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540 Townsend St

540 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009

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Property Information

  • Built in 1968
  • 8 units/2 stories

About 540 Townsend St Birmingham, MI 48009

540 Townsend St offers a blend of style, comfort and livability. The location of this community is on Townsend St. in the 48009 area of Birmingham. Come for a visit to check out the current floorplan options. From pricing to features, the leasing team is excited to help you find the perfect new apartment. Contact us or stop by today.

540 Townsend St is an apartment community located in Oakland County and the 48009 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Frederick Douglass International Academy attendance zone.

Location
540 Townsend St, Birmingham,
MI 48009
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Downtown Birmingham, Michigan, features a lively array of activities on any given day. From Vietnamese back ribs to house-made sorbets, the farm-to-table Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro changes its menu seasonally to complement local, organic foods, while staffers bring you the best vintages from Michigan's wine country and from around the world. Catch the latest blockbuster flick in one of the Emagine Palladium's luxury seats, or take the kids to the Robot Garage for hours of block-building fun.

The center of Birmingham sits around 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. Just hop on Interstate 75 for a quick drive south to reach the heart of Motor City. You can have suburban charm and city excitement when you rent a home or condo along Woodward Avenue or Brown Street, close enough to walk to everything that happens in downtown Birmingham.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Birmingham Birmingham, MI
Studio $2,101 $1,815
1 Bedroom $3,046 $2,291
2 Bedrooms $3,760 $3,026
3 Bedrooms $7,100 $4,788

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 742 Sq Ft $1,200 $2,726 $5,000
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1056 Sq Ft $2,200 $3,847 $5,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 3313 Sq Ft $8,000 — —
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2092 Sq Ft $3,750 — —
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walsh College of Business
Drive: 14 min 5.8 mi
Oakland C.C., Royal Oak Campus
Drive: 13 min 6.5 mi
Lawrence Technological Univ.
Drive: 14 min 6.5 mi
Oakland C.C., Southfield
Drive: 15 min 7.3 mi
540 Townsend St is within 14 minutes or 5.8 miles from Walsh College of Business. It is also near Oakland C.C., Royal Oak Campus and Lawrence Technological Univ..
Schools
Frederick Douglass International Academy
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
202 Students
Nearby
Bradford Academy
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
980 Students
Nearby
Holy Name School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
276 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

540 Townsend St is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 30.2 miles or 48 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Troy Amtrak Station
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Royal Oak Amtrak
Drive: 13 min 6.1 mi
Pontiac Amtrak Station
Drive: 16 min 7.9 mi
Detroit
Drive: 27 min 17.0 mi
Dearborn
Drive: 29 min 17.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Detroit Metro Wayne County
 Drive: 48 min 30.2 mi

Walkability Near 540 Townsend St Birmingham, MI 48009

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 540 Townsend St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Palladium Entertainment
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
First Birmingham
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Adams Square Shopping Center
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
540 Townsend St has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Cranbrook Institute of Science
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Catalpa Oaks County Park
 Drive: 10 min 4.4 mi
Troy Historic Village
 Drive: 13 min 5.8 mi
E.L. Johnson Nature Center
 Drive: 13 min 6.5 mi
Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center
 Drive: 15 min 6.8 mi
540 Townsend St has 5 parks within 6.8 miles, including Cranbrook Institute of Science, Catalpa Oaks County Park, and Troy Historic Village.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
Drive: 12 min 6.2 mi
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi
Drive: 14 min 7.1 mi
540 Townsend St has 3 hospitals within 7.1 miles, the nearest is Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital which is 3.2 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Perry Air Guard Station
Drive: 136 min 100.5 mi
540 Townsend St is 100.5 miles and a 136 minute drive from Camp Perry Air Guard Station.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 540 Townsend St have in-unit laundry?

540 Townsend St does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 540 Townsend St?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 540 Townsend St?

Parking is available at 540 Townsend St. Contact this property for details.

Is 540 Townsend St pet-friendly?

540 Townsend St does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does 540 Townsend St have move-in specials?

540 Townsend St is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does 540 Townsend St offer Matterport 3D tours?

While 540 Townsend St does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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