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1561 S Bates St, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 1561 S Bates St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,996 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.111 acres (4,835 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$514,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill$6,823 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Transfer
Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-19-36-332-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-19-36-332-012

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,996 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area971 sqft
Basement Area361 sqft
Finished Basement805 sqft
Unfinished Basement361 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,835 sqft (0.111 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area493 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area152 sqft
Patio Area15 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address1561 S BATES ST
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateMI
Zip48009-1982
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT2N, R10E, SEC 36 RE-SUB OF BRIGHT LAWN SUB LOT 97, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME
Legal Range10E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionRE-SUB OF BRIGHT LAWN SUB
Legal Lot Number97
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract153300

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1561 S BATES ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1982
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 26, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 11, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 26, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20176794
Deed Book / Page50274 / 548
Last Transfer DateJul 16, 2019
Transfer Doc0000119540
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJul 26, 2019
Property Address1561 S BATES ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1982
Document Number0000119540
Book / Page053066 / 000650
Instrument DateJul 16, 2019
Instrument119540
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1561 S BATES ST #1 BIRMINGHAM MI 480091982, 1, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1982

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJan 11, 2017
Property Address1561 S BATES ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1982
Document Number0000006794
Book / Page050274 / 000548
Instrument DateJan 6, 2017
Instrument6794
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2017
Title CompanyDEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,420.40
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1501 PENISTONE ST BIRMINGHAM MI 480097211, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7211

Mortgage

Document Number6796,
DateJan 11, 2017
Book Page050274/000554
Instrument6796
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 10, 2047

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$6,823.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption$273,990 (+27.43%)$547,980 (+27.43%)
2024$7,563.00 (+11.37%)
2023$215,020$430,040
2021$6,791.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 623 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · 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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