Oakland County property record for 1540 Cole St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 828 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,572 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-155-024 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-155-024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 828 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 828 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 | 41 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1540 COLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-7053 |
| 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 266 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 266 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 COLE ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7053 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2000 |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,572.00 (-9.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $156,760 (+20.77%) | $313,520 (+20.77%) |
| 2024 | $2,851.00 (+9.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $129,800 | $259,600 | |
| 2021 | $2,609.00 |
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 Policies | 5 in force |
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 | 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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