* * "Highest & Best" due Nov. 4 at 3 pm! * * Classic center entrance brick Colonial in the heart of the prestigious Birmingham Estates. This 4 bedroom 1.1 bath home offers hardwood floors under carpets on the main and upper levels, 2 fireplaces, screened in back porch all on an 80’ wide lot with private setting. A chance to make this home your own. Expand the existing footprint or build your dream home. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to live in one of Birmingham's most quaint neighborhoods with walking distance to schools and parks. All at a GREAT price!
* * "Highest & Best" due Nov. 4 at 3 pm! * * Classic center entrance brick Colonial in the heart of the prestigious Birmingham Estates. This 4 bedroom 1.1 bath home offers hardwood floors under carpets on the main and upper levels, 2 fireplaces, screened in back porch all on an 80’ wide lot with private setting. A chance to make this home your own. Expand the existing footprint or build your dream home. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to live in one of Birmingham's most quaint neighborhoods with walking distance to schools and parks. All at a GREAT price!
Greater Lansing AoR #21384858
Dec 5, 2017
Sold
$396,100
$198/sq ft
Nov 6, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 30, 2017
Listed
$399,000
$200/sq ft
* * "Highest & Best" due Nov. 4 at 3 pm! * * Classic center entrance brick Colonial in the heart of the prestigious Birmingham Estates. This 4 bedroom 1.1 bath home offers hardwood floors under carpets on the main and upper levels, 2 fireplaces, screened in back porch all on an 80’ wide lot with private setting. A chance to make this home your own. Expand the existing footprint or build your dream home. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to live in one of Birmingham's most quaint neighborhoods with walking distance to schools and parks. All at a GREAT price!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,450 (+1.9%)
2024
$13,196 (+4.8%)
2023
$12,592 (+5.2%)
2022
$11,969 (−0.9%)
2021
$12,075 (+6.3%)
2020
$11,360 (+26.1%)
2019
$9,007 (−18.7%)
2018
$11,082 (+42.1%)
2017
$7,796 (−0.2%)
2016
$7,810 (−0.6%)
2015
$7,857 (−0.6%)
2014
$7,902 (+1.0%)
2013
$7,826
Tax history for 1648 Dorchester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,450 (+1.9%)
2024
$13,196 (+4.8%)
2023
$12,592 (+5.2%)
2022
$11,969 (−0.9%)
2021
$12,075 (+6.3%)
2020
$11,360 (+26.1%)
2019
$9,007 (−18.7%)
2018
$11,082 (+42.1%)
2017
$7,796 (−0.2%)
2016
$7,810 (−0.6%)
2015
$7,857 (−0.6%)
2014
$7,902 (+1.0%)
2013
$7,826
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
2,951
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-20-30-355-009
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
May 23, 2023 • Final
Alternative energy
Electrical
Solar
Feb 14, 2023 • Final
Res - mechanical
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
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: Paved, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Basement
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 11
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,996
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 80
Lot Size : 80X141.8
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,811
Location
Schools Information
School District: Birmingham City School District
Location Information
Directions: Take Maple Road to North on Adams, Second street on your right is Dorchester
Subdivision Name: BIRMINGHAM ESTATES - BIRMINGHAM
Cross Street: Maple
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,951
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Oakland County
APN: 08-20-30-355-009
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Harlan Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Derby Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
2.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$762,000 – $922,000
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