$656,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2026

656 Chester St Birmingham, MI 48009

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,713 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 29, 2026

$383 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Laundry Room
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Pierce Elementary School Rated A
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 5-minute walk to Shain Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

OFFER DEADLINE 10AM MONDAY MAY 4, 2026 CHARMING BIRMINGHAM HOME WITH VINTAGE APPEAL ON LOW TRAFFIC SOUTH CHESTER STREET IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN. THIS IS A GREAT CONDO ALTERNATIVE IN IMPECCABLE CONDITION JUST STEPS FROM RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING, THE LIBRARY AND YEAR ROUND EVENTS IN SHAIN PARK. THE BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED LOW MAINTENANCE BACK YARD IS A PLEASANT SURPRISE WITH A -- DECK AND PATIO AND POND FOR RELAXED OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING DURING THE COMING SUMMER MONTHS. STEP INSIDE THE CERAMIC ENTRY WITH CONVENIENT CLOSET AND LAV AND BE IMPRESSED BY THE IMACULATE CONDITION AND BRIGHT LIGHT-FILLED ROOMS. THERE IS A -- FIREPLACE IN THE LIVING ROOM AND AMPLE TABLE SPACE IN THE ADJOINING DINING ROOM. THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE MAIN FLOOR IS THE FAMILY ROOM ADDITION WITH 9 FT CEILINGS AND WALLS OF WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE YARD. THE REMODELED KITCHEN FEATURES SOLID WOOD WHITE CABINETRY, QUARTZ COUNTERS AND CONVENIENT HOME OFFICE DESK SPACE. UPSTAIRS THE SPACIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM HAS DOUBLE CLOSETS AND FEATURES A CATHEDRAL CEILING WITH SKYLIGHTS AND A LARGE REAR WINDOW OVERLOOKING THE YARD. THERE ARE TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH ON THE SECOND FLOOR. THERE IS HARDWOOD FLOORING UNDER THE CARPETING AND BLINDS ON MOST WINDOWS. THE UNFINISHED BASEMENT HAS STORAGE,A LAUNDRY ROOM AND AND A SECOND LAV.
HWH, ROOF & FURNACE 5-6 YEARS OLD. HARDIE BOARD SIDING, ANDERSON WINDOWS; AZEK DECK & PATIO; LEAF GUARDS ON GUTTERS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Genevieve Debbrecht

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham License #6501204660 Listed on: 04/28/2026

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Pero

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham License #6501294318

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 1999

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45 x 91
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,713 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished or left unfurnished upon request
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • MC Bride Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1936176021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,759

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 1999

Lot Details

3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • State Equalized Value: 318890.00
  • Year Renovated: 1999
  • Entry Location: GroundLevelwSteps
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.09
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 005477
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1713.00
  • Living Area: 1713.00
  • ClassName: Residential
  • ThirdPartyApprovalRequiredYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LivingRoom

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Sideof Street: W
  • Fencing: BackYard
  • Disclosures: TaxesHomesteadExempt
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: CeilingFans, CentralAir
  • Heating: ForcedAir, NaturalGas
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Heater Fuel: NaturalGas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: GasDryerHookup, LaundryRoom, WasherHookup
  • Electric: Volts220, CircuitBreakers
  • Utilities: AboveGroundUtilities, CableAvailable

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Birmingham

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: DeadEndStreet
  • Lot Dimensions: 45 X 91
  • Parcel Number: 1936176021
  • Land Lease Expiration Date: 2026-07-31

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 5983.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: 776.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6759.00

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2026
Closed on
May 29, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Genevieve Debbrecht
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Chris Pero
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$656,000
Premium/Discount to List
$57,000
9.52%
Views
95

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-33.97%
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Outstanding Balance
$491,423
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$140,520

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $656,000 Capital Title
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $492,000 New Conventional
Closed $492,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Sold $656,000 +9.5% $383 / Sq Ft
05/10/2026 05/10/26 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2026 05/03/26 For Sale $599,000 0.0% $350 / Sq Ft
05/02/2026 05/02/26 Off Market $599,000 -- --
05/01/2026 05/01/26 For Sale $599,000 0.0% $350 / Sq Ft
04/30/2026 04/30/26 Off Market $599,000 -- --
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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 $5,983 $318,200 $0 $0
2024 $5,855 $278,910 $0 $0
2023 $5,610 $234,680 $0 $0
2022 $6,015 $233,100 $0 $0
2021 $5,983 $225,520 $0 $0
2020 $5,331 $212,140 $0 $0
2019 $6,033 $207,490 $0 $0
2018 $5,987 $205,960 $0 $0
2017 $5,977 $203,320 $0 $0
2016 $5,988 $193,420 $0 $0
2015 -- $178,760 $0 $0
2014 -- $151,310 $0 $0
2011 -- $126,270 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

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MLS Number: 20261022919

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APN: 19-36-176-021

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