Oakland County property record for 1280 Davis Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,245 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,832 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-355-009 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-355-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,245 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 668 sqft |
| Basement Area | 577 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 577 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| 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 | 323 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1280 DAVIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-2078 |
| 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 928 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 928 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
1280 Davis Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 DAVIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2078 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000068837 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1280 DAVIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2078 |
| Document Number | 0000068837 |
| Book / Page | 58693 / 289 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 68837 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1280 DAVIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2078 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1280 DAVIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2078 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1280 Davis Ave was $3,832 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 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 | $3,832.00 (-9.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $208,660 | $417,320 |
| 2024 | $4,248.00 | ||
| 2023 | $189,360 (+11%) | $378,720 (+11%) | |
| 2022 | $3,853.00 (-0.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $170,600 | $341,200 |
| 2021 | $3,887.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1280 Davis Ave 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 | 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.
The area around 1280 Davis 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 |
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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 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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