Oakland County property record for 1256 Cedar Dr, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,020 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer Dec 2021 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-401-027 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-401-027 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,133 sqft |
| Basement Area | 873 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 873 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 371 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 194 sqft |
| Patio Area | 380 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1256 CEDAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-3626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO 20 LOT 38 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1256 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CAPITOL TITLE COMPANY INC, CAPITAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Aug 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021278107 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57201 / 366 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000327710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1256 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3626 |
| Document Number | 0000327710 |
| Book / Page | 57494 / 642 |
| Map Reference | LB 54 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 327710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1256 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3626 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1256 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3626 |
| Document Number | 0000278107 |
| Book / Page | 57201 / 366 |
| Map Reference | LB 54 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 278107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | CAPITOL TITLE COMPANY INC, CAPITAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,987.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1256 CEDAR DR, 1256, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3626 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1256 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3626 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1256 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3626 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1256 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3626 |
| Document Number | 0000071309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55908/695 |
| Instrument | 71309 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1256 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3626 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000008407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 50283/00779 |
| Instrument | 008407 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1256 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3626 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000157061 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 54625/528 |
| Instrument | 157061 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
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 | $8,020.00 (-10.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $269,490 (+6.77%) | $538,980 (+6.77%) |
| 2024 | $8,954.00 (+90.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $252,400 | $504,800 | |
| 2021 | $4,694.00 |
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.
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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 772 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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