280 Argyle St, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 280 Argyle St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,345 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.241 acres (10,498 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$389,100 (Jul 1997)
Tax Bill	$10,479 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-19-35-107-019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-19-35-107-019`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,345 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,753 sqft
Basement Area	872 sqft
Unfinished Basement	872 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 2016
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	10,498 sqft (0.241 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Area	457 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	351 sqft
Patio Area	210 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	280 ARGYLE ST
City	BIRMINGHAM
State	MI
Zip	48009-1529
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RI
Legal Description	T2N, R10E, SEC 35 THE MEYERING LAND COMPANY'S BIRMINGHAM HIGHLANDS SUB N 17.5 FT OF LOT 101 & ALL OF LOT 102
Legal Range	10E
Legal Township	02N
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	BIRMINGHAM
Legal Lot Number	101-102
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	BIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	152700

Owner

280 Argyle St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	280 ARGYLE ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1529
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 28, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 28, 1997 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 7, 1995 · Amount on File
Last Transfer Date	Nov 22, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000291901
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Jan 12, 2022
Property Address	280 ARGYLE ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1529
Document Number	0000291901
Book / Page	57276 / 369
Map Reference	LB 43 PG 37
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2021
Instrument	291901
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	280 ARGYLE ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1529

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Argyle St was $10,479 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% from the year before.

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
Municipality	Birmingham City
County	Oakland County
Unified School District	Birmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$10,479.00 (-9.77%) Homeowner's exemption	$448,460	$896,920
2024	$11,614.00
2023		$372,580	$745,160
2021	$10,627.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 280 Argyle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 280 Argyle St 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 405 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
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20