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505 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 505 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 6 ba · 4,194 sqft · built 1872
Lot Size0.163 acres (7,100 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$1,465,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$27,395 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Transfer
Dec 2020 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-19-36-135-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-19-36-135-008

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area4,194 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,182 sqft
Basement Area1,309 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,309 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1872
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2017
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area7,100 sqft (0.163 acres)
Lot Dimensions103 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area491 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area141 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address505 TOWNSEND ST
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateMI
Zip48009-1447
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT2N, R10E, SEC 36 CASTLE ADD LOT 43, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME 11-1-89 CORR
Legal Range10E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionCASTLE ADD
Legal Lot Number43
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract153200

Owner

505 Townsend St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2021.

Source: Oakland County records, as of July 24, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address505 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1447
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 7, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 22, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 16, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 18, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
CAPITAL TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY, CAPITAL TITLE INS AGCY
Aug 29, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 18, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 18, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 29, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020269293
Deed Book / Page55359 / 262
Last Transfer DateApr 1, 2021
Transfer Doc0000089056
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateApr 7, 2021
Property Address505 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1447
Document Number0000089056
Book / Page56018 / 708
Map ReferenceLB 3 PG 9
Instrument DateApr 1, 2021
Instrument89056
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address505 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1447

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateDec 22, 2020
Property Address505 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1447
Document Number0000271449
Book / Page055374 / 000090
Instrument DateDec 15, 2020
Instrument271449
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address505 TOWNSEND ST BIRMINGHAM MI 480091447, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1447

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateDec 16, 2020
Property Address505 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1447
Document Number0000267781
Book / Page055348 / 000671
Instrument DateDec 5, 2020
Instrument267781
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address505 TOWNSEND ST BIRMINGHAM MI 480091447, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1447

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateDec 18, 2020
Property Address505 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1447
Document Number0000214906
Book / Page055359 / 000262
Instrument DateNov 24, 2020
Instrument214906
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2021
Title CompanyCAPITAL TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY, CAPITAL TITLE INS AGCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$12,599.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address633 HARMON ST BIRMINGHAM MI 480093819, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3819

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateAug 29, 2017
Property Address505 TOWNSEND ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1447
Document Number0000162509
Book / Page051020 / 000449
Instrument DateAug 28, 2017
Instrument162509
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address350 WOODRIDGE RD BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Townsend St was $27,395 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% from the year before.

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBirmingham City
CountyOakland County
Unified School DistrictBirmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$27,395.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption$876,470$1,752,940
2024$30,365.00
2023$749,530$1,499,060
2021$29,021.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 505 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

The area around 505 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBIRMINGHAM
serves 20,472 people · EPA ID MI0000730
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 418 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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