Experience city-style living in this fabulous custom home! Situated on a landscaped corner lot across from St. James Park and located within walking distance to all the vibrancy that Birmingham has to offer! Filled with amenities, this residence has it all. High ceilings, lots of natural light and hardwood floors t/o. Open concept kitchen with granite island, stainless appliances and informal dining area. Large family room with fireplace and park view of the park. Living room/den with built-ins. Formal dining room with bay window. Butler’s pantry with wine fridge. Two powder rooms. Spacious master suite with fireplace and large WIC. Master bath with heated floor, WC area. Upper office off master. 2 add'l bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. 2nd floor laundry room. Finished LL has rec room with climbing wall, 4th bedroom, full bath, lots of storage. Paver patio and walkway. Fenced yard with gas line for grill. Covered front porch. 2 car garage with storage. Sump pump. Speaker system t/o.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tiffany Glime• The Agency Hall & Hunter
Listed by Amy Suzanne Zimmer• The Agency Hall & Hunter
Bought with Rebecca Meisner• Coldwell Banker Professionals Birm
Experience city-style living in this fabulous custom home! Situated on a landscaped corner lot across from St. James Park and located within walking distance to all the vibrancy that Birmingham has to offer! Filled with amenities, this residence has it all. High ceilings, lots of natural light and hardwood floors t/o. Open concept kitchen with granite island, stainless appliances and informal dining area. Large family room with fireplace and park view of the park. Living room/den with built-ins. Formal dining room with bay window. Butler’s pantry with wine fridge. Two powder rooms. Spacious master suite with fireplace and large WIC. Master bath with heated floor, WC area. Upper office off master. 2 add'l bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. 2nd floor laundry room. Finished LL has rec room with climbing wall, 4th bedroom, full bath, lots of storage. Paver patio and walkway. Fenced yard with gas line for grill. Covered front porch. 2 car garage with storage. Sump pump. Speaker system t/o.
REALCOMP #219053881
Aug 9, 2019
Sold
$700,000
$190/sq ft
Jul 1, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2019
Listed
$739,000
$201/sq ft
Experience city-style living in this fabulous custom home! Situated on a landscaped corner lot across from St. James Park and located within walking distance to all the vibrancy that Birmingham has to offer! Filled with amenities, this residence has it all. High ceilings, lots of natural light and hardwood floors t/o. Open concept kitchen with granite island, stainless appliances and informal dining area. Large family room with fireplace and park view of the park. Living room/den with built-ins. Formal dining room with bay window. Butler’s pantry with wine fridge. Two powder rooms. Spacious master suite with fireplace and large WIC. Master bath with heated floor, WC area. Upper office off master. 2 add'l bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. 2nd floor laundry room. Finished LL has rec room with climbing wall, 4th bedroom, full bath, lots of storage. Paver patio and walkway. Fenced yard with gas line for grill. Covered front porch. 2 car garage with storage. Sump pump. Speaker system t/o.
Public Records
May 8, 2009
Sold
$495,000
$135/sq ft
REALCOMP #27178132
Dec 21, 2007
Sold
$510,000
$139/sq ft
Oct 1, 2007
Listed
$599,000
$163/sq ft
REALCOMP #27138305
Oct 1, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jul 30, 2007
Listed
$639,000
$174/sq ft
REALCOMP #27099228
Jul 30, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 4, 2007
Listed
$685,000
$186/sq ft
REALCOMP #27017631
Jun 4, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jan 29, 2007
Listed
$725,000
$197/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 19, 2002
Sold
$185,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 4, 1996
Sold
$104,000
$28/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$42,500
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,227 (+1.8%)
2024
$15,946 (+4.8%)
2023
$15,216 (+4.2%)
2022
$14,608 (−0.9%)
2021
$14,740 (−3.2%)
2020
$15,223 (+29.5%)
2019
$11,752 (+0.8%)
2018
$11,661 (+0.2%)
2017
$11,642 (−0.2%)
2016
$11,663 (−0.6%)
2015
$11,732 (−0.6%)
2014
$11,800
Tax history for 624 Ruffner Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,227 (+1.8%)
2024
$15,946 (+4.8%)
2023
$15,216 (+4.2%)
2022
$14,608 (−0.9%)
2021
$14,740 (−3.2%)
2020
$15,223 (+29.5%)
2019
$11,752 (+0.8%)
2018
$11,661 (+0.2%)
2017
$11,642 (−0.2%)
2016
$11,663 (−0.6%)
2015
$11,732 (−0.6%)
2014
$11,800
*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
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,445 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
3,423
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-19-36-428-001
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
Jul 10, 2025 • Final
Res - electrical
Install a level 2 electric vehicle charger in a garage.
Electrical
Ev charger
Sep 24, 2012 • Final
Mechanical
Work on a humidifier.
HVAC
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, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Master Bedroom
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 20
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Direction Faces: East
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,676
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,000
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
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 : 40.00X120.00
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,662
Location
Schools Information
School District: Birmingham City School District
Location Information
Directions: From Lincoln, head South on Grant St., left turn onto Ruffner. Corner of Ruffner and Grant
Subdivision Name: LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Cross Street: Lincoln
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,423
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,445 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Oakland County
APN: 08-19-36-428-001
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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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
$1.02M – $1.23M
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