Oakland County property record for 540 Bird Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,231 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,617 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-457-009 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-457-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,231 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,051 sqft |
| Basement Area | 708 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 708 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,184 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 299 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 28 sqft |
| Patio Area | 37 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 540 BIRD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-2066 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 JAMES L TODD & LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S INDIAN VILLAGE SUB LOT 72, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
Source: Oakland County records · APN 08-19-36-457-009
Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2066 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Oakland County records · Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Birmingham City |
| County | Oakland County |
| Unified School District | Birmingham City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,617.00 (-9.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $211,790 (+12.06%) | $423,580 (+12.06%) |
| 2024 | $4,008.00 (+9.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $189,000 | $378,000 | |
| 2021 | $3,668.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of December 8, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 815 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BIRMINGHAM serves 20,472 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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