Charming 3 bedroom colonial in the desirable Triangle district of Birmingham. Has the curb appeal of an older home but built in 1981 with a functional floor plan and ceiling heights in a great location. Updated kitchen with granite counters opens into the dining area. Living room with gas fireplace. 3rd bedroom on main level with closet functions as a great office/den. Full bath on first floor. Two larger bedrooms upstairs both with walk-in closets and newer windows share a second full bath. Finished basement includes a second kitchen, rec room, additional bedroom/bonus room (no egress), a 3rd full bath and laundry. Andersen doorwall to back wood deck. Two car detached garage. Fenced back and front yards. Connected driveway to neighbor, each with its own side. Inground sprinklers. New furnace - 2025, New HWH - 2024. An easy walk to downtown Birmingham.
For sale
$649,900
955 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
3beds
2,478sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$631,400 Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 9 days
- 1,741
- 105
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris G Pero 248-644-6700,
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham 248-644-6700
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261074438
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15 X 9
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Flex room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 437
- Dimensions: 23 X 19
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15 X 9
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 304
- Dimensions: 19 X 16
Mud room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8 X 5
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,478 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,628
- Finished area below ground: 850
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132.7
Details
- Parcel number: 1936227013
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Poured
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SNOW
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $262/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $194,430
- Annual tax amount: $7,416
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Exist
Estimated market value
$631,400
$600,000 - $663,000
$4,543/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900+160.1%$262/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261074438 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2010 | Sold | $249,900+72.3%$101/sqft |
Source:  MiRealSource #20001566 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2010 | Sold | $145,000+7.4%$59/sqft |
Source: MiRealSource #925247 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2009 | Listed for sale | $135,000-46%$54/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Associates #30753844 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2009 | Listing removed | $250,000$101/sqft |
Source: Jack Christenson REO #29017925 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2009 | Price change | $250,000-29.6%$101/sqft |
Source: Jack Christenson REO #29017925 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2009 | Listed for sale | $355,000+60.3%$143/sqft |
Source: Jack Christenson REO #29017925 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2009 | Sold | $221,467-37.6%$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2009 | Listed for sale | $355,000+36.5%$143/sqft |
Source: Point2 #29017925 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/1997 | Sold | $260,000+20.9%$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/1996 | Sold | $215,000$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,276 +4.8% | $322,110 +13.1% |
| 2024 | $6,943 +5.2% | $284,810 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $6,600 -0.9% | $257,320 +8.1% |
| 2022 | $6,658 -1.9% | $238,110 +8% |
| 2021 | $6,786 | $220,510 +6.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $207,320 +1.5% |
| 2019 | $5,863 -11.8% | $204,190 -1.2% |
| 2018 | $6,651 -0.2% | $206,650 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $6,664 | $199,650 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $6,664 | $197,900 +7.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $184,350 +13.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $162,440 +13.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $143,550 -1.7% |
| 2010 | $6,330 +9.9% | $145,970 -7.5% |
| 2009 | $5,762 -6% | $157,760 -58.6% |
| 2005 | $6,132 | $381,120 +87.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $202,930 +8.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $187,260 +17.7% |
| 2001 | $7,001 +2.4% | $159,140 +3% |
| 2000 | $6,837 | $154,510 |
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