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1144 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 1144 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 858 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$260,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$4,446 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2018 Mortgage
Jul 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-19-36-481-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-19-36-481-002

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area858 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area858 sqft
Basement Area788 sqft
Unfinished Basement788 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialOther
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area225 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area146 sqft
Deck Area296 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address1144 SMITH AVE
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateMI
Zip48009-2031
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT2N, R10E, SEC 36 LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB LOT 814
Legal Range10E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionLEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Legal Lot Number814
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract153300

Owner

1144 Smith Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.

Source: Oakland County records, as of October 9, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1144 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2031
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 30, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
FIRSTBANK
Jul 13, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 19, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017133110
Deed Book / Page50860 / 887
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address1144 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2031
Document Number0000018760
Instrument DateJan 30, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1144 SMITH AVE BIRMINGHAM MI 480092031, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2031

Mortgage

Document Number0000018760
DateFeb 5, 2018
Book Page051534/000493
Instrument18760
Lender
NameFIRSTBANK
TypeBank
AddressFRANKLIN, TN 37067
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 4, 2048

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJul 13, 2017
Property Address1144 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2031
Document Number0000133110
Book / Page050860 / 000887
Instrument DateJul 7, 2017
Instrument133110
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,236.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1144 SMITH AVE BIRMINGHAM MI 480092031, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2031

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1144 Smith Ave was $4,446 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% from the year before.

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBirmingham City
CountyOakland County
Unified School DistrictBirmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,446.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption$168,530$337,060
2024$4,928.00
2023$147,390$294,780
2021$4,509.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1144 Smith Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

The area around 1144 Smith Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemBIRMINGHAM
serves 20,472 people · EPA ID MI0000730
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting3
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 815 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area		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

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