1872 Banbury Street, Birmingham
$550,000
About this home
Welcome home to this charming three-bedroom, two-bath bungalow nestled on a spacious, private lot in a sidewalk-lined neighborhood just minutes from downtown Birmingham! From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the great curb appeal and inviting character this home has to offer. Step inside to a bright, open floor plan featuring beautiful hardwood floors, skylights, upgraded lighting, a natural fireplace, and a wet bar. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space, and a convenient eat-in breakfast bar. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bathroom complete with a Jacuzzi tub and separate walk-in shower. The finished basement provides even more living space with plenty of flexibility for a family room, home office, gym, or playroom. Outside, enjoy a large deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard with plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy the privacy. A detached two-car garage completes the package. Fantastic location within walking distance to downtown Birmingham, parks, and schools, with shopping, dining, and entertainment nearby. Updates include a new sewer line in 2022, a new water heater in 2019, a remodeled entry-level bathroom, an updated wet bar, and new lighting. This home offers the perfect combination of character, space, location, and lifestyle!
The facts
| Price | $550,000 |
| Original price | $575,000 |
| Price cut | −$25,000 |
| Beds | 3 |
| Baths | 2 full |
| Square feet | 2,513 |
| Type | Single family residence |
| Subdivision | SHEFFIELD ESTATES |
| County | Oakland |
| MLS # | 20261067604 |
| Listed | 2026-08-28 |
| Days on market | 53 |
| Year built | 1947 |
| Possession | At closing |
| Stories | 1.5 stories |
| Basement | Partially finished |
| Heating | Forced air, Natural gas |
| Foundation | Basement, Block |
| Garage spaces | 2.0 |
| Water / Sewer | City water & sewer |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Parcel number | 2031376007 |
| Listing office | Keller Williams Premier |
Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours
| This seller today | You, the year after buying | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable value | $202,620 | about $275,000 |
| Yearly property tax | $8,170 | about $10,489 |
Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. That's about $2,319 a year more than this seller pays. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $237,330. Your taxable value resets to the SEV the year after you buy, and assessors usually raise it to about half the sale price. Estimate uses Birmingham's 2025 homestead rate of 38.14 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Birmingham's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.
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