Oakland County property record for 1212 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,181 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $940,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $14,352 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-302-008 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-302-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,181 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,084 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| 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 | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 173 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1212 RUFFNER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-7130 |
| 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 379 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 379 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
1212 Ruffner Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1212 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7130 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENISYS CU |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022448632 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58137 / 33 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000123224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1212 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7130 |
| Document Number | 0000448632 |
| Book / Page | 58137 / 33 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 448632 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD WOODWARD TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,050.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1212 RUFFNER AVE, 1212, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7130 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1395 COLE ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7048 |
| Document Number | 0000450230 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 58145/809 |
| Instrument | 450230 |
| Name | GENISYS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 9% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1212 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7130 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000109912 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 54318/182 |
| Instrument | 109912 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1212 Ruffner Ave was $14,352 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 | $14,352.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $442,180 | $884,360 |
| 2024 | $15,908.00 | ||
| 2023 | $392,680 | $785,360 | |
| 2021 | $13,448.00 |
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 1212 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 1212 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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