Oakland County property record for 1408 S Bates St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,454 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,536 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,352 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-331-020 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-331-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,454 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,227 sqft |
| Basement Area | 766 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 766 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,536 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 725 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 165 sqft |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1408 S BATES ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-1903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 BIRMINGHAM-LINCOLN LOTS SUB N 47.32 FT OF LOT 157 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRMINGHAM-LINCOLN LOTS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 157 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
1408 S Bates St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Oakland County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 232 W HOUSTONIA AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4188 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
| May 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026111321 |
| Deed Book / Page | 61402 / 423 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000164956 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1408 S BATES ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1903 |
| Document Number | 0000111321 |
| Book / Page | 61402 / 423 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026111321 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $795,375.00 |
| 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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| Address | 232 W HOUSTONIA AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4188 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000111322, |
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| Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 61402/426 |
| Instrument | 2026111322 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1408 S BATES ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1903 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000087019 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 54159/489 |
| Instrument | 87019 |
| Name | NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1408 S BATES ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1903 |
| Document Number | 0000164956 |
| Book / Page | 56479 / 718 |
| Map Reference | LB 17 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 164956 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1408 S BATES ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1903 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1408 S Bates St was $8,352 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 | $8,352.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $392,550 | $785,100 |
| 2024 | $9,257.00 | ||
| 2023 | $331,770 | $663,540 | |
| 2021 | $8,470.00 |
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 1408 S Bates St 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.
The area around 1408 S Bates St 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 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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