NOT LISTED FOR SALE

967 Forest Ave Birmingham, MI 48009

Estimated Value: $763,305 - $935,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,295 Sq Ft
$363/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 13, 2020

Last sale price $430,000 $187 Per Sq Ft

Est. 94% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,405/month

220 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Harlan Elementary School Rated A
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of August 2020

FANTASTIC VALUE TO LIVE IN THE FAVORITE TRIANGLE DISTRICT! Home offers character and major updates! Walk to the heart of downtown, shops, and restaurants. Inviting tiled foyer opens to living room and natural fireplace with original mantle surround. Refinished hardwood floors, original wide baseboards, freshly painted in neutral decor. Spacious dining room opens to kitchen with new cabinetry, extended granite counters, tumbled marble backsplash, stainless appliances, Jenn Air oven. Bay window in breakfast nook opens to family room with fireplace, skylights and bank of windows overlooking deck and backyard. NEWER ROOF 2017, HVAC 2017 with zoned heating, NEW SEWER LINE and french drain, updated ELECTRICAL. Master bedroom has walk-in closet and cedar closet, jetted tub and separate shower. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM/library with adjacent 3rd bath!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Patrick

Coldwell Banker Professionals-Plymouth License #6501258043 Listed on: 11/19/2019

Coldwell Banker Professionals-Plymouth

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Mecham

Century 21 Row-WB License #6501406516

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 133

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,295 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Air Conditioning
  • Heating system powered by renewable energy
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Snow Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1936227014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,154

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • State Equalized Value: 218080.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2010
  • Foundation Features: Drainage System | Sump Pump
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Family Room, Living Room
  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2295
  • Total Sq Ft: 2295
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 639

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 50
  • Porch Type: Deck, Porch - Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2.5 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached, Door Opener, Electricity
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR® Qualified A/C Equipment
  • Heating: ENERGY STAR® Qualified Furnace Equipment, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 3033333.3333
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 133
  • Parcel Number: 1936227014

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 5343.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 811.0000
  • Total Tax: 6154.0000
  • Taxable Value: 146000.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2019
Closed on
Aug 13, 2020
Sold by
Lepla Lori A
Bought by
Haji Johnathon
Seller's Agent
Christine Patrick
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Plymouth
Buyer's Agent
Brian Mecham
Century 21 Row-WB
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.49%
Total Days on Market
220
Current Estimated Value
$832,826

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$402,826
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.86%
Original Mortgage
$408,500
Outstanding Balance
$365,794
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$444,199

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2007
Sold by
Cefolia Jacob W and Cefolia Kristi M
Bought by
Lepla Lori A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2004
Sold by
Heytler Shirlee Kuhl and Heytler Peter
Bought by
Cefolia Jacob W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Haji Johnathon $430,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Lepla Lori A $392,000 None Available
Cefolia Jacob W $469,250 Devon Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Haji Johnathon J $170,000
Open Haji Johnathon $408,500
Previous Owner Lepla Lori $12,198
Previous Owner Lepla Lori A $394,500
Previous Owner Lepla Lori A $392,000
Previous Owner Cefolia Jacob W $78,300
Previous Owner Cefolia Jacob W $333,700
Previous Owner Heytler Peter $420,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Sold $430,000 -5.5% $187 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2020 06/05/20 For Sale $455,000 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2020 03/31/20 Price Changed $455,000 -4.2% $198 / Sq Ft
03/19/2020 03/19/20 For Sale $475,000 +10.5% $207 / Sq Ft
01/23/2020 01/23/20 Off Market $430,000 -- --
01/23/2020 01/23/20 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2019 11/19/19 For Sale $475,000 -- $207 / 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 $9,409 $310,650 $0 $0
2023 $8,663 $282,620 $0 $0
2022 $9,288 $263,260 $0 $0
2021 $9,599 $238,740 $0 $0
2020 $5,827 $221,160 $0 $0
2019 $6,119 $218,080 $0 $0
2018 $6,072 $210,430 $0 $0
2017 $6,062 $207,030 $0 $0
2016 $6,073 $198,930 $0 $0
2015 -- $185,940 $0 $0
2014 -- $155,010 $0 $0
2011 -- $127,220 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 219116792

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APN: 19-36-227-014