Oakland County property record for 488 Willits St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,620 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $980,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $18,564 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Construction Loan Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-25-376-040 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-25-376-040 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Basement Area | 734 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 734 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 305 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 142 sqft |
| Deck Area | 197 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 488 WILLITS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-3310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 25 PARK SUB LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 152600 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8211 HENDRIE BLVD, HUNTINGTON WOODS, MI 48070-1611 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Man, Separate Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024144788 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59891 / 493 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 20260010766 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 488 WILLITS ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3310 |
| Document Number | 20260010766 |
| Book / Page | 60897 / 127 |
| Map Reference | LB 8 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260010766 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, TWENTY TWO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8211 HENDRIE BLVD, HUNTINGTON WOODS, MI 48070-1611 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8211 HENDRIE BLVD, HUNTINGTON WOODS, MI 48070-1611 |
| Document Number | 0060897130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 60897/130 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 379 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2057 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.99% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2034 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.9% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 488 WILLITS ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3310 |
| Document Number | 0000184975 |
| Book / Page | 56605 / 303 |
| Map Reference | LB 8 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 184975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 4790 CAUGHLIN PKWY, RENO, NV 89519-0907 |
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 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 | $18,564.00 (+42.78%) | $454,060 (+20.43%) | $908,120 (+20.43%) |
| 2024 | $13,002.00 (+15.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $377,030 | $754,060 | |
| 2021 | $11,297.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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