Oakland County property record for 1175 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 795 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $197,000 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,911 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Feb 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-301-031 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-301-031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 795 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 779 sqft |
| Basement Area | 779 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 779 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 29 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1175 RUFFNER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-7135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R11E, SEC 31 LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB LOT 374 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 374 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
1175 Ruffner Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2022.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 S MAIN ST, 200, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2654 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000316520 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1175 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 937 JAMES K BLVD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-1816 |
| Document Number | 0000302429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 57342/890 |
| Instrument | 302429 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, MI 48841 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1175 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7135 |
| Document Number | 0000316520 |
| Book / Page | 57429 / 662 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 316520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 JAMES K BLVD, 37, SYLVAN LAKE, MI 48320 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 S MAIN ST STE 200, 200, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2654 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1175 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7135 |
| Document Number | 0000298608 |
| Book / Page | 57320 / 224 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 298608 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 S MAIN ST # ST200, 115, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2655 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1175 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7135 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1175 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7135 |
| Document Number | 0000290356 |
| Book / Page | 57267 / 24 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2016 |
| Instrument | 290356 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5190 LONGMEADOW RD, 5190, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304-3656 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1221 BOWERS ST UNIT 151, 151, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48012-7114 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1175 Ruffner Ave was $5,911, down 19.4% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Birmingham City |
| County | Oakland County |
| Unified School District | Birmingham City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,911.00 (-19.41%) | $163,450 | $326,900 |
| 2024 | $7,335.00 | ||
| 2023 | $135,010 | $270,020 | |
| 2021 | $3,298.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1175 Ruffner Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1175 Ruffner 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 864 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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