Oakland County property record for 607 S Bates St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,904 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,542 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $31,033 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-178-028 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-178-028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,164 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,542 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Garage Area | 521 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 21 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 607 S BATES ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-1435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 ASSESSOR'S REPLAT OF PART OF TORREY'S, HOOD'S & SMITH ADDS PART OF LOT 53 BEG AT SW LOT COR, TH N 01-09-00 E 86.66 FT, TH S 89-06-52 E 121.39 FT, TH S 00-44-40 W 86.70 FT, TH N 89-05-49 W 122 FT TO BEG 12-5-17 FR 026 & 027 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 153200 |
607 S Bates St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2016.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 607 S BATES ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016159111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49721 / 360 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 607 S Bates St was $31,033 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 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 | $31,033.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,160,790 | $2,321,580 |
| 2024 | $34,398.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,013,040 | $2,026,080 | |
| 2021 | $31,473.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 607 S Bates St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 607 S Bates 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 772 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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