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For sale
$1,299,000
4beds
2,900sqft

165 Puritan Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

4beds
2,900sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1974
0.30 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$448 price/sqft

What's special

Rare opportunity to own in one of Birmingham’s most desirable locations, surrounded by multi-million-dollar homes in the prestigious Quarton Lake area. Ideally situated on sought-after Puritan Avenue, this beautifully updated Colonial offers an exceptional combination of location, charm, and value just minutes from Downtown Birmingham. Set on nearly one-third of an acre with mature trees and lush landscaping, the home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and approximately 4,000 square feet of total living space. A gracious marble foyer welcomes you inside, where hardwood floors and timeless details carry throughout. The main level features a private office with built-ins, formal living and dining rooms, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops and quality appliances. The kitchen opens to an inviting family room highlighted by a gas fireplace with custom iron doors, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. Outside, enjoy peaceful, park-like grounds offering privacy and plenty of room to relax or entertain. The partially finished lower level provides additional flexible living space for a recreation room, playroom, fitness area, or home theater. An exceptional opportunity to live in a coveted Birmingham neighborhood among some of the area’s finest multi-million-dollar residences, with convenient access to Quarton Lake, Downtown Birmingham, parks, shopping, dining, and everything the city has to offer. BATVAI

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Kitchen

Dining Room

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

Tushar V Vakhariya 248-786-7790,

KW Domain 248-590-0800,

Renee Lossia Acho 248-786-7790,

KW Domain

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 192
  • Dimensions: 12 X 16
Bedroom
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 120
  • Dimensions: 10 X 12
Bedroom
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 143
  • Dimensions: 11 X 13
Bedroom
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 120
  • Dimensions: 10 X 12
Primary bathroom
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 36
  • Dimensions: 4 X 9
Other
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 56
  • Dimensions: 7 X 8
Other
  • Level: Entry
Dining room
  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11 X 12
Family room
  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 288
  • Dimensions: 16 X 18
Kitchen
  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 216
  • Dimensions: 12 X 18
Library
  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11 X 12
Living room
  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 192
  • Dimensions: 12 X 16
Mud room
  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 64
  • Dimensions: 8 X 8
Heating
  • Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
  • Attic Fan, Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Built In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Wine Cooler
Features
  • High Speed Internet
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Has fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
Interior area
  • Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft
  • Finished area above ground: 2,500
  • Finished area below ground: 400

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
  • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
  • Exterior features: Lighting
  • Pool features: None
Lot
  • Size: 0.3 Acres
  • Dimensions: 80.00 x 162.00
Details
  • Parcel number: 1926454030
  • Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation: Basement, Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt
Condition
  • Platted Sub
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1974
  • Major remodel year: 2021

Utilities & green energy

  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community
  • Subdivision: QUARTON LAKE ESTATES SUB
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Birmingham

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $448/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $399,780
  • Annual tax amount: $20,598
  • Date on market: 8/11/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 23 days
  • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Price history

DateEventPrice
8/11/2026Listed for sale$1,299,000+91%$448/sqft
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4/5/2023Listing removed--
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2/23/2023Listed for rent$5,295-7.1%$2/sqft
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2/23/2023Listing removed--
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1/10/2023Price change$5,700-3.4%$2/sqft
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10/23/2022Listed for rent$5,900$2/sqft
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9/29/2022Listing removed--
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9/23/2022Price change$5,900-7.8%$2/sqft
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9/8/2022Listed for rent$6,400$2/sqft
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8/2/2021Sold$680,000-2.7%$234/sqft
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6/1/2021Pending sale$699,000$241/sqft
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5/21/2021Listed for sale$699,000+70.9%$241/sqft
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5/6/1998Sold$409,000$141/sqft
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Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$20,066 +5.4%$498,230 +12.5%
2024$19,030 +4.9%$442,870 -2.2%
2023$18,137 +49.7%$453,000 +28.8%
2022$12,112 -1.9%$351,720 -12.5%
2021$12,344 $402,090 -4.5%
2020-- $420,840 -3.5%
2019$10,666 -11.8%$436,170 +2.5%
2018$12,099 -0.2%$425,710 -0.3%
2017$12,121 $426,910 +4.3%
2016$12,121 $409,140 +8.4%
2015-- $377,570 +6.5%
2014-- $354,680 +37.1%
2011-- $258,620 -4.7%
2010$11,764 -3.6%$271,270 -18.8%
2009$12,204 +2.4%$334,150 -53.9%
2005$11,915 $725,280 +83.6%
2003-- $395,040 +7.5%
2002-- $367,530 +18.9%
2001$13,728 +34.9%$309,230 +30.5%
2000$10,180 $236,970

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$8,150/mo
Principal & interest
$6699
Property taxes
$1451
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Estimated market value

$1,245,500

$1.18M - $1.31M

$6,155/mo

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Neighborhood: 48009

Nearby schools

Pierce Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 1.3 miles
10/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10
Student Progress Rating
9/10
Derby Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 1.4 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10
Student Progress Rating
8/10
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.9 miles
8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
9/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10

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