Birmingham ranch home. Great condo alternative close to downtown. New A/C 2017, new roof 2014, covered front porch, newer granite concrete driveway and back patio. Anderson door walls, arched doorways & hardwood floors throughout, Updated granite kitchen with stainless steel LG appliances and cherrycabinets, open dining room and living room is adjacent to the kitchen, Living room built-ins, updated bath with heated floors & jetted tub. Ceiling fans in both bedrooms recessed lights. LG washer & dryer. Fenced in backyard, surrounded by newer homes. Birmingham Schools - Pembroke Elementary, Derby Middle &Seaholm High.
Listed by Sara Storch Lipnitz• The Agency Hall & Hunter
In-unitPatio, Washer & Dryer In Unit, Hardwood Flooring
Patio
Washer & Dryer In Unit
Hardwood Flooring
Air Conditioning
Unique featuresPrivate Yard, Ceiling Fans
Private Yard
Ceiling Fans
Around 1188 Ruffner Ave
Schools
Places
Transit
8/10
Pembroke Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Derby Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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About
Sheffield
Sheffield, located between Maple Road and 14 Mile Road, is a residential and walkable Birmingham neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a classic mid-century feel. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Maple Road corridor near Eton Street, where cafés, salons, and small storefronts set a steady daytime rhythm. Housing leans toward ranches and split-levels with tidy setbacks, plus a few updated infill homes. Booth Park adds lawns, paths, and a community gathering point. The Birmingham Farmers Market at Public Parking Lot 6 brings seasonal bustle and local makers. Nearby, The Community House and the Birmingham 8 Theatre serve as cultural anchors.
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Historical weather
Birmingham, MI • 48009
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
This property is priced $318 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$2,300
Rental estimate
$1,982
Nearby comparable rentals
The Rental Estimate uses 0 recent nearby rental.
Sale and tax history for 1188 Ruffner Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALCOMP #20261043953
Jun 15, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,300
$3/sq ft
REALSOURCE #61001918
Jun 15, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,300
$3/sq ft
Jun 12, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,300
$3/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21402553
Feb 27, 2018
Sold
$238,000
$280/sq ft
Feb 27, 2018
Sold
$238,000
$280/sq ft
Feb 5, 2018
Pending
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Jan 9, 2018
Listed
$249,950
$294/sq ft
Jan 9, 2018
Listed
$249,950
$294/sq ft
BIRMINGHAM RANCH HOME. GREAT CONDO ALTERNATIVE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN. POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - WAS PREVIOUSLY LEASED FOR $1,500.00/MONTH. NEW A/C 2017, NEW ROOF 2014. COVERED FRONT PORCH. NEWER CONCRETE DRIVEWAY AND BACK PATIO. ANDERSON DOORWALLS. ARCHED DOORWAYS & HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. UPDATED GRANITE KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL LG APPLIANCES AND CHERRY CABINETS. OPEN DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOMS ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. LIVING ROOM BUILT-INS. UPDATED BATH WITH HEATED FLOORS & JETTED TUB. CEILING FANS IN BOTH BEDROOMS, RECESSED LIGHTS. LG WASHER & DRYER. FENCED-IN BACKYARD. PROPERTY PRESENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN, EXPAND OR BUILD NEW. 40' X 120' LOT, SURROUNDED BY NEWER HOMES. BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS - PEMBROKE ELEMENTARY, DERBY MIDDLE & SEAHOLM HIGH.
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Listing agent: Sara Storch Lipnitz (2486446700)
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Last Updated: 2026-06-15T21:22:39.653Z
1188 Ruffner Ave is a 849 square foot property with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. We estimate that 1188 Ruffner Ave would rent between $1,982 / mo.1188 Ruffner Ave is located in Birmingham, the 48009 zipcode, and the Birmingham Public Schools.