1045 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 1045 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,335 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size	0.149 acres (6,490 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$278,454 (Oct 2003)
Tax Bill	$4,576 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-19-36-227-017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-19-36-227-017`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,335 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	890 sqft
Basement Area	890 sqft
Unfinished Basement	890 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 1937
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	6,490 sqft (0.149 acres)
Lot Dimensions	129 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	290 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	132 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1045 FOREST AVE
City	BIRMINGHAM
State	MI
Zip	48009-6422
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RI
Legal Description	T2N, R10E, SEC 36 SNOW SUB LOT 5
Legal Range	10E
Legal Township	02N
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	SNOW SUB
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	BIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	152900

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1045 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6422
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 8, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 8, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 22, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2003508562
Deed Book / Page	31046 / 39
Last Transfer Date	Oct 23, 2003
Transfer Doc	0314320701
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Oct 17, 2022
Property Address	1045 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6422
Document Number	0000458621
Book / Page	58191 / 234
Map Reference	LB 31 PG 14
Instrument Date	Oct 10, 2022
Instrument	458621
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1045 FOREST AVE, 1045, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6422

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1045 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6422

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
Municipality	Birmingham City
County	Oakland County
Unified School District	Birmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,576.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption	$256,640 (+25.95%)	$513,280 (+25.95%)
2024	$5,072.00 (+9.29%)
2023		$203,770	$407,540
2021	$4,641.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BIRMINGHAM serves 20,472 people · EPA ID MI0000730
Water Source	Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting	3 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 431 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20