#20240072407, James Danley, Listing Office: KW Domain
628 Watkins St Birmingham, MI 48009
Property details
About 628 Watkins St
Walk to Town – Better Than New! This beautifully maintained home offers timeless design, modern amenities, and an unbeatable location just a short stroll from town. With 10' ceilings on both the main level and in the finished basement, the home feels open, airy, and welcoming. An additional guest suite with kitchenette above the garage provides flexibility for guests, extended family, or rental income. A double patio door opens to the covered lanai with a built-in outdoor kitchen, ideal for entertaining or relaxing all summer long. Enjoy the professionally landscaped yard offering privacy and space, complete with a half sport court — perfect for family fun and warm-weather memories. This home truly has room for everyone and everything.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Two Car Garage, Detached
- Exterior: Basketball Court
- Architectural Style: Prairie
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,850,000
- Price/SqFt: $439
- Annual Tax Amount: $38,136
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Southfield to Brown to Watkins
- Year Built: 2014
- Living Area: 6,492 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.24 Acres
- MLS Number: 20250035808
- MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
- Office Name: Crain Homes
- Office Phone: (248) 940-5510
- Listing Agent: Ashley Crain, Jill Laskey
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jan 26, 2015 | Home Sold | $250,000 |
Jul 18, 2011 | Home Sold | $250,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,039,030 | $38,136 |
2023 | $1,154,590 | $36,569 |
2022 | $1,205,550 | $36,248 |
2021 | $1,148,490 | $36,569 |
2020 | $1,123,130 | $36,739 |
2018 | $943,670 | $36,457 |
2017 | $900,700 | $36,395 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Greenfield Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
1.8 mi
•31200 Fairfax Ave
6
Alfred E. Upton Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.0 mi
•4400 Mandalay Ave
9
Harlan Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
2.0 mi
•3595 N Adams Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $71,951. Most Birmingham, MI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 628 Watkins St
The listing price of 628 Watkins St property is $2,850,000.
The property 628 Watkins St is a house located in Birmingham, Michigan, 48009.
Active Listing: 628 Watkins St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 628 Watkins St are: Greenfield Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Alfred E. Upton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Harlan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Derby Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Birmingham Covington School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Berkshire Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ernest W. Seaholm High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wylie E. Groves High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), University High School Academy (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $38,136 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 26, 2015 for $250,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 628 Watkins St has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 628 Watkins St is 6,492 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 628 Watkins St is 2014.
This home is located at 628 Watkins St in Birmingham, MI and zip code 48009. This 6,492 square foot home, which was built in 2014, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,850,000.
In April 2025 more than 9 listings in Birmingham, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 5 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 18 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Birmingham, MI increased by 25.6% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $850,000 and the average listing age was 27 days.