Holy cannoli—this may be one of the best values in Birmingham! Offering approximately 1,900 square feet near the Rail District, this three-bedroom, three-bath home is priced at roughly $250 per square foot, making it an exceptional opportunity in 48009. Originally a modest ranch, the home was transformed by an approximately 800-square-foot addition in 2004. The unique and flexible layout features a spacious living room, a large family room, and an impressive upper-level primary suite with a generous walk-in closet and private bath. Additional highlights include mostly hardwood floors, an updated kitchen completed 2016, many newer windows, a basement, and a rare two-and-a-half-car attached garage. While there are opportunities to make future improvements, the expensive and difficult-to-add features—square footage, three bathrooms, basement, and attached garage—are already here. Situated on an easy-to-maintain corner lot, the home is close to the Birmingham Ice Arena, tennis courts, parks, and all the restaurants, breweries, shops, and activity of the Rail District. Welcome to Birmingham living with the space you want at a price that is increasingly hard to find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$249Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Sher• Max Broock, REALTORS®-Bloomfield Hills
Est. $3,052 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1493 E Melton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALCOMP #20261056479
Oct 9, 2026
Sold
$470,000
$249/sq ft
Sep 5, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2026
Listed
$475,000
$251/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #61014282
Oct 9, 2026
Sold
$470,000
$249/sq ft
Sep 5, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 15, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jul 24, 2026
Listed
$475,000
$251/sq ft
Jul 23, 2026
Coming Soon
$475,000
$251/sq ft
Holy cannoli--this may be one of the best values in Birmingham! Offering approximately 1,900 square feet near the Rail District, this three-bedroom, three-bath home is priced at roughly $250 per square foot, making it an exceptional opportunity in 48009. Originally a modest ranch, the home was transformed by an approximately 800-square-foot addition in 2004. The unique and flexible layout features a spacious living room, a large family room, and an impressive upper-level primary suite with a generous walk-in closet and private bath. Additional highlights include mostly hardwood floors, an updated kitchen completed 2016, many newer windows, a basement, and a rare two-and-a-half-car attached garage. While there are opportunities to make future improvements, the expensive and difficult-to-add features--square footage, three bathrooms, basement, and attached garage--are already here. Situated on an easy-to-maintain corner lot, the home is close to the Birmingham Ice Arena, tennis courts, parks, and all the restaurants, breweries, shops, and activity of the Rail District. Welcome to Birmingham living with the space you want at a price that is increasingly hard to find.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60996068
Jul 17, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2026
Price Changed
$475,000
$251/sq ft
Jun 9, 2026
Price Changed
$499,900
$264/sq ft
May 30, 2026
Listed
$515,000
$272/sq ft
REALCOMP #20261037436
Jul 17, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2026
Price Changed
$475,000
$251/sq ft
Jun 9, 2026
Price Changed
$499,900
$264/sq ft
May 30, 2026
Listed
$515,000
$272/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,070 (+1.9%)
2024
$4,975 (+4.8%)
2023
$4,747 (+5.2%)
2022
$4,512 (−0.9%)
2021
$4,552 (−1.9%)
2020
$4,640 (+1.1%)
2019
$4,590 (+0.8%)
2018
$4,555 (+0.2%)
2017
$4,548 (−0.2%)
2016
$4,556 (−0.6%)
2015
$4,583 (−0.6%)
2014
$4,609 (+1.0%)
2013
$4,565
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,360 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,891
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-20-31-403-024
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
R2
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
Jan 9, 2017 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
May 30, 2013 • Final
Building
Addition
Remodel
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Attached, Direct Access, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Freezer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Entry Location: GroundLevelwSteps
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,891
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 47 x 135
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,070
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Birmingham
Location Information
Directions: North of 14 Mile, East of Eaton
Subdivision Name: SHEFFIELD ESTATES 1
Cross Street: N of 14 Mile / E of Eton
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,891
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,360 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Oakland County
APN: 08-20-31-403-024
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealcompIILtd
Around this home
Schools
Pembroke Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Derby Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Birmingham, MI • 48009
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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36
24
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in Birmingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$453,000 – $548,000
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