This uniquely wonderful Birmingham home has been featured on the cover of Detroit Home magazine, the Birmingham Home Tour as well as winning area design awards. Coveted Aspen Rd is the setting for this quintessential picket fenced home. Walking through the fanciful custom iron gate, you are transported to California charm meets Birmingham chic. The soaring central foyer greets you w/ formal DR and office flowing to large kitchen filled w/ high end appliances and a spacious breakfast area. GR with barrel ceiling opens to the stunning rear yard meticulously landscaped with tiered slate patios. The highlight of this unique indoor-outdoor living space is the 10’ x 21’ odorless salt water pool. Auto cover provides safety and heat conservation allowing this fun feature to be safely enjoyed year round. Upstairs 3 generously sized BR's and Luxury MBR suite with terrace complete with fire pit for stargazing. The LL has 1800 sf of finished living area as well as loads of storage space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$517Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Weiner• Max Broock, REALTORS(r)-Bloomfield Hills
•248-644-4700 (broker)
•bloomfield@maxbroock.com (broker)
Bought with Amy Suzanne Zimmer• The Agency Hall & Hunter
This uniquely wonderful Birmingham home has been featured on the cover of Detroit Home magazine, the Birmingham Home Tour as well as winning area design awards. Coveted Aspen Rd is the setting for this quintessential picket fenced home. Walking through the fanciful custom iron gate, you are transported to California charm meets Birmingham chic. The soaring central foyer greets you w/ formal DR and office flowing to large kitchen filled w/ high end appliances and a spacious breakfast area. GR with barrel ceiling opens to the stunning rear yard meticulously landscaped with tiered slate patios. The highlight of this unique indoor-outdoor living space is the 10’ x 21’ odorless salt water pool. Auto cover provides safety and heat conservation allowing this fun feature to be safely enjoyed year round. Upstairs 3 generously sized BR's and Luxury MBR suite with terrace complete with fire pit for stargazing. The LL has 1800 sf of finished living area as well as loads of storage space.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21364981
Nov 17, 2017
Sold
$1,380,000
$304/sq ft
Nov 17, 2017
Sold
$1,380,000
$304/sq ft
Nov 4, 2017
Pending
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Sep 6, 2017
Listed
$1,530,000
$337/sq ft
Sep 6, 2017
Listed
$1,530,000
$337/sq ft
This uniquely wonderful Birmingham home has been featured on the cover of Detroit Home magazine, the Birmingham Home Tour as well as winning area design awards. Coveted Aspen Rd is the setting for this quintessential picket fenced home. Walking through the fanciful custom iron gate, you are transported to California charm meets Birmingham chic. The soaring central foyer greets you w/ formal DR and office flowing to large kitchen filled w/ high end appliances and a spacious breakfast area. GR with barrel ceiling opens to the stunning rear yard meticulously landscaped with tiered slate patios. The highlight of this unique indoor-outdoor living space is the 10’ x 21’ odorless salt water pool. Auto cover provides safety and heat conservation allowing this fun feature to be safely enjoyed year round. Upstairs 3 generously sized BR's and Luxury MBR suite with terrace complete with fire pit for stargazing. The LL has 1800 sf of finished living area as well as loads of storage space.
Greater Lansing AoR #21360483
Sep 6, 2017
Listing Removed
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Sep 6, 2017
Listing Removed
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Sep 5, 2017
Relisted
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Aug 25, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 24, 2017
Listed
$1,530,000
$337/sq ft
REALCOMP #217076141
Sep 6, 2017
Listing Removed
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Sep 5, 2017
Relisted
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Aug 25, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 24, 2017
Listed
$1,530,000
$337/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21287120
Aug 23, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 23, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jun 12, 2017
Price Changed
$1,599,000
$352/sq ft
Apr 26, 2017
Listed
$1,700,000
$374/sq ft
REALCOMP #217032533
Aug 23, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jul 28, 2017
Relisted
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Jul 12, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jun 12, 2017
Price Changed
$1,599,000
$352/sq ft
Apr 26, 2017
Listed
$1,700,000
$374/sq ft
REALCOMP #28026793
Mar 5, 2008
Sold
$1
$0/sq ft
Feb 12, 2008
Listed
$1,199,000
$264/sq ft
REALCOMP #27163308
Feb 12, 2008
Listing Removed
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Sep 6, 2007
Listed
$1,199,000
$264/sq ft
REALCOMP #26122418
Nov 9, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2006
Listed
$1,450,000
$319/sq ft
REALCOMP #26089806
Jul 14, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 26, 2006
Listed
$1,599,000
$352/sq ft
REALCOMP #26055292
May 25, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 5, 2006
Listed
$1,599,000
$352/sq ft
REALCOMP #25042471
Apr 5, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 5, 2005
Listed
$1,699,000
$374/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1996
Sold
$330,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,700 (+1.9%)
2024
$33,066 (+4.8%)
2023
$31,552 (+5.2%)
2022
$29,990 (−0.9%)
2021
$30,255 (−1.9%)
2020
$30,833 (+4.2%)
2019
$29,595 (−4.0%)
2018
$30,840 (+49.4%)
2017
$20,643 (−0.2%)
2016
$20,680 (−0.6%)
2015
$20,803 (−0.6%)
2014
$20,923
Tax history for 242 ASPEN Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,700 (+1.9%)
2024
$33,066 (+4.8%)
2023
$31,552 (+5.2%)
2022
$29,990 (−0.9%)
2021
$30,255 (−1.9%)
2020
$30,833 (+4.2%)
2019
$29,595 (−4.0%)
2018
$30,840 (+49.4%)
2017
$20,643 (−0.2%)
2016
$20,680 (−0.6%)
2015
$20,803 (−0.6%)
2014
$20,923
*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
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,846 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
6,692
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-19-35-229-020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 26X21
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Attached Garage, Electric In Garage, Gar Door Opener, Side Loading Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Rooms (Total): 20
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail., Dsl Available, Spa/Jetted Tub, Indoor Pool