This completely updated home is located just walking distance to Downtown Birmingham, Pierce Elementary, and St. James Park. The spacious kitchen includes upgraded stainless steel appliances and solid surface counter-tops. Recently added new carpet and hardwood flooring throughout the home. The Kitchen opens to the sunken dining room, living room and family room. This home has what every buyer wants, a sun filled open floor plan. The living room has a vaulted ceiling with skylights and a magnificent gas fireplace surrounded by custom detailed millwork. The Large door-wall access opens to the private fenced yard and patio from the living room and dining room areas. Gorgeous master bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling with a large updated bathroom, deep soaker tub and walk-in closet. The partially finished lower level is perfect for entertaining. 4 hour notice to show.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$393Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dan Gutfreund• Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
•248-644-7000 (broker)
•info@signaturesothebys.com (broker)
Bought with Tammy Hernandez• Max Broock, REALTORS(r)-Birmingham
This completely updated home is located just walking distance to Downtown Birmingham, Pierce Elementary, and St. James Park. The spacious kitchen includes upgraded stainless steel appliances and solid surface counter-tops. Recently added new carpet and hardwood flooring throughout the home. The Kitchen opens to the sunken dining room, living room and family room. This home has what every buyer wants, a sun filled open floor plan. The living room has a vaulted ceiling with skylights and a magnificent gas fireplace surrounded by custom detailed millwork. The Large door-wall access opens to the private fenced yard and patio from the living room and dining room areas. Gorgeous master bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling with a large updated bathroom, deep soaker tub and walk-in closet. The partially finished lower level is perfect for entertaining. 4 hour notice to show.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20860203
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$335,500
$175/sq ft
Feb 25, 2013
Listing Removed
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Dec 11, 2012
Listed
$350,000
$183/sq ft
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Mar 12, 2013
Sold
$335,500
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Feb 25, 2013
Listing Removed
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Dec 11, 2012
Listed
$350,000
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 14, 2007
Sold
$322,000
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 13, 2007
Sold
$435,000
$228/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #829706
Dec 31, 2006
Listing Removed
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Mar 8, 2006
Listed
$399,900
$209/sq ft
REALCOMP #26148443
Aug 22, 2006
Listed
$399,900
$209/sq ft
REALCOMP #26124336
Aug 18, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jul 18, 2006
Listed
$439,900
$230/sq ft
REALCOMP #26037980
May 19, 2006
Listing Removed
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Mar 8, 2006
Listed
$439,900
$230/sq ft
REALCOMP #25177560
Mar 15, 2006
Listing Removed
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Dec 12, 2005
Listed
$439,900
$230/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #829671
Feb 28, 2006
Listing Removed
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Aug 8, 2005
Listed
$439,900
$230/sq ft
REALCOMP #25113085
Dec 8, 2005
Listing Removed
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Aug 8, 2005
Listed
$449,000
$235/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 1999
Sold
$390,000
$204/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 1997
Sold
$274,900
$144/sq ft
Public Records
May 16, 1996
Sold
$202,000
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 3, 1990
Sold
$172,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 26, 1989
Sold
$35,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,536 (+1.9%)
2024
$9,357 (+4.8%)
2023
$8,928 (+5.2%)
2022
$8,487 (−0.9%)
2021
$8,562 (−1.9%)
2020
$8,726 (+1.1%)
2019
$8,633 (−1.6%)
2018
$8,772 (−0.2%)
2017
$8,792 (+11.9%)
2016
$7,860 (−0.6%)
2015
$7,907 (−0.6%)
2014
$7,953
Tax history for 651 RUFFNER Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,536 (+1.9%)
2024
$9,357 (+4.8%)
2023
$8,928 (+5.2%)
2022
$8,487 (−0.9%)
2021
$8,562 (−1.9%)
2020
$8,726 (+1.1%)
2019
$8,633 (−1.6%)
2018
$8,772 (−0.2%)
2017
$8,792 (+11.9%)
2016
$7,860 (−0.6%)
2015
$7,907 (−0.6%)
2014
$7,953
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,914
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-19-36-426-049
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Gar Door Opener, Direct Access, Attached Garage