Oakland County property record for 1187 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,405 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $705,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $14,104 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-355-018 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-355-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,405 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 839 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,058 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1187 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-2030 |
| 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 863 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 863 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
1187 Smith Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1187 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017123147 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50808 / 153 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000139248 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1187 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2030 |
| Document Number | 20250161136 |
| Book / Page | 60813 / 295 |
| Map Reference | LB 60167 PG 196 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250161136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1187 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2030 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1187 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2030 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1187 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2030 |
| Document Number | 0000123147 |
| Book / Page | 50808 / 00153 |
| Map Reference | LI 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 123147 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,063.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1643 HAMLET DR, 1643, TROY, MI 48084-5704 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1187 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2030 |
| Document Number | , 123149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 123149 |
| Type | Bank |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1187 Smith Ave was $14,104 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% 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 | $14,104.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $489,840 | $979,680 |
| 2024 | $15,633.00 | ||
| 2023 | $406,920 | $813,840 | |
| 2021 | $14,304.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1187 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
The area around 1187 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 815 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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