Elegance abounds in this well appointed brick tudor home located on desirable tree lined street in Birmingham Estates. Featuring over 6,000 square feet including finished daylight basement. Bonus room can be 5th bedroom & has large closet & full bathroom. Gourmet custom kitchen features: Millennium cabinetry, Carrara marble, Wolf & Sub-Zero Stainless Steele appliances, pasta pot filler faucet, warming oven, ice maker & flex refrigerator drawer. Large formal dining room with extensive windows & coffered ceiling. Large family room with fireplace & built-ins. Living room with fireplace. Master bedroom features dramatic vaulted ceiling, built-in shelving & sliding library ladder. Gorgeous master bathroom designed by Ann Sacks with two walk-in closets, sunken tub, large shower & dual sinks. 2nd floor laundry. Staircases feature custom designed wrought iron railings by Tom Meyer. Hardwood floors throughout. Layered crown moldings & baseboards. Blue stone patio in large backyard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Milstein• Cambridge Real Estate Advisors Ltd
Elegance abounds in this well appointed brick tudor home located on desirable tree lined street in Birmingham Estates. Featuring over 6,000 square feet including finished daylight basement. Bonus room can be 5th bedroom & has large closet & full bathroom. Gourmet custom kitchen features: Millennium cabinetry, Carrara marble, Wolf & Sub-Zero Stainless Steele appliances, pasta pot filler faucet, warming oven, ice maker & flex refrigerator drawer. Large formal dining room with extensive windows & coffered ceiling. Large family room with fireplace & built-ins. Living room with fireplace. Master bedroom features dramatic vaulted ceiling, built-in shelving & sliding library ladder. Gorgeous master bathroom designed by Ann Sacks with two walk-in closets, sunken tub, large shower & dual sinks. 2nd floor laundry. Staircases feature custom designed wrought iron railings by Tom Meyer. Hardwood floors throughout. Layered crown moldings & baseboards. Blue stone patio in large backyard.
REALCOMP #216052371
Jan 6, 2017
Sold
$1,075,000
$178/sq ft
Oct 9, 2016
Pending
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Jul 22, 2016
Price Changed
$1,175,000
$195/sq ft
May 29, 2016
Listed
$1,200,000
$199/sq ft
REALCOMP #215065908
Sep 28, 2015
Sold
$1,075,000
$178/sq ft
Sep 10, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 25, 2015
Listed
$1,150,000
$191/sq ft
Stunning & completely renovated residence located on a picturesque tree-lined street in the sought after Birmingham Estates neighborhood – Walk to downtown. Discover over 6,000 sq ft of incomparable quality craftsmanship & materials throughout. Gourmet eat-in kitchen w/ Millennium cabinetry, Carrara marble, Wolf & Sub-Zero stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry. Large formal dining rm w/ beautiful coffered ceiling offers the ideal setting for a dinner party. Stylish family rm w/ informal dining. The grand master suite features a wall of dramatic shelving & sliding library ladder, vaulted ceiling, luxurious Ann Sacks designed bathrm, & walk-in closets w/ custom cabinetry. 4 guest bedrms, 2 are en-suite incl the option of an au-pair suite. Convenient 2nd flr laundry facility. Gorgeous staircase w/ custom designed & forged railings by Tom Meyer. Gleaming hardwd flrs, layered crown molding & baseboards. Custom millwork & built-in’s. Large private backyard w/ spacious blue stone patio.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21151923
Sep 28, 2015
Sold
$1,075,000
$178/sq ft
Sep 10, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 25, 2015
Listed
$1,150,000
$191/sq ft
REALCOMP #215033727
Jun 17, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2015
Price Changed
$1,299,999
$216/sq ft
Apr 15, 2015
Price Changed
$1,399,000
$232/sq ft
Apr 14, 2015
Listed
$1,299,000
$216/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21097968
Jun 17, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 14, 2015
Listed
$1,299,999
$216/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1980
Sold
$145,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,184 (+1.9%)
2024
$19,804 (+4.8%)
2023
$18,897 (+5.2%)
2022
$17,962 (−0.9%)
2021
$18,121 (−1.9%)
2020
$18,467 (+1.1%)
2019
$18,271 (+0.8%)
2018
$18,130 (+1.4%)
2017
$17,875 (−3.5%)
2016
$18,521 (+31.3%)
2015
$14,102 (−0.6%)
2014
$14,184
Tax history for 1288 Dorchester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,184 (+1.9%)
2024
$19,804 (+4.8%)
2023
$18,897 (+5.2%)
2022
$17,962 (−0.9%)
2021
$18,121 (−1.9%)
2020
$18,467 (+1.1%)
2019
$18,271 (+0.8%)
2018
$18,130 (+1.4%)
2017
$17,875 (−3.5%)
2016
$18,521 (+31.3%)
2015
$14,102 (−0.6%)
2014
$14,184
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
4,961
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-20-30-352-007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
A district intent is not available for this zoning district
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Office
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Jun 27, 2023 • Final
Res - mechanical
HVAC
Jun 27, 2023 • Final
Res - electrical
Reconnect the furnace and air conditioning unit.
Electrical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning