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1259 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 1259 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,297 sqft · built 2012
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,000,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$13,780 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2022 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-20-31-301-036

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-20-31-301-036

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,297 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,140 sqft
Basement Area1,140 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,140 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2012
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2012
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area451 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area181 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address1259 RUFFNER AVE
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateMI
Zip48009-7173
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT2N, R11E, SEC 31 LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB LOT 369
Legal Range11E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionLEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Legal Lot Number369
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract152900

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2176 MILLENNIUM VIEW CT NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-9407
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 2, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENT CU
Jun 23, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 20, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC
Oct 24, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY
Aug 14, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
EQUITY TITLE COMPANY
Mar 10, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
US BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022424214
Deed Book / Page58004 / 125
Prior Transfer DateJun 23, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000402278
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateAug 2, 2022
Property Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173
Document Number0000424214
Book / Page58004 / 125
Map ReferenceLB 27 PG 5
Instrument DateJul 28, 2022
Instrument424214
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$7,500.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173

Mortgage

Document Number0000424870
DateAug 3, 2022
Book Page58007/653
Instrument424870
Lender
NameMICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENT CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJun 23, 2022
Property Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173
Document Number0000402278
Book / Page57883 / 20
Map ReferenceLB 27 PG 5
Instrument DateJun 23, 2022
Instrument402278
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJan 20, 2021
Property Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173
Document Number0000015709
Book / Page55535 / 180
Map ReferenceLB 27 PG 5
Instrument DateJan 12, 2021
Instrument15709
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2021
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7,525.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, 1259, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateOct 24, 2018
Property Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173
Document Number0000174177
Book / Page052297 / 000555
Instrument DateOct 15, 2018
Instrument174177
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 19, 2018
Title CompanyDEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1259 RUFFNER AVE BIRMINGHAM MI 480097173, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateAug 14, 2018
Property Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173
Document Number0000134878
Book / Page052091 / 000618
Instrument DateAug 3, 2018
Instrument134878
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 5, 2018
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$6,278.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address559 BENNINGTON DR BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 483043301, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304-3301

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address1259 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173
Document Number0000052617
Book / Page050492 / 000880
Instrument DateMar 10, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1259 RUFFNER AVE BIRMINGHAM MI 480097173, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7173

Mortgage

Document Number0000052617
DateMar 22, 2017
Book Page050492/000880
Instrument52617
Lender
NameUS BK
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 21, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBirmingham City
CountyOakland County
Unified School DistrictBirmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$13,780.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption$457,400 (+21.32%)$914,800 (+21.32%)
2024$15,274.00 (+12.82%)
2023$377,030$754,060
2021$13,538.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBIRMINGHAM
serves 20,472 people · EPA ID MI0000730
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 864 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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