Great Birmingham home for a first time home owner, or investor. Lot's of potential to either fix up, add on, or build new in this prime location. With wood flooring throughout, this southern facing home lights up with natural lighting giving it a nice bright and open flow. Cute kitchen comes equipped with gas range, vented hood, dishwasher, and island seating opening up to the formal dining room. The glass door wall leads you to the spacious raised deck overlooking a fully fenced yard with a large utility shed to fit all of your outdoor equipment. Three bedrooms and a full bath upstairs complete the well used space in this attractively priced home. New furnace '25, water heater '24, roof '20. Come see this one before you miss your chance!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$347Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Harry Stimson• @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit
Sheffield, located between Maple Road and 14 Mile Road, is a residential and walkable Birmingham neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a classic mid-century feel. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Maple Road corridor near Eton Street, where cafés, salons, and small storefronts set a steady daytime rhythm. Housing leans toward ranches and split-levels with tidy setbacks, plus a few updated infill homes. Booth Park adds lawns, paths, and a community gathering point. The Birmingham Farmers Market at Public Parking Lot 6 brings seasonal bustle and local makers. Nearby, The Community House and the Birmingham 8 Theatre serve as cultural anchors.
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Market insights
1535 Ruffner Ave · $324,500
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$324,500
Median sale price in this area is $409,154. (26% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Six total rooms
Walk-out, daylight basement with interior entry; unfinished
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, disposal, gas range, refrigerator, microwave, range hood
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer, gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Forced-air and exhaust-fan heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Deck
Fenced backyard
Home design
Two levels
Lower-level entry with steps
Parking
Driveway
No garage
Construction
Vinyl siding
Block foundation
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Great Birmingham home for a first time home owner, or investor. Lot's of potential to either fix up, add on, or build new in this prime location. With wood flooring throughout, this southern facing home lights up with natural lighting giving it a nice bright and open flow. Cute kitchen comes equipped with gas range, vented hood, dishwasher, and island seating opening up to the formal dining room. The glass door wall leads you to the spacious raised deck overlooking a fully fenced yard with a large utility shed to fit all of your outdoor equipment. Three bedrooms and a full bath upstairs complete the well used space in this attractively priced home. New furnace '25, water heater '24, roof '20. Come see this one before you miss your chance!
REALCOMP #20261087142
Oct 28, 2026
Listed
$324,500
$347/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 2003
Sold
$194,000
$207/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #659718
Jul 24, 2003
Sold
$192,000
$205/sq ft
Jul 1, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 4, 2003
Listed
$199,900
$214/sq ft
WALK TO TOWN FROM THIS B``HAM CHARMER FILLEDW/ QUALITY UPDATES INCLUDING: WINDOWS, APPLIANCES, LANDSCAPING, FENCE & DECK. TERRIFICOPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH REFINISHED WOOD FLOORS & NEWER CARPET. OVERSIZED FULL BATH & 3 BRS ON2ND FLOOR.
REALCOMP #23019925
Jul 24, 2003
Sold
$194,000
$207/sq ft
Mar 4, 2003
Listed
$199,900
$214/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 2000
Sold
$148,000
$158/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1994
Sold
$79,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1987
Sold
$62,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1984
Sold
$40,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,675 (+1.9%)
2024
$3,606 (+4.8%)
2023
$3,441 (+5.2%)
2022
$3,271 (−0.9%)
2021
$3,300 (−1.9%)
2020
$3,363 (+1.1%)
2019
$3,328 (+0.8%)
2018
$3,302 (+0.2%)
2017
$3,297 (−0.2%)
2016
$3,303 (−0.6%)
2015
$3,323 (−0.6%)
2014
$3,342
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1977
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,464
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,464
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-20-31-301-054
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
R3
Single-Family Residential District
A district intent is not available for this zoning district
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Office
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
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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Historical weather
Birmingham, MI • 48009
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Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1535 Ruffner Ave
$324,111
$389 under list price of $325K
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