Great location and wonderful opportunity to renovate this Birmingham beauty. Corner lot with a large detached garage. Bring you ideas and your contractor. Wonderful 4 bedroom opportunity house has three large bedrooms on the main floor all with original hardwood floors. Large kitchen and dinning space. Living room is open to the dinning room and has original hardwood floors. basement is perfect for storage. Upstairs bedroom can be finished off to make a nice primary suite. Large 3 car garage. House needs work but has plenty of potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$387Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Craig Minoletti• Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
Great location and wonderful opportunity to renovate this Birmingham beauty. Corner lot with a large detached garage. Bring you ideas and your contractor. Wonderful 4 bedroom opportunity house has three large bedrooms on the main floor all with original hardwood floors. Large kitchen and dinning space. Living room is open to the dinning room and has original hardwood floors. basement is perfect for storage. Upstairs bedroom can be finished off to make a nice primary suite. Large 3 car garage. House needs work but has plenty of potential.
REALCOMP #20230068410
Dec 7, 2023
Sold
$345,000
$322/sq ft
Dec 1, 2023
Pending
—
Nov 13, 2023
Price Changed
$355,000
$331/sq ft
Oct 1, 2023
Price Changed
$375,000
$350/sq ft
Sep 28, 2023
Price Changed
$410,000
$382/sq ft
Aug 22, 2023
Price Changed
$420,000
$392/sq ft
Aug 15, 2023
Listed
$469,000
$438/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #60213398
Dec 1, 2023
Listing Removed
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Nov 13, 2023
Price Changed
$355,000
$331/sq ft
Oct 1, 2023
Price Changed
$375,000
$350/sq ft
Sep 28, 2023
Price Changed
$410,000
$382/sq ft
Aug 23, 2023
Price Changed
$420,000
$392/sq ft
May 16, 2023
Listed
$469,000
$438/sq ft
REALCOMP #20230038001
Dec 1, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Nov 13, 2023
Price Changed
$355,000
$331/sq ft
Oct 1, 2023
Price Changed
$375,000
$350/sq ft
Sep 28, 2023
Price Changed
$410,000
$382/sq ft
Aug 22, 2023
Price Changed
$420,000
$392/sq ft
May 16, 2023
Listed
$469,000
$438/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #60195110
May 16, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2023
Listed
$479,900
$448/sq ft
REALCOMP #20230016193
May 16, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2023
Listed
$479,900
$448/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 2021
Sold
$300,000
$280/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,985 (+2.6%)
2024
$9,728 (+58.7%)
2023
$6,130 (+5.2%)
2022
$5,827 (+91.3%)
2021
$3,046 (−22.5%)
2020
$3,929 (+1.7%)
2019
$3,865 (+2.3%)
2018
$3,780 (+1.4%)
2017
$3,726 (+0.4%)
2016
$3,709
2015
$3,710 (+0.9%)
2014
$3,677 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,591
Tax history for 611 Ruffner Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,985 (+2.6%)
2024
$9,728 (+58.7%)
2023
$6,130 (+5.2%)
2022
$5,827 (+91.3%)
2021
$3,046 (−22.5%)
2020
$3,929 (+1.7%)
2019
$3,865 (+2.3%)
2018
$3,780 (+1.4%)
2017
$3,726 (+0.4%)
2016
$3,709
2015
$3,710 (+0.9%)
2014
$3,677 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,591
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,922 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
1,072
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-19-36-426-017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 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
Feb 20, 2027 • Active
Res - mechanical
Install a prefabricated fireplace.
HVAC
Dec 12, 2026 • Active
Res - plumbing
Plumbing
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, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Direction Faces: North
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,072
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 40
Lot Size : 40.00 x 120.00
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,827
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Birmingham City School District
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Rufner and Grant
Subdivision Name: LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Cross Street: South of Lincoln and west
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,072
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,922 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Oakland County
APN: 08-19-36-426-017
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pierce Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Derby Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Birmingham, MI • 48009
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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
$395,000 – $478,000
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