1486 Dorchester Rd is a 2,471 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 01, 1988 for $225,000. Based on Redfin's Birmingham data, we estimate the home's value is $798,005.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$323Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$798,005
$573K since sold in August 1988$21K since October
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This home's estimate is 9.6% higher than the average sale price ($728K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Sep 11, 2026 • Final
Res - plumbing
Replace the water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Nov 10, 2025 • Final
Res - electrical
Replace the furnace.
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 925
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BIRMINGHAM ESTATES - BIRMINGHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 2,471
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 925
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.75
Stories Type: 1 3/4
Legal Description: T2N, R11E, SEC 30 BIRMINGHAM ESTATES SUB LOT 108
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 371
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,326
Legal Lot Number: 108
Municipality Name: BIRMINGHAM
Acres: 0.26
Depth Footage: 141.8
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: RI
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,471
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Oakland County
APN: 08-20-30-355-003
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Harlan Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Derby Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
Birmingham, MI • 48009
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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
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Estimated sale price
$759,000 – $918,000
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