Oakland County property record for 1509 Chapin Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,062 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-306-038 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-306-038 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 57 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1509 CHAPIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-5169 |
| 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 533 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 533 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
1509 Chapin Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Oakland County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 711 E LINCOLN AVE, 3, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4530 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201516231 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47812 / 893 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000108331 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1509 Chapin Ave was $5,062, down 19.4% from the year before.
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 | $5,062.00 (-19.42%) | $170,400 | $340,800 |
| 2024 | $6,282.00 | ||
| 2023 | $139,520 | $279,040 | |
| 2021 | $5,485.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1509 Chapin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1509 Chapin 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 |
|---|
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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