OFFER DEADLINE 10AM MONDAY MAY 4, 2026
CHARMING BIRMINGHAM HOME WITH VINTAGE APPEAL ON LOW TRAFFIC SOUTH CHESTER STREET IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN. THIS IS A GREAT CONDO ALTERNATIVE IN IMPECCABLE CONDITION JUST STEPS FROM RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING, THE LIBRARY AND YEAR ROUND EVENTS IN SHAIN PARK. THE BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED LOW MAINTENANCE BACK YARD IS A PLEASANT SURPRISE WITH A -- DECK AND PATIO AND POND FOR RELAXED OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING DURING THE COMING SUMMER MONTHS. STEP INSIDE THE CERAMIC ENTRY WITH CONVENIENT CLOSET AND LAV AND BE IMPRESSED BY THE IMACULATE CONDITION AND BRIGHT LIGHT-FILLED ROOMS. THERE IS A -- FIREPLACE IN THE LIVING ROOM AND AMPLE TABLE SPACE IN THE ADJOINING DINING ROOM. THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE MAIN FLOOR IS THE FAMILY ROOM ADDITION WITH 9 FT CEILINGS AND WALLS OF WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE YARD. THE REMODELED KITCHEN FEATURES SOLID WOOD WHITE CABINETRY, QUARTZ COUNTERS AND CONVENIENT HOME OFFICE DESK SPACE. UPSTAIRS THE SPACIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM HAS DOUBLE CLOSETS AND FEATURES A CATHEDRAL CEILING WITH SKYLIGHTS AND A LARGE REAR WINDOW OVERLOOKING THE YARD. THERE ARE TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH ON THE SECOND FLOOR. THERE IS HARDWOOD FLOORING UNDER THE CARPETING AND BLINDS ON MOST WINDOWS. THE UNFINISHED BASEMENT HAS STORAGE,A LAUNDRY ROOM AND AND A SECOND LAV.
HWH, ROOF & FURNACE 5-6 YEARS OLD. HARDIE BOARD SIDING, ANDERSON WINDOWS; AZEK DECK & PATIO; LEAF GUARDS ON GUTTERS.
Sold for $656,000
$656,000
656 S Chester St, Birmingham, MI 48009
3beds
1,713sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$659,000 Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$4,011 Estimated rent
Home value
$659,000
$626,000 - $692,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Genevieve Debbrecht 248-882-9906,
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Bought with:
Chris G Pero, 6501294318
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261022919
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 242
- Dimensions: 22 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 X 9
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9 X 7
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 25
- Dimensions: 5 X 5
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 5 X 4
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Family room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 X 13
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 20 X 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Humidifier, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Bath Stubbed,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,713 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,713
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: One Car Garage, Detached, Paver Block, Shared Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Dimensions: 45 x 91
- Features: Dead End Street
Details
- Parcel number: 1936176021
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Volts 220, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Birmingham
- Subdivision: MC BRIDE SUB
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $656,000+9.5%$383/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261022919 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Pending sale | $599,000$350/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261022919 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$350/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261022919 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,329 +5.2% | $278,910 +18.8% |
| 2023 | $6,015 +0.5% | $234,680 +0.7% |
| 2022 | $5,983 -1.9% | $233,100 +3.4% |
| 2021 | $6,098 | $225,520 +6.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $212,140 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $5,269 -11.8% | $207,490 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $5,977 -0.2% | $205,960 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $5,988 | $203,320 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $5,988 | $193,420 +8.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $178,760 +18.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $151,310 +19.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $126,270 -18.5% |
| 2010 | $5,349 +18.4% | $154,850 -13.3% |
| 2009 | $4,519 +18.9% | $178,610 -41% |
| 2005 | $3,802 | $302,730 +65.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $182,970 +6.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $171,410 +73.7% |
| 2001 | $4,341 +5.7% | $98,690 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $4,108 | $95,630 |
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Neighborhood: 48009
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Pierce Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Derby Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Ernest W. Seaholm High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- Michigan
- Oakland County
- Birmingham
- 48009
- 656 S Chester St
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