Stunning custom built 2017 home in highly sought after Birmingham neighborhood. Custom Pella windows/exterior doors, exterior siding is sturdy cement board. Beautiful open layout with large entertaining kitchen and living area overlooking a gas fireplace and built in custom bar. This home has all the upgrades you need including first floor engineered light oak hardwood floors, quartz countertop in kitchen and bathrooms, builtin double oven and microwave, large mudroom with access to the spacious backyard great for entertaining. Tile in home consists of porcelain and marble. Custom master suite features large walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with a large shower and soaking tub. Third floor offers an in-laws suites accompanied by a large bathroom and walk-in closet. Finished basement with finished bathroom and utility room. Insulated walls and ceiling in basement. Lighting in home from Restoration Hardware, Hunter Douglas blinds, plumbing fixtures are top of the line Hansgrohe and Delta
Single-familyProperty Type
2017Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$512Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tamara Ujkic• National Realty Centers, Inc
•248-468-1444 (broker)
•northville@nrc.email (broker)
Bought with Colleen Hood• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HWWB
Stunning custom built 2017 home in highly sought after Birmingham neighborhood. Custom Pella windows/exterior doors, exterior siding is sturdy cement board. Beautiful open layout with large entertaining kitchen and living area overlooking a gas fireplace and built in custom bar. This home has all the upgrades you need including first floor engineered light oak hardwood floors, quartz countertop in kitchen and bathrooms, builtin double oven and microwave, large mudroom with access to the spacious backyard great for entertaining. Tile in home consists of porcelain and marble. Custom master suite features large walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with a large shower and soaking tub. Third floor offers an in-laws suites accompanied by a large bathroom and walk-in closet. Finished basement with finished bathroom and utility room. Insulated walls and ceiling in basement. Lighting in home from Restoration Hardware, Hunter Douglas blinds, plumbing fixtures are top of the line Hansgrohe and Delta
REALCOMP #2200096125
Jan 15, 2021
Sold
$840,000
$336/sq ft
Dec 6, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 24, 2020
Listed
$849,999
$340/sq ft
REALCOMP #216008889
Apr 8, 2016
Sold
$234,000
$94/sq ft
Feb 24, 2016
Pending
—
Feb 10, 2016
Price Changed
$239,900
$96/sq ft
Jan 28, 2016
Listed
$250,000
$100/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20715192
Apr 8, 2016
Sold
$234,000
$94/sq ft
Apr 8, 2016
Sold
$234,000
$94/sq ft
Feb 24, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 28, 2016
Listed
$239,900
$96/sq ft
Jan 28, 2016
Listed
$239,900
$96/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20937068
Jan 27, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 6, 2016
Listed
$1,600
$1/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20936565
Jan 6, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 10, 2015
Listed
$1,650
$1/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20985737
Jan 16, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2015
Listed
$240,000
$96/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20936666
Dec 10, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Nov 30, 2015
Listed
$1,750
$1/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20936837
Nov 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Nov 19, 2015
Listed
$1,900
$1/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20936838
Nov 19, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Nov 19, 2015
Listed
$1,900
$1/sq ft
REALCOMP #215040997
Aug 20, 2015
Sold
$226,000
$90/sq ft
Jun 17, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2015
Relisted
—
May 4, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2015
Listed
$249,900
$100/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #20838444
Aug 20, 2015
Sold
$226,000
$90/sq ft
Apr 29, 2015
Listed
$249,900
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 20, 2015
Sold
$220,000
$88/sq ft
REALCOMP #215005374
Apr 28, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2015
Relisted
—
Jan 27, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2015
Listed
$240,000
$96/sq ft
REALCOMP #215004301
Jan 19, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2015
Listed
$240,000
$96/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21071028
Jan 19, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2015
Listed
$240,000
$96/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21074152
Jan 15, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 11, 2014
Listed
$249,900
$100/sq ft
REALCOMP #214106601
Jan 15, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 11, 2014
Listed
$249,900
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 29, 1990
Sold
$93,500
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1986
Sold
$66,000
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1979
Sold
$23,775
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,041 (+1.9%)
2024
$16,721 (+4.8%)
2023
$15,955 (+5.2%)
2022
$15,165 (+20.5%)
2021
$12,583 (−1.9%)
2020
$12,824 (+1.1%)
2019
$12,687 (+0.8%)
2018
$12,590 (+72.4%)
2017
$7,301 (+60.0%)
2016
$4,563 (+50.9%)
2015
$3,024 (−0.6%)
2014
$3,042 (+1.0%)
2013
$3,013
Tax history for 1523 Ruffner Avenue Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,041 (+1.9%)
2024
$16,721 (+4.8%)
2023
$15,955 (+5.2%)
2022
$15,165 (+20.5%)
2021
$12,583 (−1.9%)
2020
$12,824 (+1.1%)
2019
$12,687 (+0.8%)
2018
$12,590 (+72.4%)
2017
$7,301 (+60.0%)
2016
$4,563 (+50.9%)
2015
$3,024 (−0.6%)
2014
$3,042 (+1.0%)
2013
$3,013
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,300
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-20-31-301-053
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
R3
Single-Family Residential District
A district intent is not available for this zoning district
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Office
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 20x20
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail., Dsl Available
Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Fireplace, Livingroom Fireplace
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 5
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Other
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: More than 2 Stories
Year Built: 2017
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1000
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 800
Lot Information
Lot Size: 40,120
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.11
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 40
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $12,687.24
Summer Tax Amount: $11,080.03
Winter Tax Amount: $1,607.21
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=3300
School Information
School District: Birmingham City School District
School District: Birmingham City School District
Address Information
Street Designation: Avenue
Location Details
Directions: NORTH ON WOODWARD, RIGHT ON ADAMS, RIGHT ON RUFFNER
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Birmingham
Mail City: Birmingham
Municipality: Birmingham
Area (Municipality): Birmingham (63192)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,300
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: —
County: Oakland County
APN: 08-20-31-301-053
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
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Around this home
Schools
Pembroke Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Derby Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
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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
2/10 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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.22M – $1.47M
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