Google street view image for 789 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Off market may 2022 for $500K

$610,552

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,332/mo

•

1,609

sq ft

789 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

About this home

Back on the market due to buyers financing denial. The property is currently split into lower and upper units. The upper unit is currently rented at $1,450 a month through July 2022. The lower unit is vacant but rents for $1,999 a month. Both kitchens feature newer stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and bar seating. Laundry in the basement and storage area is shared between the units. The property comes with garage parking with a new garage door opener. A short walk will take you to downtown Birmingham dining, shopping, and entertainment. The property can be converted into a single-family residence.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

$379Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Robert Smith • The Agency Hall & Hunter

Bought with JOHN O'DOWD • JOD Real Estate Group LLC

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:Greater Lansing AoR #40252702

Listing provided courtesy of Greater Lansing AoR

Redfin Estimate

$610,552

$111K since sold in May 2022$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 10.9% higher than the average sale price ($551K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$490,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,641 sq ft
1364 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$480,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,510 sq ft
1574 Cole St, Birmingham, MI 48009
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$450,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,325 sq ft
1487 Emmons Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$790,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,028 sq ft
1259 Cedar Dr, Birmingham, MI 48009
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$575,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,309 sq ft
1368 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$519,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,779 sq ft
1201 Cole St, Birmingham, MI 48009

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Market trends in 48009, MI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

112

11 MoM

New listings for sale

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3D WALKTHROUGH
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COMING SOON
$1,545,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,410 sq ft
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(248) 644-3500
$849,500
4 beds3 baths3,501 sq ft
2253 Pembroke Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
$1,100,000
3 beds3 baths3,492 sq ft
1222 Cole St, Birmingham, MI 48009
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,695,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,923 sq ft
711 Maple Hill Ln, Birmingham, MI 48009
$3,989,000
4 beds6 baths8,165 sq ft
840 Lakeside Dr, Birmingham, MI 48009
COMING SOON
$7,999,900
6 beds7.5 baths8,131 sq ft
1398 Chesterfield Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 1073
(248) 590-0800
3D WALKTHROUGH
$729,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,547 sq ft
2741 Manchester Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
$465,000
2 beds2 baths1,209 sq ft
1113 N Old Woodward Ave #36, Birmingham, MI 48009
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Sale history for 789 Ruffner Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 12, 2022

Sold

$500,000

$311/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #40252702

May 6, 2022

Listing Removed

—

May 6, 2022

Sold

$500,000

$311/sq ft

Apr 1, 2022

Contingent

—

Jan 10, 2022

Relisted

—

Dec 27, 2021

Pending

—

Nov 5, 2021

Listed

$525,000

$326/sq ft

REALCOMP #2210092931

May 6, 2022

Pending

—

May 6, 2022

Sold

$500,000

$311/sq ft

Apr 1, 2022

Contingent

—

Jan 10, 2022

Relisted

—

Dec 27, 2021

Pending

—

Nov 5, 2021

Listed

$525,000

$326/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #30781632

Dec 10, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Nov 1, 2019

Listed

$499,900

$311/sq ft

REALCOMP #219112127

Dec 11, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Nov 1, 2019

Listed

$499,900

$311/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #21660934

Oct 31, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Sep 25, 2019

Listed

$499,900

$311/sq ft

REALCOMP #219098956

Nov 1, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Sep 25, 2019

Listed

$499,900

$311/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #21620386

Sep 25, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jun 20, 2019

Listed

$499,900

$311/sq ft

REALCOMP #219060025

Sep 25, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jun 20, 2019

Listed

$499,900

$311/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #21504562

Sep 26, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Sep 13, 2018

Listed

$489,900

$304/sq ft

REALCOMP #218089719

Sep 26, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Sep 13, 2018

Listed

$489,900

$304/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #21437764

May 18, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Apr 23, 2018

Price Changed

$475,000

$295/sq ft

Apr 21, 2018

Listed

$400,000

$249/sq ft

REALCOMP #218033284

May 18, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Apr 22, 2018

Price Changed

$475,000

$295/sq ft

Apr 21, 2018

Listed

$400,000

$249/sq ft

REALCOMP #216076151

Nov 30, 2016

Sold

$280,000

$174/sq ft

Oct 22, 2016

Pending

—

Sep 6, 2016

Contingent

—

Aug 30, 2016

Price Changed

$365,000

$227/sq ft

Aug 22, 2016

Price Changed

$379,000

$236/sq ft

Aug 12, 2016

Price Changed

$395,000

$245/sq ft

Aug 1, 2016

Listed

$400,000

$249/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #21197583

Nov 30, 2016

Sold

$280,000

$174/sq ft

Oct 22, 2016

Pending

—

Sep 6, 2016

Contingent

—

Aug 30, 2016

Price Changed

$365,000

$227/sq ft

Aug 22, 2016

Price Changed

$379,000

$236/sq ft

Aug 12, 2016

Price Changed

$395,000

$245/sq ft

Aug 1, 2016

Listed

$400,000

$249/sq ft

Aug 1, 2016

Listed

$365,000

$227/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #21200328

Oct 17, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Sep 6, 2016

Contingent

—

Aug 30, 2016

Price Changed

$365,000

$227/sq ft

Aug 22, 2016

Price Changed

$379,000

$236/sq ft

Aug 12, 2016

Price Changed

$395,000

$245/sq ft

Aug 5, 2016

Listed

$400,000

$249/sq ft

REALCOMP #216078456

Oct 17, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Sep 6, 2016

Contingent

—

Aug 30, 2016

Price Changed

$365,000

$227/sq ft

Aug 22, 2016

Price Changed

$379,000

$236/sq ft

Aug 12, 2016

Price Changed

$395,000

$245/sq ft

Aug 5, 2016

Listed

$400,000

$249/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 2, 2004

Sold

$274,000

$170/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 16, 1998

Sold

$174,500

$108/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 1, 1986

Sold

$90,000

$56/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1985

Sold

$55,000

$34/sq ft

Tax history for 789 Ruffner Ave

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

1,609

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Oakland County

APN

08-19-36-426-026

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved, Garage Door Opener, Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,609
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family

Lot Information
Frontage Length: 40
Lot Size : 40X120x40x120

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,582

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
School District: Birmingham City School District

Location Information
Directions: Turn west on Ruffner off Woodward
Subdivision Name: LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Cross Street: S of Lincoln/W of Woodwar

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,609
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Oakland County
APN: 08-19-36-426-026

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

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

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

$581,000 – $703,000

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Home values near 789 Ruffner Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
828 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1376 Sq. Ft.	$403,138
727 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2274 Sq. Ft.	$512,795
809 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3089 Sq. Ft.	$836,523
762 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1013 Sq. Ft.	$361,153
808 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$707,183
863 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 901 Sq. Ft.	$324,514
883 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 829 Sq. Ft.	$383,622

Address	Redfin Estimate
765 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$634,171
843 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$618,865
700 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2342 Sq. Ft.	$995,408
707 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3350 Sq. Ft.	$888,521
748 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$630,355
788 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$1,192,904
788 E Lincoln Street, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1727 Sq. Ft.	$638,497

Address	Redfin Estimate
819 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2023 Sq. Ft.	$664,297
868 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1180 Sq. Ft.	$473,268
745 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3199 Sq. Ft.	$926,634
683 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1909 Sq. Ft.	$757,499
726 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 975 Sq. Ft.	$387,424
844 Ruffner Avenue, Birmingham, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2163 Sq. Ft.	$728,873
848 E Lincoln Street, Birmingham, MI 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3850 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,471

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