Oakland County property record for 1494 E Melton Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,835 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $302,500 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,407 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Transfer Aug 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-404-017 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-404-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,835 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 284 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1494 E MELTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-7706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R11E, SEC 31 ETON ROAD SUB LOT 12 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | ETON ROAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1494 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BK/ESTN MI |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018132655 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52079 / 737 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000190168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1494 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7706 |
| Document Number | 0000190168 |
| Book / Page | 052380 / 000821 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 190168 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1494 E MELTON RD BIRMINGHAM MI 480097706, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7706 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1494 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7706 |
| Document Number | 0000132655 |
| Book / Page | 052079 / 000737 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 132655 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,601.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 8325 WOODSPUR DR COMMERCE TOWNSHIP MI 483824465, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-4465 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1494 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7706 |
| Document Number | 0000080379 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1494 E MELTON RD BIRMINGHAM MI 480097706, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7706 |
| Document Number | 0000080379 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 051808/000839 |
| Instrument | 80379 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK/ESTN MI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $5,407.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $193,440 (+15.29%) | $386,880 (+15.29%) |
| 2024 | $5,993.00 (+9.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $167,780 | $335,560 | |
| 2021 | $5,484.00 |
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 Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1998 · ground movement |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 339 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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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