NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 S Bates St Birmingham, MI 48009

Estimated Value: $961,669 - $1,330,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,410 Sq Ft
$479/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 10, 2015

Last sale price $625,000 $259 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,633/month

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Pierce Elementary School Rated A
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • 3-minute walk to Shain Park

About This Home

As of March 2015

This downtown Birmingham home could not be better located, just steps sway from an enviable lifestyle. Walk up to the front porch entry, anchored by beautifully landscaped gardens and discover this 3 bedroom 2.1 bathroom home has it all. Transitional in style with a gourmet granite kitchen, hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings and open floor plan. Large master suite with vaulted ceilings,large bath and walk-in closet. New carpet in all the bedrooms, tastefully finished. Great size lot with large deck for entertaining and relaxing.Overnight notice to show.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Gutfreund

Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham License #6501367800 Listed on: 08/25/2014

Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham

Last Buyer's Agent

Dee Wright

The Agency Hall & Hunter License #6501210489

The Agency Hall & Hunter

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 121
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,410 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Assr's Replat Of Plat Torrey's Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1936178005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,505

Year Built

Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Year Renovated: 2004
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Humidifier, Jetted Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 2410

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Lighting
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Porch Type: Deck, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Attached, Direct Access, Door Opener, Electricity, Side Entrance
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 4820714.2857
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 121
  • Parcel Number: 1936178005

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 6461.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1044.0000
  • Total Tax: 7505.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2017
Sold by
Synnestvedt Blake and Synnestvedt Jane S
Bought by
Synnestvedt Jane S
Current Estimated Value
$1,155,167

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,750
Outstanding Balance
$429,947
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$725,220

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2014
Closed on
Mar 10, 2015
Sold by
Levine Jerold and Levine Lynne
Bought by
Synnestvedt Blake and Synnestvedt Jane S
Seller's Agent
Dan Gutfreund
Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
Buyer's Agent
Dee Wright
The Agency Hall & Hunter
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$174,000
-21.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.73%
Original Mortgage
$31,250
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Synnestvedt Jane S -- First Title & Escrow Inc
Synnestvedt Blake -- Interstate Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Synnestvedt Jane S $520,750
Closed Synnestvedt Blake $31,250
Closed Synnestvedt Blake $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/10/2015 03/10/15 Sold $625,000 -21.8% $259 / Sq Ft
12/26/2014 12/26/14 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2014 08/25/14 For Sale $799,000 -- $332 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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 $18,686 $393,680 $0 $0
2024 $14,681 $375,080 $0 $0
2023 $14,011 $349,080 $0 $0
2022 $12,637 $350,430 $0 $0
2021 $12,749 $327,310 $0 $0
2020 $11,359 $315,580 $0 $0
2019 $12,854 $306,880 $0 $0
2018 $12,911 $307,340 $0 $0
2017 $12,889 $302,470 $0 $0
2016 $12,913 $294,470 $0 $0
2015 -- $232,690 $0 $0
2014 -- $197,550 $0 $0
2011 -- $156,910 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dan Gutfreund

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Dan Gutfreund

    Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham

    (248) 497-4646

    95 in this area

    250 Total Sales

    Dan Gutfreund
    Section Image
  • Dee Wright

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Dee Wright

    The Agency Hall & Hunter

    (248) 330-8667

    7 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Dee Wright
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 214088489

Realcomp

APN: 19-36-178-005

Michigan Oakland County Birmingham 48009

551 S Bates St, Birmingham, MI

Not Listed for Sale

Detached

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Realcomp IDX provided courtesy of Realcomp II Ltd. via Ten-X and MLS
Copyright 2026 Realcomp II Ltd. Shareholders
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is not guaranteed or warranted. All information should be independently verified.
Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Ten-X, local REALTOR®- Arlene Richardson - (888)-952-6393

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.