1160 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
FOR SALE

$425,900

Original price: $399,999
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,520 sqft

1160 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Est. Mortgage $2,822/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1943
$280/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1160 Ruffner Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Great home for a family or rental or teardown for new construction. great location .
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Daniel Jacob, (248) 892-9000
Jake Group Real Estate Inc., (248) 892-9000
Source: MichRIC, MLS#26024253
Also Listed on Realcomp II, MichRIC, Realcomp II.

Home Details for 1160 Ruffner Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 6
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1520 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Upper LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s), Bay/BowFlooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 120

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1943
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2031302005

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $425,900Price Per Sqft: $280

Location

Direction & Address
City: Birmingham
School Information
High School District: Birmingham

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 26024253

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1520 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 26024253

Around this home

What Locals Say about Birmingham

At least 156 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 41 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Misslalaw
    "Sidewalks and lots of other dogs in the neighborhood "
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  • Amber Ruthenberg
    "There is always a lot of things going on in the downtown. The neighbors are friendly and look out for each other. "
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  • Amber Lawrence-Smith
    "Any people have dogs and you see them walking their dogs in the neighborhood. They are friendly and mild dogs! "
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  • Ghindago
    "Residents in this neighborhood are out every day walking their dogs. A very picturesque neighborhood with trees throughout the neighborhood. A great place to live if you like the charm of different style of homes and trees."
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  • Maria.gonin
    "Mostly very Small backyards but nice neighborhood to walk. No dog parks. Homes are very close together. "
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  • Christy D. C.
    "Lots of dog walkers. Rarely any unleashed but it does happen. It’s definitely an area that favors the pure breds- lots of goldens and doodles. "
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  • Christy D. C.
    "Great parks, walking trails, close restaurants but it’s definitely a bubble. Only wealthy and relatively homogenous. "
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  • Ghindago
    "In the condo community that I live at doesn’t allow dogs. A real negative. If you own a house you can have a dog living with you at you house. The majority owners in the area have dogs."
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  • Dispatch11231
    "It’s very private and hidden but in downtown Birmingham. It’s a walkable area . I feel safe . It’s close to restaurants, cleaners etc."
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  • Dee D.
    "The Birmingham school system is on of the best school systems in the Country. They have a 98% graduation rate."
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  • Heather H.
    "It's very walkable and the neighborhood is friendly. Schools are great and houses are unique. I've wanted to live here my whole life"
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  • Carmen ramirez
    "Excellent public and private schools, great parks, a lot of activities during summer. Very safe and organized. "
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  • Amy F.
    "Dog owners would like the sidewalks for walking. Sidewalks are everywhere making this a very walkable neighborhood. There are also many chip trails through the woods and along the river which make for more interesting terrain for dogs."
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  • Sonja
    "farmers Market jazz festival and lots of shopping and green space for the kids Beautiful neighborhoods that I want taking care of M many thriving businesses"
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  • Joptan
    "Birmingham is one huge dog community! If you’re a dog owner, your fur baby will not be short of friends."
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  • Stacicampbell
    "Birmingham MI-music festivals art festivals old car shows. Food shows. Jazz festivals. It’s just a great little city. Many nice folks everywhere Hot in summer cold in winter "
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  • Mitzi
    "Walk and bike everywhere bus stops all over dog friendly lots of parks local restaurants Wonderful downtown with cute shop, lots of community events, great farmers market."
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  • Marc M.
    "Safe neighborhood with great schools and fantastic walking downtown area. More restaurants in one square mile than ever needed"
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  • Tim K.
    "Birmingham is a beautiful walkable community, but seriously expensive housing. Wonderful mature trees and decent, plentiful restaurants "
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  • Ajberres
    "Lived here 10 years, will never leave because of the proximity, small town feel but very close to a lot of great amenities "
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  • Ghindago
    "Great neighborhood. No crime, neighborhoods maintain their property, quiet,within walking distance to schools, shops and restaurants "
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  • Aj_berres
    "People take care of their homes, it has a nice demographic mix and there is always activity. It’s a great place to live all around "
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  • Ccolasuonno
    "Living in Birmingham, south of Lincoln is perfect. Quiet little neighborhood walking distance into downtown, 3-4 parks and Pierce Elementary. Can’t get much better. "
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  • Evan l.
    "Birmingham is an upscale family friendly neighborhood with great neighbors and amenities. I am lived here for 6 years and plan to be here for a longtime. "
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Market trends in Birmingham

