1526 E Melton Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 1526 E Melton Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,039 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,621 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$205,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill$6,454 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Line of Credit
Mar 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-20-31-453-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-20-31-453-026

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,039 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area797 sqft
Basement Area797 sqft
Unfinished Basement797 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,621 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 49 ft wide
Garage Area318 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area27 sqft
Deck Area161 sqft
Patio Area161 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address1526 E MELTON RD
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateMI
Zip48009-7274
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT2N, R11E, SEC 31 SHEFFIELD ESTATES NO 1 SELY 1/3 OF LOTS 714, 715 & 716
Legal Range11E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionSHEFFIELD ESTATES
Legal Lot Number714-716
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3015
Census Tract152900

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of September 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address348 GEORGE ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3637
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 25, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
MAIN STREET BANK
Mar 8, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 9, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
REPUTATION FIRST TITLE AGENCY, REPUTATION FIRST TITLE AGCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 9, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 9, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 22, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20175144
Deed Book / Page50265 / 266
Last Transfer DateFeb 14, 2020
Transfer Doc0000038438
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateFeb 25, 2020
Property Address1526 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274
Document Number0000038438
Book / Page53869 / 278
Map ReferenceLB 44 PG 40
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2020
Instrument38438
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 12, 2022
Title CompanyMASON BURGESS TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1526 E MELTON RD, 1526, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1526 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274

Mortgage

Document Number5386900280
DateFeb 25, 2020
Instrument53869/00280
Lender
NameMAIN STREET BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateMar 8, 2019
Property Address1526 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274
Document Number0000031509
Book / Page052630 / 000663
Instrument DateJan 1, 2019
Instrument31509
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1301 W LONG LAKE RD #250 TROY MI 480986326, 250, TROY, MI 48098-6326

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJan 9, 2017
Property Address1526 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274
Document Number0000005144
Book / Page050265 / 000266
Instrument DateDec 30, 2016
Instrument5144
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2017
Title CompanyREPUTATION FIRST TITLE AGENCY, REPUTATION FIRST TITLE AGCY

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
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address179 CATALPA DR BIRMINGHAM MI 480091712, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1712

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$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.

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 339 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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