Oakland County property record for 1276 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,606 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $730,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $15,632 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Aug 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-357-009 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-357-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,606 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,050 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 94 sqft |
| Deck Area | 19 sqft |
| Patio Area | 163 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1276 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-4705 |
| 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 823 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 823 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1276 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CHEMICAL BANK |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020217586 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55027 / 547 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000150798 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1276 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4705 |
| Document Number | 20250144791 |
| Book / Page | 60708 / 550 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250144791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1276 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4705 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1276 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4705 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1276 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4705 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1276 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000164745 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 54678/289 |
| Instrument | 164745 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1276 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000217586 |
| Book / Page | 55027 / 547 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 217586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,278.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1276 SMITH AVE, 1276, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4705 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1276 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4705 |
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 | $15,632.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $474,350 (-4.54%) | $948,700 (-4.54%) |
| 2024 | $17,326.00 (+4.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $496,890 (+13.35%) | $993,780 (+13.35%) |
| 2023 | $16,533.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $438,350 | $876,700 |
| 2021 | $16,173.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
| 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 659 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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