Oakland County property record for 1259 Cedar Dr, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,968 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $790,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,685 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-402-006 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-402-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,628 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,003 sqft |
| Basement Area | 878 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 878 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,968 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 53 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1259 CEDAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-3625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 OAKLAND VILLAS ANNEX LOT 14 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
1259 Cedar Dr is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 362 SOUTHFIELD RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE 1 INCORPORATED |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Oct 9, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PREMIER TITLE COMPANY, PREMIER TITLE AGENCY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026104476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 61372 / 695 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000134996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1259 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3625 |
| Document Number | 0000104476 |
| Book / Page | 61372 / 695 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026104476 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $598,425.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 362 SOUTHFIELD RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3739 |
| Document Number | 0000103218, |
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| Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026103218 |
| Name | MORTGAGE 1 INCORPORATED |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1259 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3625 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1259 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3625 |
| Document Number | 0000206591 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56748/582 |
| Instrument | 206591 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43219 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1259 CEDAR DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3625 |
| Document Number | 0000167129 |
| Book / Page | 053355 / 000694 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 167129 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | PREMIER TITLE COMPANY, PREMIER TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,472.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1259 CEDAR DR BIRMINGHAM MI 480093625, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3625 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1259 Cedar Dr was $8,685 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 | $8,685.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $302,990 | $605,980 |
| 2024 | $9,627.00 | ||
| 2023 | $252,830 | $505,660 | |
| 2021 | $8,809.00 |
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 1259 Cedar Dr 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 1259 Cedar Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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