1226 Bird Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Stylish 1BR Apartment with a Private Entrance in Prime Birmingham Location Walk to Downtown & Woodward Ave! Live in style with this sophisticated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom 2nd floor apartment, perfectly situated in a quiet Birmingham neighborhood just a short walk from downtown and Woodward Ave! This charming duplex is located on a peaceful, dead-end residential street, offering both privacy and convenience. Experience the full Birmingham lifestyle enjoy local parks, gourmet restaurants, lively bars, cozy coffee shops, a vibrant summer farmers market, boutique shopping, movie theaters, and more! This home is also located in the highly regarded Birmingham school district. Plus, you're just minutes from Royal Oak, Ferndale, the Woodward corridor, Corewell Health/Beaumont Hospital, and both I-696 and I-75, making commuting a breeze. Modern, High-End Interior This recently renovated second-floor unit features stylish, high-quality finishes throughout: * Spacious, updated kitchen with elegant white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, a designer herringbone tile backsplash, and full-sized stainless-steel appliances. A versatile nook off the kitchen can serve as a pantry, office or cozy dining area. * Luxurious bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tile, a glass-enclosed shower and glass block windows that provide natural light while maintaining privacy. * Bright & inviting living spaces with neutral-toned carpeting, a large bedroom and two oversized walk-in closets that provide ample storage throughout. * Private balcony off the rear of the apartment perfect for relaxing on summer evenings. * Fenced-in yard for added privacy and outdoor enjoyment. Convenient Amenities & Features * Shared basement with newer (2018) high-end washer & dryer no quarters needed! * Plenty of additional storage space in the basement. * Updated mechanicals (furnace & A/C - 2018, hot water tank - 2019) and stainless-steel appliances (2018) * Separate furnace & central A/C for year-round comfort. * Private entrance for added security and convenience. * 1 dedicated off-street parking spot just steps from your entrance and ample visitor parking make coming and going easy. Security deposit ($2,060), 1st month rent ($1,375), proof of renter's insurance & $250 non-refundable cleaning fee due @ lease signing. Gas & Electric are separately metered & are paid by the tenant. Water is paid by the owner and billed to each tenant quarterly. Rent includes lawn service & snow removal. No smoking anywhere on the property. Required Tenant Criteria: - All prospective tenants over the age of 18 must complete an online application. - Combined household income (monthly gross salary) of adult tenants must be greater than 3x monthly rent - with verification of income and proof of 1 year of continuous employment (or full-time student status) - Criminal background check - Credit check - (Tenant Judgements, evictions, and utility collections); Minimum credit score of 650 for all applicants (credit report is a "soft pull" and doesn't impact credit score.) - Verification of rental history with previous rental(s) - no history of evictions. - Copy of each applicant's driver's license/state ID. - Proof of renters insurance prior to move-in Dogs negotiable w/owner approval & additional monthly fee. Fee is determined by owner on a case by case basis.