Oakland County property record for 286 Bird Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,310 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,500 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,522 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-456-006 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-456-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,310 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,155 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,184 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 169 sqft |
| Patio Area | 169 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 286 BIRD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-2068 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 JAMES L TODD & LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S INDIAN VILLAGE SUB LOT 87, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
286 Bird Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2008.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 286 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2068 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038363 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 286 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2068 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 286 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2068 |
| Document Number | 0000204925 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56737/394 |
| Instrument | 204925 |
| Name | CHICAGO MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DES PLAINES, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Bird Ave was $5,522 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% 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 | $5,522.00 (-9.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $240,460 | $480,920 |
| 2024 | $6,121.00 | ||
| 2023 | $227,850 | $455,700 | |
| 2021 | $5,595.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 Bird Ave 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 | 2 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.
The area around 286 Bird Ave 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 |
|---|
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 815 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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