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245 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 245 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Details6,284 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.282 acres (12,284 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,500,000 (Sep 2013)
Tax Bill$21,888 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2025 Sale
Apr 2024 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-19-36-137-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-19-36-137-001

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area6,284 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area3,142 sqft
Basement Area1,653 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,653 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Lot Area12,284 sqft (0.282 acres)
Lot Width1 ft Width
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address245 TOWNSEND ST
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateMI
Zip48009-1426
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Local Zoning CodeAI
Legal DescriptionT2N, R10E, SEC 36 MERRILL'S PLAT LOTS 118, 119 & 120
Legal Range10E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionMERRILLS PLAT
Legal Lot Number118-120
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract153200

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of September 29, 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 Address5000 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 48843-9101
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2025Deed, Transfer
Apr 16, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC, ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP
Oct 7, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
OLD NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 18, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 18, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2013240185
Deed Book / Page46333 / 594
Last Transfer DateJun 25, 2025
Transfer Doc0000080939
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJul 7, 2025
Property Address245 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1426
Document Number0000080939
Book / Page60333 / 486
Map ReferenceLB 3 PG 3
Instrument DateJun 25, 2025
Instrument80939
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 23, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

April 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateApr 16, 2024
Property Address245 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1426
Document Number0000042083
Book / Page59292 / 381
Map ReferenceLB 3 PG 3
Instrument DateMar 28, 2024
Instrument42083
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 23, 2025
Title CompanyATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC, ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address33717 WOODWARD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-0913

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5000 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 48843-9101

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address259 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1433
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 18, 2022
Title CompanyLIB

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000165303
DateOct 7, 2019
Book Page53343/00702
Instrument165303
Lender
NameOLD NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressANN ARBOR, MI 48104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 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$21,888.00 (+11.58%)$541,200 (-12.35%)$1,082,400 (-12.35%)
2024$19,616.00 (+13.49%)
2023$617,440$1,234,880
2021$17,284.00

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
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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