Oakland County property record for 1596 E Melton Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 999 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,924 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,247 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-31-453-030 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-31-453-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 999 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 999 sqft |
| Basement Area | 999 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 999 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,924 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1596 E MELTON RD |
|---|---|
| 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 LOT 710 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEFFIELD ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 710 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
1596 E Melton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1596 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LEVEL ONE BANK |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021213035 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56791 / 855 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 1995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1596 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2331 FERNDALE ST, SYLVAN LAKE, MI 48320-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000210122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56771/793 |
| Instrument | 210122 |
| Name | LEVEL ONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FARMINGTON, MI 48334 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1596 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Document Number | 0000213035 |
| Book / Page | 56791 / 855 |
| Map Reference | LB 44 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 213035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,752.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1596 E MELTON RD, 1596, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1596 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1596 E MELTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Document Number | 0000103200 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1596 E MELTON RD BIRMINGHAM MI 480097274, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-7274 |
| Document Number | 0000103200 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 054271/000248 |
| Instrument | 103200 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43235 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 27, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1596 E Melton Rd was $6,247, up 8.1% from the year before.
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 | $6,247.00 (+8.08%) | $172,700 | $345,400 |
| 2024 | $5,780.00 | ||
| 2023 | $146,480 | $292,960 | |
| 2021 | $3,131.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1596 E Melton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1596 E Melton Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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