Oakland County property record for 161 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,445 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,787 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-138-002 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-138-002 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,445 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 10,890 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1 ft Width |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 161 TOWNSEND ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-6001 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | BI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 MERRILL'S PLAT W 30 FT OF LOT 112 & E 30 FT OF LOT 113 EXC S 10 FT OF BOTH SD LOTS TAKEN FOR ALLEY |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 112-113 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 153200 |
161 Townsend St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2000.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3830 GROVELAND RD, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462-9048 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 161 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000002151 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 50248/00215 |
| Instrument | 002151 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIDLAND, MI 48640 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Townsend St was $16,787, down 19.4% 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 | $16,787.00 (-19.42%) | $698,650 | $1,397,300 |
| 2024 | $20,833.00 | ||
| 2023 | $619,200 | $1,238,400 | |
| 2021 | $18,356.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Townsend St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 161 Townsend St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 418 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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