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1471 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 1471 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 813 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$205,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$4,851 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Transfer
Oct 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-20-31-301-050

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-20-31-301-050

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area813 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area779 sqft
Basement Area779 sqft
Unfinished Basement779 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area488 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area106 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address1471 RUFFNER AVE
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateMI
Zip48009-7137
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT2N, R11E, SEC 31 LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB LOT 355
Legal Range11E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionLEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Legal Lot Number355
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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1471 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7137
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 6, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
BEST HMS TITLE AGENCY LLC, BEST HMS TITLE AGCY LLC
Oct 24, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 24, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 24, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 17, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019177210
Deed Book / Page53418 / 838
Last Transfer DateDec 24, 2020
Transfer Doc0000004756
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJan 6, 2021
Property Address1471 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7137
Document Number0000004756
Book / Page055458 / 000420
Instrument DateDec 24, 2020
Instrument4756
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 1, 2021
Title CompanyBEST HMS TITLE AGENCY LLC, BEST HMS TITLE AGCY LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1471 RUFFNER AVE BIRMINGHAM MI 480097137, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7137

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateOct 24, 2019
Property Address1471 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7137
Document Number0000177210
Book / Page053418 / 000838
Instrument DateOct 1, 2019
Instrument177210
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 28, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,763.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2317 RANCROFT BEAT ROCHESTER HILLS MI 483063962, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48306-3962

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$4,851.00 (-9.77%) Homeowner's exemption$170,620 (+18.23%)$341,240 (+18.23%)
2024$5,376.00 (+5%)
2023$144,310$288,620
2021$5,120.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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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