745 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
OFF MARKET

745 Ruffner Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,199 sqft

$965,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,998/mo*

$965,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,998/mo*
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,199 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Description

Walk to downtown Birmingham from this custom-built home, completed in 2005. With approximately 3,500 square feet of living space, including a professionally finished lower level, this residence offers an open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout the main level and upper hall. The gourmet kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. All bathrooms are equipped with custom cabinets, marble and limestone floors, and granite countertops. The fully finished lower level boasts 9-foot ceilings, a wet bar, a family room, and a full bath. Additional features include custom closets, crown moldings, a large deck off the kitchen, and a finished bonus room over the garage with heating and A/C. The exterior is maintenance-free and the professionally landscaped, fenced yard includes mature trees and sprinklers. Located in the Birmingham School District, this home combines luxury and convenience. All measurements and dimensions are approximate.
745 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,199 sqft single-family home built in 2005. It last sold for $826,000 on Jun 27, 2024 (3% below the $850,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2020 with an asking price of $4,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 23, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $965,100, with a rent estimate of $6,786/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
19 days ago

Home Details for 745 Ruffner Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bath Full, Bath Lav, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3199 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: GroundLevelwSteps

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck, PorchFencing: FencedFoundation: Basement, Poured
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Two Car Garage,Detached,Electricityin Garage,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2199 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1000 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 12

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2005
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1936426024

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $850,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jun 10 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: BirminghamCommunity: LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
School Information
High School District: Birmingham

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Short Sale No, Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 20240030587Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2199Activation Date: Fri May 17 2024Showing Requirements: AppointmentLockBox

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Tushar V Vakhariya, (248) 786-7790
KW Domain
Renee Lossia Acho, (248) 786-7790
KW Domain
Bought with: Dante Terracciano, (248) 824-0548, Arterra Realty Michigan LLC
Source: Realcomp II, MLS#20240030587

Price History for 745 Ruffner Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/27/2024$826,000Sold
Realcomp II #20240030587
06/10/2024$850,000PendingRealcomp II #20240030587
05/17/2024$850,000Listed For SaleRealcomp II #20240030587
02/01/2020$4,500Sold
N/A
01/23/2020$4,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/11/2020$4,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
06/23/2016$4,500Sold
N/A
09/09/2015$4,950ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/27/2015$4,950Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/26/2015$645,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/04/2015$645,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/23/2015$655,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/14/2008$585,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/27/2008$585,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/30/2005$660,000Sold
N/A
02/13/2003$185,000Sold
N/A
08/17/1998$160,000Sold
N/A
06/21/1996$128,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Birmingham

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$796K
$9.58K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
1.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$337
$4
MoM
Available listings
152
11
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$14,538
Assessment$762,440
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 745 Ruffner Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.18
Single-Family Home
$800,000
04/01/26
3
3
2,836
0.15
Single-Family Home
$915,625
05/29/26
3
3.5
2,983
0.22
Single-Family Home
$760,000
08/22/25
3
3
2,416
0.30
Single-Family Home
$925,000
04/17/26
3
3
2,830
0.27
Single-Family Home
$930,000
08/01/25
3
2.5
2,600
0.25
Single-Family Home
$920,000
07/16/25
4
3.5
3,308
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,199,900
07/16/25
4
4.5
3,550
0.20
Single-Family Home
$710,000
12/04/25
4
3.5
2,676

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Assigned Schools

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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

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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. "
  • Amber Lawrence-Smith
    "Any people have dogs and you see them walking their dogs in the neighborhood. They are friendly and mild dogs! "
  • 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."
  • Maria.gonin
    "Mostly very Small backyards but nice neighborhood to walk. No dog parks. Homes are very close together. "
  • 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. "
  • Christy D. C.
    "Great parks, walking trails, close restaurants but it’s definitely a bubble. Only wealthy and relatively homogenous. "
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Dee D.
    "The Birmingham school system is on of the best school systems in the Country. They have a 98% graduation rate."
  • 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"
  • Carmen ramirez
    "Excellent public and private schools, great parks, a lot of activities during summer. Very safe and organized. "
  • 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."
  • 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"
  • Joptan
    "Birmingham is one huge dog community! If you’re a dog owner, your fur baby will not be short of friends."
  • 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 "
  • 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."
  • Marc M.
    "Safe neighborhood with great schools and fantastic walking downtown area. More restaurants in one square mile than ever needed"
  • Tim K.
    "Birmingham is a beautiful walkable community, but seriously expensive housing. Wonderful mature trees and decent, plentiful restaurants "
  • Ajberres
    "Lived here 10 years, will never leave because of the proximity, small town feel but very close to a lot of great amenities "
  • Ghindago
    "Great neighborhood. No crime, neighborhoods maintain their property, quiet,within walking distance to schools, shops and restaurants "
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • 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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