220 E Merrill St, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 220 E Merrill St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details16,083 sqft · built 1932
Lot Size0.32 acres (13,939 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$66,586 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Line of Credit
Mar 2026 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-19-36-202-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-19-36-202-017

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area16,083 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area19,944 sqft
Basement Area6,090 sqft
Finished Basement6,090 sqft
Unfinished Basement6,090 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1932
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1932
Foundation TypeConcrete
Lot Area13,939 sqft (0.32 acres)
Lot Width1 ft Width
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address220 E MERRILL ST
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateMI
Zip48009-6106
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Local Zoning CodeBI
Legal DescriptionT2N, R10E, SEC 36 ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO 25 PART OF LOTS 3, 4, 6 & 7 BEG AT NW COR OF LOT 3, TH ALG CURVE TO LEFT, RAD 169.27 FT, CHORD BEARS N 72-21-11 E 89.24 FT, DIST OF 90.31 FT, TH S 36-27-05 E 95.21 FT, TH S 36-00-48 E 34.46 FT, TH S 69-51-30 W 124
Legal Range10E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionASSESSORS PLAT NO 2
Legal Lot Number3-4,6-7
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract153200

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of September 21, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address124 S OLD WOODWARD AVE, A, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6119
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 11, 2026Deed of Trust · Line of Credit
CAPITAL GROUP
Mar 27, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DORT FINANCIAL CU
Jan 27, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DORT FINANCIAL CU
Apr 18, 2018Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DORT FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 10, 2014
Deed SaleMar 10, 2014
Prior SaleJun 20, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201439513
Deed Book / Page46848 / 534
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateSep 11, 2026
Property Address220 E MERRILL ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6106
Document Number0000135353
Book / Page61541 / 1
Instrument DateAug 21, 2026
Instrument2026135353
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership, 266
Address124 S OLD WOODWARD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6119

Mortgage

Document Number0000135353,
DateSep 11, 2026
Book Page61541/1
Instrument2026135353
Lender
NameCAPITAL GROUP
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
Interest
Max Rate-1%

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address220 E MERRILL ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6106
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 4, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address124 S OLD WOODWARD AVE A, A, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6119

Mortgage

Document Number20260036951
DateMar 27, 2026
Book Page61055/169
Instrument20260036951
Lender
NameDORT FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address220 E MERRILL ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6106
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address124 S OLD WOODWARD AVE A, A, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6119

Mortgage

Document Number0000010014
DateJan 27, 2023
Book Page58396/756
Instrument10014
Lender
NameDORT FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2018: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateApr 18, 2018
Property Address220 E MERRILL ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6106
Book / Page051734 / 000774
Instrument DateApr 13, 2018
Instrument66671
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2018
Title CompanyMASON BURGESS TITLE AGENCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address124 S OLD WOODWARD AVE #150 BIRMINGHAM MI 480096119, 150, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6119

Mortgage

Document Number0000066671
DateApr 18, 2018
Book Page051734/000774
Instrument66671
Lender
NameDORT FCU
TypeCredit Union
Address9048 HOLLY RD, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439-8336
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$66,586.00 (-16.53%)$2,203,670 (+10.33%)$4,407,340 (+10.33%)
2024$79,775.00 (+33.34%)
2023$1,997,400$3,994,800
2021$59,828.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 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.

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 418 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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