Classic mid-century modern designed by architect David Osler & built for artist Milton Kemnitz on a wooded 1.73 ac site across from Bird Hills Nature Area. Composed to bring the outside in w/walls of windows to enjoy the stunning, private views! 2-sty foyer. Upper level has newer maple flrs thru-out, a spacious sun filled LR w/recessed lighting, cedar paneled wall & huge windows. Updated gourmet kitchen w/skylight, beautiful cherry stained cabs, granite c-tops, SS apps & lots of space to cook & entertain. Lrg dining space w/windows galore has recessed lighting, a wall of blt-in cabs for serving & add'l storage & sliding dr to covered deck (easily screened-in). Mstr suite w/2 closets & laundry chute. Mstr bath has a skylight, tiled tub/shower w/glass dr & ceramic flr. W/O LL has a lrg FR, s storage/rec rm w/blt-in sink (designed as M. Kemnitz's art studio),2 bdrms w/Berber carpet & 2nd tiled bath. Updates: new roof, gutters, interior/exterior paint & more. Exceptional one-of-a-kind home!, Primary Bath
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
1.73 acresLot Size
$312Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Brien• The Charles Reinhart Company
Bought with JoAnn Barrett• Howard Hanna Real Estate
Classic mid-century modern designed by architect David Osler & built for artist Milton Kemnitz on a wooded 1.73 ac site across from Bird Hills Nature Area. Composed to bring the outside in w/ walls of windows to enjoy the stunning, private views! 2-sty foyer. Upper level has newer maple flrs thru-out, a spacious sun filled LR w/ recessed lighting, cedar paneled wall & huge windows. Updated gourmet kitchen w/ skylight, beautiful cherry stained cabs, granite c-tops, SS apps & lots of space to cook & entertain. Lrg dining space w/ windows galore has recessed lighting, a wall of blt-in cabs for serving & add'l storage & sliding dr to covered deck (easily screened-in). Mstr suite w/ 2 closets & laundry chute. Mstr bath has a skylight, tiled tub/shower w/ glass dr & ceramic flr. W/ O LL has a lrg FR, storage/rec rm w/ blt-in sink (designed as M. Kemnitz's art studio), 2 bdrms w/ Berber carpet & 2nd tiled bath. Updates: new roof, gutters, interior/exterior paint & more. Exceptional one-of-a-kind home!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20405368
Jul 29, 2014
Sold
$510,000
$219/sq ft
Jul 23, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jun 26, 2014
Listed
$499,000
$214/sq ft
Classic mid-century modern designed by architect David Osler & built for artist Milton Kemnitz on a wooded 1.73 ac site across from Bird Hills Nature Area. Composed to bring the outside in w/ walls of windows to enjoy the stunning, private views! 2-sty foyer. Upper level has newer maple flrs thru-out, a spacious sun filled LR w/ recessed lighting, cedar paneled wall & huge windows. Updated gourmet kitchen w/ skylight, beautiful cherry stained cabs, granite c-tops, SS apps & lots of space to cook & entertain. Lrg dining space w/ windows galore has recessed lighting, a wall of blt-in cabs for serving & add'l storage & sliding dr to covered deck (easily screened-in). Mstr suite w/ 2 closets & laundry chute. Mstr bath has a skylight, tiled tub/shower w/ glass dr & ceramic flr. W/ O LL has a lrg FR, storage/rec rm w/ blt-in sink (designed as M. Kemnitz's art studio), 2 bdrms w/ Berber carpet & 2nd tiled bath. Updates: new roof, gutters, interior/exterior paint & more. Exceptional one-of-a-kind home!
Public Records
Feb 26, 2003
Sold
$450,000
$193/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,342 (+1.5%)
2024
$2,309 (−83.4%)
2022
$13,916 (−1.2%)
2021
$14,092 (+2.1%)
2020
$13,807 (+5.1%)
2019
$13,140 (+1.4%)
2018
$12,955 (+2.8%)
2017
$12,602 (+3.7%)
2016
$12,158 (+16.9%)
2015
$10,401 (+11.1%)
2014
$9,364
Tax history for 1180 Bird Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,342 (+1.5%)
2024
$2,309 (−83.4%)
2022
$13,916 (−1.2%)
2021
$14,092 (+2.1%)
2020
$13,807 (+5.1%)
2019
$13,140 (+1.4%)
2018
$12,955 (+2.8%)
2017
$12,602 (+3.7%)
2016
$12,158 (+16.9%)
2015
$10,401 (+11.1%)
2014
$9,364
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.73 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,385
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washtenaw County
APN
09-09-17-200-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
R1A
Single-Family Dwelling District
These Single-Family Zoning Districts are intended to provide an environment of single-family detached dwellings, along with other related facilities that serve the residents in the district such as schools, recreational facilities, parks, and religious assembly. These districts should be convenient to commercial facilities in other zoning districts and to public transportation.; These districts are intended to encourage the preservation and continuation of the longstanding residential fabric in existing neighborhoods of predominantly single-family dwellings, along with other related facilities that serve the residents in these districts.; Accessory dwelling units are allowed to enable a new housing prototype that respects the look and character of single-family neighborhoods while: supporting more efficient use of existing housing stock and infrastructure; providing housing that responds to changing family needs, smaller households, and increasing housing costs; providing accessible housing for seniors and persons with disabilities; and supporting affordable housing goals.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Satellite System, Water Softener/Owned, Wood Floor, Eat-in Kitchen