Oakland County property record for 487 Willits St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,205 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,015 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $19,790 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-25-356-008 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-25-356-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,205 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,908 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,393 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,393 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,015 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Deck Area | 553 sqft |
| Patio Area | 553 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 487 WILLITS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-3307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 25 WILLETS' ADD N 100 FT OF LOT 13, ALSO PART OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 25 BEG AT NW COR OF SD LOT TH W 20 FT, TH S 100 FT, TH E 20 FT, TH N 100 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLETS' ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 152600 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 487 WILLITS ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Apr 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 201658024 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49214 / 721 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 487 WILLITS ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 487 WILLITS ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3307 |
| Document Number | 0000221490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56850/806 |
| Instrument | 221490 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 487 WILLITS ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3307 |
| Document Number | 0000072184 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 487 WILLITS ST BIRMINGHAM MI 480093307, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3307 |
| Document Number | 0000072184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 051764/000393 |
| Instrument | 72184 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 487 WILLITS ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3307 |
| Document Number | 0000230824 |
| Book / Page | 051399 / 000395 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 230824 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Lifetime Benefit |
| Address | 487 WILLITS ST BIRMINGHAM MI 480093307, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3307 |
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 | $19,790.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $695,320 (+18.08%) | $1,390,640 (+18.08%) |
| 2024 | $21,936.00 (+9.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $588,840 | $1,177,680 | |
| 2021 | $20,071.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1981–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 | 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.
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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