Oakland County property record for 655 Bird Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,687 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $314,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,497 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-480-060 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-480-060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,687 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 937 sqft |
| Basement Area | 458 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 458 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 203 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Deck Area | 231 sqft |
| Patio Area | 231 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 655 BIRD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-2011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB LOT 785 12-4-87 FR 056 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,785 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
655 Bird Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 2003454806 |
| Deed Book / Page | 30637 / 323 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000197787 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 655 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 655 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2011 |
| Document Number | 0000125957 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56234/133 |
| Instrument | 125957 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 655 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PARTNERS TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 655 BIRD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2011 |
| Document Number | 0000268336 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 55352/751 |
| Instrument | 268336 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 175 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 655 Bird Ave was $6,497 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 | $6,497.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $290,010 | $580,020 |
| 2024 | $7,201.00 | ||
| 2023 | $256,980 | $513,960 | |
| 2021 | $6,589.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 655 Bird Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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.
The area around 655 Bird Ave 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 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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