Oakland County property record for 1571 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,237 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $13,045 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-301-056 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-301-056 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,237 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,101 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,101 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,101 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 379 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 94 sqft |
| Deck Area | 328 sqft |
| Patio Area | 328 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1571 RUFFNER AVE |
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| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-7176 |
| 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 349 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 349 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 3889 TROUT CREEK LN, OAKLAND, MI 48363-2664 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM CHEMICAL BANK |
| Apr 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TIAA FSB |
| May 18, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TIAA FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202650427 |
| Deed Book / Page | 61110 / 537 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000109235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1571 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7176 |
| Document Number | 0000050427 |
| Book / Page | 61110 / 537 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202650427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $643,875.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 3889 TROUT CREEK LN, OAKLAND, MI 48363-2664 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1571 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7176 |
| Document Number | 0000050132 |
| Book / Page | 61108 / 656 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202650132 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48819 BAROLA CT, NORTHVILLE, MI 48167-9386 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000050132, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Book Page | 61108/656 |
| Instrument | 202650132 |
| Name | GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.11% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1571 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7176 |
| Document Number | 0000060401 |
| Book / Page | 58644 / 716 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 60401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1571 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7176 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1571 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7176 |
| Document Number | 0058644719 |
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| Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 58644/719 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1571 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7176 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000227517 |
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| Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 51383/00740 |
| Instrument | 227517 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WYOMING, MI 49519 |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.37% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1571 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7176 |
| Document Number | 0000083971 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8674 COTTONWOOD DR FREELAND MI 486239142, FREELAND, MI 48623-9142 |
| Document Number | 0000083971 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 054136/000514 |
| Instrument | 83971 |
| Name | TIAA FSB |
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| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 432 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1571 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7176 |
| Document Number | 0000096069 |
| Book / Page | 054224 / 000267 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 96069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,182.00 |
| 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 | 8674 COTTONWOOD DR FREELAND MI 486239142, FREELAND, MI 48623-9142 |
| Document Number | 83971 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 054136/000514 |
| Instrument | 83971 |
| Name | TIAA FSB |
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| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 432 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2056 |
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 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 | $13,045.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $417,030 (+23.98%) | $834,060 (+23.98%) |
| 2024 | $14,459.00 (+9.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $336,370 | $672,740 | |
| 2021 | $13,153.00 |
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.
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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