Charming home from 1926. Hardwood floors throughout! Open staircase! built in bookcases! Lots of character. Original footed bathtub . Covered porch and newer vinyl siding. Geothermal heating! Central Air! This is an area where mass renovations are seen everywhere. Don't be afraid to expand and improve on this house, it is that kind of neighborhood. Corner lot offers many options! Corner of Ruffner and Torry. Walk to downtown Birmingham! Great opportunity!Room for a garage . Cute house the way it is or add on , gut for the price of a lot in Birmingham. Exciting area!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$574Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Bought with Jim Vitasinsky• Max Broock, REALTORS(r)-Bloomfield Hills
Charming home from 1926. Hardwood floors throughout! Open staircase! built in bookcases! Lots of character. Original footed bathtub . Covered porch and newer vinyl siding. Geothermal heating! Central Air! This is an area where mass renovations are seen everywhere. Don't be afraid to expand and improve on this house, it is that kind of neighborhood. Corner lot offers many options! Corner of Ruffner and Torry. Walk to downtown Birmingham! Great opportunity!Room for a garage . Cute house the way it is or add on , gut for the price of a lot in Birmingham. Exciting area!
Greater Lansing AoR #21565014
Dec 15, 2015
Sold
$175,000
$161/sq ft
Dec 15, 2015
Sold
$175,000
$161/sq ft
Oct 14, 2015
Listing Removed
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Oct 2, 2015
Listed
$184,900
$170/sq ft
Oct 2, 2015
Listed
$184,900
$170/sq ft
Charming home from 1926. Hardwood floors throughout! Open staircase! built in bookcases! Lots of character. Original footed bathtub . Covered porch and newer vinyl siding. Geothermal heating! Central Air! This is an area where mass renovations are seen everywhere. Don't be afraid to expand and improve on this house, it is that kind of neighborhood. Corner lot offers many options! Corner of Ruffner and Torry. Walk to downtown Birmingham! Great opportunity!Room for a garage . Cute house the way it is or add on , gut for the price of a lot in Birmingham. Exciting area!
REALCOMP #215069458
Oct 2, 2015
Listing Removed
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Aug 27, 2015
Price Changed
$189,900
$175/sq ft
Aug 20, 2015
Price Changed
$194,900
$179/sq ft
Aug 20, 2015
Relisted
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Aug 4, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 4, 2015
Listed
$199,000
$183/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21035933
Oct 2, 2015
Listing Removed
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Oct 2, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 4, 2015
Listed
$189,900
$175/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #354028
Feb 11, 2010
Listing Removed
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May 5, 2009
Listed
$99,000
$91/sq ft
REALCOMP #29061373
Dec 31, 2009
Listing Removed
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May 5, 2009
Listed
$99,900
$92/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #655083
Oct 9, 2007
Listing Removed
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Mar 7, 2007
Listed
$195,000
$179/sq ft
REALCOMP #27040584
Oct 30, 2007
Listing Removed
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Mar 7, 2007
Listed
$195,000
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 1998
Sold
$39,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,832 (+1.9%)
2024
$9,647 (+4.8%)
2023
$9,205 (+5.2%)
2022
$8,750 (−0.9%)
2021
$8,827 (+68.5%)
2020
$5,240 (+25.3%)
2019
$4,181 (+6.1%)
2018
$3,941 (+0.2%)
2017
$3,935 (−0.2%)
2016
$3,942 (+47.2%)
2015
$2,678 (−0.6%)
2014
$2,693
Tax history for 1583 RUFFNER Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,832 (+1.9%)
2024
$9,647 (+4.8%)
2023
$9,205 (+5.2%)
2022
$8,750 (−0.9%)
2021
$8,827 (+68.5%)
2020
$5,240 (+25.3%)
2019
$4,181 (+6.1%)
2018
$3,941 (+0.2%)
2017
$3,935 (−0.2%)
2016
$3,942 (+47.2%)
2015
$2,678 (−0.6%)
2014
$2,693
*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
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,661 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,545
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-20-31-301-057
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
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement, Michigan Basement
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1926
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 544
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Corner Lot
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.11
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 39
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $2,694
Summer Tax Amount: $2,317
Winter Tax Amount: $377
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Geothermal
Water Heater: Electric
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Other-See Remarks
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1088
School Information
School District: Birmingham City School District
School District: Birmingham City School District
Address Information
Street Designation: Avenue
Location Details
Directions: East off Adams Just South of Lincoln
Side of Street: N
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Birmingham
Mail City: Birmingham
Subdivision: LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Municipality: Birmingham
Area (Municipality): Birmingham (63192)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,545
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,661 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Oakland County
APN: 08-20-31-301-057
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
No
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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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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Historical weather
Birmingham, MI • 48009 7176
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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.
9.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$593,000 – $718,000
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