1240 Bird Avenue

About this home

A rare grandfathered detached garage loft sets this Birmingham property apart, with plumbing and electrical already in place and exceptional potential for future finished space. Now offered at a new price, this is an opportunity to make a remarkably well-built home your own in a prime Birmingham location. Meticulously maintained by its original owner since its 2005 construction, the residence reflects quality craftsmanship, thoughtful engineering, and structural integrity throughout. Four levels of living space offer flexibility for both everyday life and evolving needs, including a finished third floor with two versatile bonus rooms ideal for a home office, fitness space, media room, playroom, or guest accommodations. Three-zone HVAC adds efficiency throughout the home. Located just minutes from downtown Birmingham and within the Birmingham School District, the property brings together a desirable location, solid construction, and possibilities that are increasingly difficult to replicate. With its quality construction, flexible spaces, and rare potential, this is an opportunity to bring your own vision and make it distinctly yours. Home is occupied. Select photos have been digitally modified. BATVAI.

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How it compares in Birmingham

Over the last 90 days, 102 homes sold in Birmingham for a median of $907,000, about $331 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 18 days. This home is listed at $939,000, or $243 per square foot, 27% below the city median, and has been on the market 51 days. Size, condition, updates and the exact street all move the number, so treat this as context. See recent Birmingham sales or ask us for the comparable sales on this one.

Property taxes for a new owner

The current owner pays about $10,472 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $10,577 to $18,087 a year once the taxable value resets after the sale, at the 2025 homestead rate of 38.14 mills for Birmingham City and Birmingham schools, plus the 1% administration fee. Michigan resets a home's taxable value the year after it sells, so the seller's bill isn't a good number to budget with. See the math.

Monthly payment estimate

Estimate only, 30 year fixed, includes taxes at a new owner's rate when listed. Ask us for a lender quote.

Location

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