Pending

$499,000

740 Oakland Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

2beds

1,328sqft

$3,620/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1922

6,969 Square Feet Lot

$508,200 Zestimate^®

$376/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Live in the highly desirable Poppleton Park neighborhood with this charming two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home. The home features a welcoming living room with a natural fireplace, a dining room with access to the back deck, and a nice backyard that provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. A detached two-car garage adds valuable parking and storage. Bring your imagination & your contractor. There’s also an exciting opportunity for those looking to build: the property is also being offered as vacant land for a new custom home, allowing you to create a residence tailored to your own plans and preferences. A rare opportunity to choose between enjoying the existing home or creating something entirely new in Poppleton Park. This is also listed as land, MLS#20261079231. Easy to show and sell.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 231
Dimensions: 21 X 11

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 X 10

Other

Level: Second
Area: 60
Dimensions: 10 X 6

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 12
Dimensions: 6 X 2

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 X 10

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 63
Dimensions: 9 X 7

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 252
Dimensions: 21 X 12

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fans, Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

High Speed Internet, Jetted Tub, Programmable Thermostat
Basement: Full,Unfinished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,328 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,328

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Driveway, Electricityin Garage, Garage Faces Front
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Exterior features: Lighting
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 135

Details

Parcel number: 1925480004
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial,Early American
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement, Block, Sump Pump
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1922

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks
Subdivision: HIGHLAND VIEW ADD

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Birmingham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $376/sqft
Tax assessed value: $157,260
Annual tax amount: $5,999
Date on market: 10/14/2026
Cumulative days on market: 29 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$508,200

$483,000 - $534,000

$3,701/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/16/2026	Pending sale	$499,000$376/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261076217 Report a problem
10/14/2026	Listed for sale	$499,000+173.4%$376/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261079231 Report a problem
8/28/1990	Sold	$182,500$137/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,886 +4.8%	$266,500 +7.6%
2024	$5,616 +5.2%	$247,710 +6.3%
2023	$5,338 -0.9%	$232,980 +6.1%
2022	$5,386 -1.9%	$219,680 +3.6%
2021	$5,489	$212,020 +0.7%
2020	--	$210,640 +0.7%
2019	$4,743 -11.8%	$209,090 +0.8%
2018	$5,380 -0.2%	$207,390 +23.7%
2017	$5,390	$167,700 -20.5%
2016	$5,390	$210,930 +7.4%
2015	--	$196,480 +19%
2014	--	$165,090 +2.8%
2011	--	$160,620 -6.1%
2010	$4,816 +18.4%	$171,140 -7.6%
2009	$4,068 +18.9%	$185,280 -30.5%
2005	$3,423	$266,500 +50.1%
2003	--	$177,510 +6.7%
2002	--	$166,290