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545 W Brown St, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 545 W Brown St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,820 sqft · built 1932
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,186 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$700,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill$22,857 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Line of Credit
Dec 2022 Sale
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-19-36-152-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-19-36-152-003

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,820 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,743 sqft
Basement Area971 sqft
Finished Basement971 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1932
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,186 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Dimensions103 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area479 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area167 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address545 W BROWN ST
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateMI
Zip48009-1458
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT2N, R10E, SEC 36 BIRD & STANLEY'S ADD LOT 19
Legal Range10E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionBIRD & STANLEY'S ADD
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract153200

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address545 W BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL CU
Dec 22, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC
Mar 25, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA
Feb 4, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY, HERITAGE TITLE AGCY
Jan 23, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 1, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 1, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202017340
Deed Book / Page53751 / 94
Prior Transfer DateFeb 16, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0291010707
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address545 W BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address545 W BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458

Mortgage

Document Number0000197762
DateAug 12, 2021
Book Page56690/847
Instrument197762
Lender
NameMICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPLYMOUTH, MI 48170
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateDec 22, 2022
Property Address545 W BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458
Document Number0000485830
Book / Page58335 / 562
Map ReferenceLB 3 PG 7
Instrument DateDec 14, 2022
Instrument485830
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2023
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address545 W BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address559 W BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1469

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address545 W BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000056679
DateMar 25, 2020
Book Page53990/648
Instrument56679
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2050

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateFeb 4, 2020
Property Address545 W BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458
Document Number0000024766
Book / Page053793 / 000218
Instrument DateJan 22, 2020
Instrument24766
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 11, 2020
Title CompanyHERITAGE TITLE COMPANY, HERITAGE TITLE AGCY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address545 W BROWN ST BIRMINGHAM MI 480091458, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJan 23, 2020
Property Address545 W BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458
Document Number0000017340
Book / Page053751 / 000094
Instrument DateJan 7, 2020
Instrument17340
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$6,020.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address545 W BROWN ST BIRMINGHAM MI 480091458, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458

August 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateAug 1, 2019
Property Address545 W BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1458
Document Number0000122948
Book / Page053089 / 000465
Instrument DateJul 16, 2019
Instrument122948
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,190.60
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address503 S SAGINAW ST FLINT MI 485021820, FLINT, MI 48502-1820

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 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$22,857.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption$787,050 (+25.85%)$1,574,100 (+25.85%)
2024$25,335.00 (+31.17%)
2023$625,380$1,250,760
2021$19,315.00

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

Flood

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

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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