Bright and spacious updated bungalow featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with Birmingham School District. The open-concept living and dining area flows into a beautifully renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The main floor includes a versatile 4th bedroom/den with access to a full bath. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom. Basement with laundry and ample storage. Enjoy the large fenced backyard with a spacious deck and a 2-car garage. Prime location within walking distance to downtown Birmingham, parks, and schools. Available in September. Small pet negotiable/no smokers.
Amenities
In-unit amenities
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Air Conditioning
Patio
Community amenities
Extra Storage
Unique amenities
Garage
Private Yard
Quartz Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
Listed by Stephanie Rodriguez• Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 699
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Wood
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LEINBACH-HUMPHREYS WOODWARD AVE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,333
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 893
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: T2N, R10E, SEC 36 LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB LOT 1293
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Legal Lot Number: 1293
Municipality Name: BIRMINGHAM
Acres: 0.11
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: RI
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,333
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Oakland County
APN: 08-19-36-428-008
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Sale and tax history for 748 Ruffner Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALCOMP #20261069960
Sep 17, 2026
Rental Removed
$4,000
$2/sq ft
Sep 2, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,000
$2/sq ft
REALCOMP #20261059489
Sep 1, 2026
Rental Removed
$4,200
$2/sq ft
Jul 31, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,200
$2/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #60241817
Aug 29, 2023
Sold
$515,000
$221/sq ft
Aug 6, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 28, 2023
Listed
$525,000
$225/sq ft
This house has been redone from top to bottom in the last 10 months! Too many updates to list! New roof, gutters, upstairs windows, doorwall, carpet, electrical outlets, all flooring. Kitchen and both bathrooms were gutted and redone. New SS kitchen appliances. HWT, much copper plumbing, sump pump, laundry tub and faucet. New garage doors. All this and you can walk to downtown Birmingham at a totally reasonable price point. Perfect unicorn house, nothing like it on the market. Hurry! Get your offer in asap!
REALCOMP #20230062748
Aug 29, 2023
Sold
$515,000
$221/sq ft
Aug 6, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 28, 2023
Listed
$525,000
$225/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60125040
Sep 20, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Sep 17, 2022
Price Changed
$389,900
$167/sq ft
Aug 18, 2022
Price Changed
$429,900
$184/sq ft
Jul 31, 2022
Listed
$450,000
$193/sq ft
REALCOMP #20221025342
Sep 20, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Sep 16, 2022
Price Changed
$389,900
$167/sq ft
Aug 17, 2022
Price Changed
$429,900
$184/sq ft
Jul 31, 2022
Listed
$450,000
$193/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1998
Sold
$217,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 27, 1994
Sold
$170,000
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 25, 1992
Sold
$118,500
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 20, 1989
Sold
$77,500
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,210
2024
$9,215 (+80.4%)
2023
$5,108 (−22.7%)
2022
$6,612 (+6.4%)
2021
$6,214
2020
$6,213
2019
$6,208 (−4.1%)
2018
$6,475 (−0.9%)
2017
$6,532 (+22.4%)
2016
$5,335 (+4.4%)
2015
$5,110 (+0.9%)
2014
$5,064 (+2.4%)
2013
$4,946
Around this home
Schools Near 748 Ruffner Ave
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
10/10
Pierce Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Derby Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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About Central
Lincoln
Central Lincoln, located between Downtown Birmingham and Quarton Lake, is a residential and walkable Birmingham neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a polished, small-town streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Maple Rd and Pierce St, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and espresso bars set a steady daytime rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward well-kept mid-century ranches and updated colonials on tidy lots. Shain Park functions as the outdoor living room, with seasonal events and a central green. The Birmingham 8 Theatre and The Community House anchor local culture, while the Birmingham Farmers Market adds a weekly ritual. Rail-side paths and pocket parks keep the geography feeling connected and compact.
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Public facts and zoning for 748 Ruffner Ave
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
2,333
Stories
2
Lot Size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1927
Year Renovated
1985
County
Oakland County
APN
08-19-36-428-008
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026.
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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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In-unit amenities
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