748 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
OFF MARKET

748 Ruffner Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,712 sqft

$619,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 5, 2026

$619,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 5, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,712 sqft

Local Information

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Description

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!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 06, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 748 Ruffner Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 9
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1712 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: GroundLevelwSteps

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Enclosed, PorchFencing: Back Yard, FencedFoundation: Basement, Block, Sump Pump
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Two Car Garage,Detached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1712 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 9

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927Year Renovated: 2023
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Exclusion(s) Do Not ExistParcel Number: 1936428008

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $525,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Aug 06 2023Possession Timing: At Close

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

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: 20230062748Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1712Activation Date: Fri Jul 28 2023Showing Requirements: AppointmentLockBox
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Joy Montgomery, (734) 536-2806
Montgomery Hill Realty
Bought with: Jan Elizabet Ryndress, (313) 770-7201, Sine & Monaghan LLC
Source: Realcomp II, MLS#20230062748

Price History for 748 Ruffner Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/29/2023$515,000Sold
Realcomp II #20230062748
08/06/2023$525,000PendingRealcomp II #20230062748
07/29/2023$525,000Listed For SaleRealcomp II #20230062748
09/20/2022ListingRemovedRealcomp II #20221025342
09/16/2022$389,900PriceChange
Realcomp II #20221025342
08/17/2022$429,900PriceChange
Realcomp II #20221025342
07/31/2022$450,000Listed For SaleRealcomp II #20221025342
10/06/1998$217,000Sold
N/A
09/27/1994$170,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Birmingham

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$718K
$21.2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.4%
Price per sq ft
$339
$16MoM
Available listings
133
17MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,108
Assessment$477,640
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 748 Ruffner Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
631 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI
0.05
Single-Family Home
$391,965
11/19/25
3
2
1,723
636 Landon St, Birmingham, MI
0.11
Single-Family Home
$625,000
03/05/26
3
2
1,776
917 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI
0.10
Single-Family Home
$700,000
06/13/25
3
2.5
2,113
1139 Emmons Ave, Birmingham, MI
0.24
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/28/25
2
1.5
1,745
504 Landon St, Birmingham, MI
0.14
Single-Family Home
$675,000
07/25/25
2
1.5
1,499
1275 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI
0.38
Single-Family Home
$640,000
07/11/25
3
2
1,914

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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748 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,712 sqft single-family home built in 1927. This property is not currently available for sale. 748 Ruffner Ave was last sold on Aug 29, 2023 for $515,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $525,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 748 Ruffner Ave is $619,500.