Oakland County property record for 1526 E Melton Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,039 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Line of Credit Mar 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-453-026 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-453-026 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,039 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 797 sqft |
| Basement Area | 797 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 797 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 318 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 27 sqft |
| Deck Area | 161 sqft |
| Patio Area | 161 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1526 E MELTON RD |
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| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-7274 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R11E, SEC 31 SHEFFIELD ESTATES NO 1 SELY 1/3 OF LOTS 714, 715 & 716 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEFFIELD ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 714-716 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of September 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 348 GEORGE ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3637 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit MAIN STREET BANK |
| Mar 8, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer REPUTATION FIRST TITLE AGENCY, REPUTATION FIRST TITLE AGCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20175144 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50265 / 266 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038438 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1526 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Document Number | 0000038438 |
| Book / Page | 53869 / 278 |
| Map Reference | LB 44 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 38438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | MASON BURGESS TITLE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1526 E MELTON RD, 1526, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1526 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Document Number | 5386900280 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 53869/00280 |
| Name | MAIN STREET BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1526 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Document Number | 0000031509 |
| Book / Page | 052630 / 000663 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1301 W LONG LAKE RD #250 TROY MI 480986326, 250, TROY, MI 48098-6326 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1526 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Document Number | 0000005144 |
| Book / Page | 050265 / 000266 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Instrument | 5144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | REPUTATION FIRST TITLE AGENCY, REPUTATION FIRST TITLE AGCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,763.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 179 CATALPA DR BIRMINGHAM MI 480091712, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1712 |
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 | $6,454.00 (-19.43%) | $184,910 (+19.45%) | $369,820 (+19.45%) |
| 2024 | $8,010.00 (+13.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $154,800 | $309,600 | |
| 2021 | $7,057.00 |
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
| 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.
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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