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968 Oakland Ave, Birmingham, MI, 48009

$1,250,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

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5 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 1 Partial
3,250 SqFt
$385/SqFt
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968 Oakland Ave, Birmingham$1,250,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1920
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceNatural, Family Room
MLS #20240022360
Lot Size0.17 Acres
StatusActive

About 968 Oakland Ave

968 Oakland shines as one of Poppleton Park's premier residences, featuring 5 bedrooms in the perfect location - a few blocks to downtown and a stone's throw to the newly renovated Adams Park. A happy home that greets its neighborhood with a Nashville-inspired full width front porch. The living room is open to both the dining room and the kitchen, providing a wonderful layout for entertaining. High ceilings, hardwood floors, and custom finishes give this home both stature and warmth. The listing agent is related to the sellers.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional, Craftsman
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 3,250 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
  • Office Phone: (248) 850-8632
  • Listing Agent: Amanda Petzold

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier, Electric Oven, Freezer, Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Smoke Alarm, Cable Available, Carbon Monoxide Alarm(s), Humidifier, Security Alarm (owned), Sound System, Furnished - No
  • Fireplace: Natural, Family Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Fenced

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Ernest W. Seaholm High School, Public Magnet Grades 9-12
  • Derby Middle School, Public Magnet Grades 6-8
  • Harlan Elementary School, Public Magnet Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Woodward North to Oakland Avenue East between Poppleton Street and Worth Street.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,250,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $385/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $9,007
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Birmingham, MI.

Med. Sold Price

$742.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$359

Avg. Days On Market

17

# of Sold Homes

32

968 Oakland Ave vs Birmingham

13 DAYS ON ROCKET

-4 Days

$1,250,000

+$507.1K More

$385/SqFt

+$26 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $507.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $26/SqFt more than other homes in Birmingham, MI.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • MLS Number: #20240022360

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
  • Office Phone: (248) 850-8632
  • Listing Agent: Amanda Petzold

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$9,007$296,990
2020$8,910$299,070
2018$8,842$280,610
2017$8,828$294,300

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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8
/10
  • Harlan Elementary School

  • 3595 N Adams Rd

  • 1.43 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades PK-5

Middle School

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8
/10
  • Derby Middle School

  • 1300 Derby Rd

  • 0.29 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades 6-8

High School

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10
/10
  • Ernest W. Seaholm High School

  • 2436 W Lincoln St

  • 2.00 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $122,083. The majority of Birmingham, MI residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is married, with kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 968 Oakland Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 968 Oakland Ave property is $1,250,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 968 Oakland Ave is a house located in Birmingham, Michigan, 48009.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 968 Oakland Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 968 Oakland Ave are:
Harlan Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Derby Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Ernest W. Seaholm High School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $9,007 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 968 Oakland Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 968 Oakland Ave is 3,250 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 968 Oakland Ave is 1920.

Rocket HomesMichiganOakland CountyBirmingham48009968 Oakland Ave

This home is located at 968 Oakland Ave in Birmingham, MI and zip code 48009. This 3,250 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,250,000.

Birmingham, MI housing market in April 2024 saw over 8 listings sold above listed price, more than 8 sold at listed price and over 16 sold below. The number of listings in Birmingham, MI increased by 20.4% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024 median list price was $742,813 and the average listing age was 17 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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