Oakland County property record for 5251 Bella Dr, Highland, MI 48356
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 4.5 acres (196,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,302 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | H-11-02-451-009 |
| Primary APN | H-11-02-451-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,265 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,265 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,265 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 196,020 sqft (4.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 638 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5251 BELLA DR |
|---|---|
| City | HIGHLAND |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48356-1317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RV |
| Legal Description | T3N, R7E, SEC 2 PART OF SE 1/4 BEG AT PT DIST N 87-50-23 E 1358.86 FT & N 02-31-19 W 345.48 FT FROM S 1/4 COR, TH S 87-28-41 W 239.38 FT, TH N 10-37-14 W 697.26 FT, TH S 77-17-17 E 34.79 FT, TH N 87-28-41 E 304.04 FT, TH S 02-31-19 E 681.17 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 131500 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5251 BELLA DR, HIGHLAND, MI 48356-1317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MICHIGAN FIRST CU |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer EIT TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017232594 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51410 / 224 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000257884 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 5251 BELLA DR, HIGHLAND, MI 48356-1317 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5251 BELLA DR, HIGHLAND, MI 48356-1317 |
| Document Number | 0000003625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55450/525 |
| Instrument | 3625 |
| Name | MICHIGAN FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5251 BELLA DR, HIGHLAND, MI 48356-1317 |
| Document Number | 0000232594 |
| Book / Page | 051410 / 000224 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 232594 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | EIT TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $774.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2669 IVY HILL DR COMMERCE TOWNSHIP MI 483825126, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-5126 |
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| County Subdivision | Highland Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Huron Valley Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,302.00 (-32.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $301,270 (+23.5%) | $602,540 (+23.5%) |
| 2024 | $7,809.00 (+18.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $243,940 | $487,880 | |
| 2021 | $6,591.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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