Oakland County property record for 1208 Bird Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,520 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $16,579 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Nov 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-358-004 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-358-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 655 sqft |
| Basement Area | 590 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 590 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| 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 | 532 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 88 sqft |
| Patio Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1208 BIRD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-2058 |
| 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 704 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 704 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
1208 Bird Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1208 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BANK OF ANN ARBOR |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MICHIGAN FIRST CU |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202596470 |
| Deed Book / Page | 60422 / 268 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000471911 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1208 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2058 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 626 E 4TH ST, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2834 |
| Document Number | 0000125932 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56233/803 |
| Instrument | 125932 |
| Name | BANK OF ANN ARBOR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1208 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2058 |
| Document Number | 0000471911 |
| Book / Page | 58262 / 603 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 471911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1208 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2058 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1208 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2058 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1208 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2058 |
| Document Number | 0000341567 |
| Book / Page | 57570 / 556 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 341567 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,312.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 433 N WASHINGTON AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-1754 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1208 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2058 |
| Document Number | 0057570557 |
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| Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 57570/557 |
| Name | MICHIGAN FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.62% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 7.62% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1208 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2058 |
| Document Number | 0000225888 |
| Book / Page | 55083 / 735 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 225888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,214.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1208 BIRD AVE, 1208, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2058 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 626 B 4TH STREET, B, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2834 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1208 Bird Ave was $16,579 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 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 | $16,579.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $544,360 | $1,088,720 |
| 2024 | $18,376.00 | ||
| 2023 | $453,600 | $907,200 | |
| 2021 | $7,709.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1208 Bird 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 1208 Bird 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 |
| Also Mapped Here | CITY OF ROYAL OAK |
| 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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