Holy cannoli—this may be one of the best values in Birmingham! Offering approximately 1,900 square feet near the Rail District, this three-bedroom, three-bath home is priced at roughly $250 per square foot, making it an exceptional opportunity in 48009.
Originally a modest ranch, the home was transformed by an approximately 800-square-foot addition in 2004. The unique and flexible layout features a spacious living room, a large family room, and an impressive upper-level primary suite with a generous walk-in closet and private bath.
Additional highlights include mostly hardwood floors, an updated kitchen completed 2016, many newer windows, a basement, and a rare two-and-a-half-car attached garage. While there are opportunities to make future improvements, the expensive and difficult-to-add features—square footage, three bathrooms, basement, and attached garage—are already here.
Situated on an easy-to-maintain corner lot, the home is close to the Birmingham Ice Arena, tennis courts, parks, and all the restaurants, breweries, shops, and activity of the Rail District.
Welcome to Birmingham living with the space you want at a price that is increasingly hard to find.
Pending
$475,000
1493 E Melton Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
3beds
1,891sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$456,200 Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 61 days
- 100
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Sher 248-644-4700,
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Bloomfield Hills 248-644-4700
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261056479
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 21 X 16
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12 X 7
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5 X 8
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7 X 8
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 X 8
Family room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 X 9
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Freezer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,891 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,891
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Twoand Half Car Garage, Attached, Direct Access, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Side Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One And One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47 x 135
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2031403024
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Poured
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
- Major remodel year: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: SHEFFIELD ESTATES 1
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,930
- Annual tax amount: $5,070
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 113 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
Estimated market value
$456,200
$433,000 - $479,000
$3,218/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2026 | Pending sale | $475,000$251/sqft |
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| 8/15/2026 | Listing removed | $475,000$251/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000$251/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listing removed | $475,000$251/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $475,000-5%$251/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $499,900-2.9%$264/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $515,000$272/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,975 +4.8% | $221,660 +6% |
| 2024 | $4,747 +5.2% | $209,100 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $4,512 -0.9% | $197,090 +5.1% |
| 2022 | $4,552 -1.9% | $187,600 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $4,640 | $179,920 +4.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $172,070 +9% |
| 2019 | $4,009 -11.8% | $157,870 +12.3% |
| 2018 | $4,548 -0.2% | $140,600 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,556 | $137,910 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $4,556 | $136,030 +6.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $127,660 +19.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $106,620 -1.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $107,970 -2.9% |
| 2010 | $4,561 +18.4% | $111,180 -5.2% |
| 2009 | $3,853 +25.4% | $117,340 -43.7% |
| 2005 | $3,072 | $208,350 +101.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $103,350 +7.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,220 +51.4% |
| 2001 | $2,796 +5.7% | $63,560 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $2,646 | $61,590 |
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