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$821K
$69KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$346
$13MoM
Available listings
152

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$410K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$17K (+4.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$210K (+105.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +32% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$410K
August 2026$413K
July 2026$415K
June 2026$416K
May 2026$419K
April 2026$411K
March 2026$409K
February 2026$406K
January 2026$385K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1201 Cole St, Birmingham, MI
0.14
Single-Family Home
$519,000
07/20/26
3
3
1,779
631 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI
0.25
Single-Family Home
$391,965
11/19/25
3
2.5
1,723
1320 Cole Ave, Birmingham, MI
0.13
Single-Family Home
$796,000
09/03/26
4
2.5
2,169
1333 Webster Ave, Birmingham, MI
0.21
Single-Family Home
$675,000
06/01/26
4
2.5
2,003
1574 Cole St, Birmingham, MI
0.22
Single-Family Home
$480,000
09/02/26
3
2
1,510
1109 Bird Ave, Birmingham, MI
0.36
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/06/26
3
2.5
1,740
1106 Bennaville Ave, Birmingham, MI
0.12
Single-Family Home
$710,000
12/04/25
4
3.5
2,676

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1172 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.01
$425,900
4
2
1,404
For Sale
1243 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.04
$322,500
-
-
-
Off Market
1013 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.07
$939,100
3
3.5
3,601
Off Market
1235 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.04
$1,289,200
4
4.5
3,202
Off Market
1060 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.10
-
3
3.5
3,673
Off Market
1291 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.07
$992,000
3
3.5
3,159
Off Market
1109 Bennaville Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.10
$800,000
3
3
2,836
Recently Sold
1259 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.07
$351,700
2
1
800
Off Market
1285 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.07
$940,500
3
2.5
2,600
Off Market
917 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.11
$712,000
3
2.5
2,113
Off Market
1170 E Lincoln Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
0.07
$572,000
3
3
2,601
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 26, 2026
Source: MichRIC #26024253
PriceChange
$425,900
Price increased by 6%
May 22, 2026
Source: MichRIC #26024253
Listed For Sale
$399,999
Nov 4, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,695
Oct 8, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,695
Price decreased by 13%
Sep 4, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,950
Price decreased by 19%

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Daniel Jacob, Jake Group Real Estate Inc., (248) 892-9000
Agent Phone: (248) 892-9000
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Frequently asked questions about 1160 Ruffner Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1160 Ruffner Ave?
    Based on a $425,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1160 Ruffner Ave in Birmingham, MI is approximately $2,879 (about $2,328 principal & interest, $476 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1160 Ruffner Ave compare to homes in Birmingham?
    1160 Ruffner Ave in Birmingham, MI is listed at $425,900, about 48% below the $821K median sale price in Birmingham.
  • What do residents say about Birmingham?
    Residents describe Birmingham, MI as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Birmingham, MI.
  • What are the closest schools to 1160 Ruffner Ave?
    The closest schools to 1160 Ruffner Ave in Birmingham, MI are Derby Middle School (rated 9/10), Ernest W. Seaholm High School (rated 8/10), Pembroke Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10).
  • Does 1160 Ruffner Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1160 Ruffner Ave in Birmingham, MI has air conditioning.
  • Does 1160 Ruffner Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1160 Ruffner Ave in Birmingham, MI has laundry facilities.
1160 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,520 sqft single-family home built in 1943. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MichRIC on May 22, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26024253.