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$624,900

524 Oakland Ave Birmingham, MI 48009

3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
2,014 sqft
0.2 acres
$310 / sqft
House

Property details

About 524 Oakland Ave

Timeless & endearing, rare Poppleton Park 1920's Tudor with well-preserved, hand-crafted original detail located on the cusp of Downtown Birmingham with less than a minute walk to town! Boasting magnificent character in a highly desirable, in-town location, this property features countless exceptional features including beautiful hardwood floors throughout the majority of the main level, traditional wood casement windows with newer window treatments, elegant hand-plastered curved archway between the living and dining rooms, white kitchen with upgraded glass-door cabinet inserts, updated refrigerator and dishwasher and quartzite counter, natural fireplace, rear four-season's room, updated light fixtures, spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings and upper arched window, multiple skylights throughout the upper level allowing year-round natural light, large full bathroom partially updated with fresh paint, built in-vanity with marbelite single counter, arched mirror, updated shower featuring newer wall-tile with paralleled decorative inlay borders and jacuzzi tub, partially finished basement with newly painted drywall & floor (2025) with accessible media outlet, extra-deep 50ft x 150ft lot with a massive fenced back yard, sprawling brick-paver patio and endless possibilities! Plus a newer, extremely large 3-car garage - conveniently right off of Woodward Ave. with electricity and plenty of additional space for cars, storage and entertaining! You won't find a better location at this value with very promising long-term opportunity of appreciation!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size2,014 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingThree Car Garage, Detached, Electricity in Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #20251013359
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Entrance Foyer, Jetted Tub
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Three Car Garage, Detached, Electricity in Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Exterior: Lighting
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • List Price: $624,900
  • Price/SqFt: $310
  • Annual Tax Amount: $8,634
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Take Woodward Ave. north from Maple Rd. - East on Oakland Ave. from Woodward Ave.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Living Area: 2,014 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • MLS Number: 20251013359
  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • Office Name: @properties Christies Intl R.E. Birmingham
  • Office Phone: (248) 850-8632
  • Listing Agent: Nicolas Petrucci

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 05, 2018
Home Sold
$424,900

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$248,740$8,634
2023$229,870$8,279
2022$220,110$8,206
2021$205,930$8,279
2020$206,850$11,034
2018$193,930$5,709
2017$186,980$5,700

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Harlan Elementary School

Public Magnet EE-5

1.5 mi

3595 N Adams Rd

6

Alfred E. Upton Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

4400 Mandalay Ave

8

Greenfield Elementary School

Public Magnet EE-5

2.1 mi

31200 Fairfax Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $122,083. The most common annual income of people living in Birmingham, MI is between $100k-200k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

14%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
39%
100k-200k
27%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

34%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
34%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • TennisTennis
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • AcuraAcura
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • SportsSports
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 524 Oakland Ave

The listing price of 524 Oakland Ave property is $624,900.

The property 524 Oakland Ave is a house located in Birmingham, Michigan, 48009.

Active Listing: 524 Oakland Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 524 Oakland Ave are: Harlan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Alfred E. Upton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Greenfield Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Derby Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Birmingham Covington School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Boulan Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Ernest W. Seaholm High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wylie E. Groves High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Troy High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,634 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 5, 2018 for $424,900 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 524 Oakland Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 524 Oakland Ave is 2,014 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 524 Oakland Ave is 1925.

This home is located at 524 Oakland Ave in Birmingham, MI and zip code 48009. This 2,014 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $624,900.

Over 10 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Birmingham, MI. In the same period over 16 listings were sold below the listed price and 5 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Birmingham, MI increased by 57.7% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 30 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $850,000 during the same period.

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

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