Oakland County property record for 555 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,023 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $502,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,165 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-454-023 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-454-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,023 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 797 sqft |
| Basement Area | 767 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 767 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 404 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 229 sqft |
| Patio Area | 348 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 555 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-4712 |
| 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 35 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENT CU |
| Jan 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOV'T CU |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017168126 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51053 / 714 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000124462 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 555 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4712 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4712 |
| Document Number | 20260003812 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Book Page | 60859/547 |
| Instrument | 20260003812 |
| Name | MICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 555 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4712 |
| Document Number | 0000029182 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 SMITH AVE BIRMINGHAM MI 480094712, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4712 |
| Document Number | 0000029182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 053816/000187 |
| Instrument | 29182 |
| Name | MICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOV'T CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 6, 2030 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 555 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4712 |
| Document Number | 0000168126 |
| Book / Page | 051053 / 000714 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 168126 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,317.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 SMITH AVE BIRMINGHAM MI 480094712, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4712 |
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 | $10,165.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $341,360 (+17.56%) | $682,720 (+17.56%) |
| 2024 | $11,267.00 (+9.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $290,370 | $580,740 | |
| 2021 | $10,309.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 815 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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