Birmingham

Lot Info

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

Ownership History

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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
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
$431,840

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$78,740
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%

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
Gershon 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%
Original Mortgage
$230,375
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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
Gershon 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.
Original Mortgage
$230,375
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

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

Purchase Details

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

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Birmingham, MI

  • Randa Seman Real Estate Agent - Golden Key Realty Group LLC

    Randa Seman

    Golden Key Realty Group LLC

    (947) 224-7085

    53 Total Sales

    1 in Birmingham

    $250,000 Price

    Randa Seman
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  • Mary Robertson Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Platinum

    Mary Robertson

    RE/MAX Platinum

    (734) 821-6414

    33 Total Sales

    1 in Birmingham

    $999,000 Price

    Mary Robertson
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  • Dan Wolan Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham

    Dan Wolan

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham

    (947) 600-5578

    29 Total Sales

    2 in Birmingham

    $382K - $625K Price Range

    Dan Wolan
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  • Lori Goldman Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham

    Lori Goldman

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham

    (947) 500-3870

    173 Total Sales

    9 in Birmingham

    $125K - $1.2M Price Range

    Lori Goldman
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  • Robert Rech Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Dream Properties

    Robert Rech

    RE/MAX Dream Properties

    (734) 521-4525

    126 Total Sales

    1 in Birmingham

    $230,000 Price

    Robert Rech
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  • Tom Fisher Real Estate Agent - 3DX Real Estate LLC

    Tom Fisher

    Responds Quickly

    3DX Real Estate LLC

    (734) 456-6042

    37 Total Sales

    1 in Birmingham

    $660,000 Price

    Tom Fisher
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Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$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

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $150,898
Previous Owner Petrovich Alex $230,375
Previous Owner Mccuiston Christopher H $187,000
Previous Owner Mccuiston Christopher H $173,000
Previous Owner Mccuiston Christopher H $170,500
Previous Owner Mccuiston Christopher H $170,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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 $7,907 $202,960 $0 $0
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ron Rocz Real Estate Agent - Real Broker, LLC Birmingham

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Ron Rocz

    Real Broker, LLC Birmingham

    (248) 798-4404

    41 Total Sales

    Ron Rocz
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  • Ryan Duffy Real Estate Agent - Realteam Real Estate

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ryan Duffy

    Realteam Real Estate

    (586) 549-1392

    102 Total Sales

    Ryan Duffy
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  • JJ

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    John James

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham

    (248) 933-7327

    37 Total Sales

    John James
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  • Ashley Haack Real Estate Agent - Realteam Real Estate

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Ashley Haack

    Realteam Real Estate

    (586) 610-1197

    169 Total Sales

    Ashley Haack
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  • GA

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Gershon Askenazy

    Gerson Askenazy

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  • FN

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Fadi Nassar

    National Realty Centers, Inc

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20250004410

Realcomp

APN: 19-36-455-022

Michigan Oakland County Birmingham 48009

551 Bird Ave, Birmingham, MI

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