Oakland County property record for 471 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,231 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,618 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-454-018 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-454-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,231 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 588 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 588 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 148 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 471 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-2026 |
| 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 40 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 471 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENISYS CU |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 17, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022322589 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57463 / 860 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 471 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2026 |
| Document Number | 0000322589 |
| Book / Page | 57463 / 860 |
| Map Reference | LB 33 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 322589 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | MICHIGAN INV TITLE INC, MICHIGAN INVESTMENT TTL INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,412.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 471 SMITH AVE, 471, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 687 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2028 |
| Document Number | 0057463861 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 57463/861 |
| Name | GENISYS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.12% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.12% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 8.12% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 471 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2026 |
| Document Number | 0000233969 |
| Book / Page | 55137 / 715 |
| Map Reference | LB 33 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 233969 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHURCHILL TITLE SLN LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 471 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2026 |
| Document Number | 0055137717 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 55137/717 |
| Name | CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 471 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2026 |
| Document Number | 0000009825 |
| Book / Page | 050292 / 000493 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE EXPRESS COMPANY, TITLE EXPRESS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,010.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 471 SMITH AVE BIRMINGHAM MI 480092026, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2026 |
| Document Number | 9598 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 050291/000190 |
| Instrument | 9598 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2047 |
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 | $7,618.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $252,990 (+21.38%) | $505,980 (+21.38%) |
| 2024 | $8,444.00 (+40.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $208,430 | $416,860 | |
| 2021 | $6,024.00 |
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.
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.
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 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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