Oakland County property record for 474 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,927 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,093 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $787,500 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $10,157 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-131-026 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-131-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,927 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,093 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 18 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 474 TOWNSEND ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-1466 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | KI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 OAKLAND COUNTY CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO 361 TOWNSEND PLACE UNIT 2 L 8520 P 556 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND COUNTY CONDOMINIUM |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 153200 |
474 Townsend St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 474 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1466 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004254643 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33198 / 264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 474 Townsend St was $10,157 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 | $10,157.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $433,130 | $866,260 |
| 2024 | $11,258.00 | ||
| 2023 | $391,750 | $783,500 | |
| 2021 | $10,301.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 474 Townsend 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 | 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 474 Townsend St 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 |
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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 418 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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