Oakland County property record for 1188 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 849 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $238,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,101 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-302-007 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-302-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 849 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 849 sqft |
| Basement Area | 849 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 849 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 124 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1188 RUFFNER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-7134 |
| 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 378 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 378 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
1188 Ruffner Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Oakland County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1188 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201832391 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51594 / 291 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000093332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1188 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7134 |
| Document Number | 0000032391 |
| Book / Page | 051594 / 000291 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 32391 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SOURCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,046.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1885 HERON RIDGE DR BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 483020725, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48302-0725 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1188 Ruffner Ave was $5,101, 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 | $5,101.00 (-19.42%) | $163,750 | $327,500 |
| 2024 | $6,330.00 | ||
| 2023 | $136,880 | $273,760 | |
| 2021 | $5,578.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1188 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 1188 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 |
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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 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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