657 Birch Ln, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 657 Birch Ln, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,923 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$210,000 (Jul 2015)
Tax Bill	$9,318 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Construction Loan Apr 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`014 05 0277 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`014 05 0277 000`
Alternative APN	`40 014 05 0277 000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,923 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,923 sqft
Basement Area	1,560 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,560 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage Area	636 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	657 BIRCH LN
City	GROSSE POINTE WOODS
State	MI
Zip	48236-2462
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1B
Legal Description	WDZZB277 LOT 277 FAIRHOLME NO 5 PC 393 621 L80 P20 WCR K 100.00
Legal Subdivision	FAIRHOLME NO 5
Legal Lot Number	277
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	GROSSE POINTE WOODS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2028
Census Tract	551100

Owner

657 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2022.

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	657 BIRCH LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-2462
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 30, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Apr 27, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Mar 23, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CHEMICAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2015305490
Deed Book / Page	52372 / 796
Last Transfer Date	Apr 19, 2022
Transfer Doc	0575960779
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2026
Property Address	657 BIRCH LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-2462
Document Number	0000168871
Book / Page	60252 / 1155
Instrument Date	Apr 21, 2026
Instrument	2026168871
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	657 BIRCH LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-2462

Mortgage

Document Number	0000168871,
Date	Apr 30, 2026
Book Page	60252/1155
Instrument	2026168871

Lender

Name	HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 21, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.38%
Max Rate	-1%

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Apr 27, 2022
Property Address	657 BIRCH LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-2462
Document Number	0575960779
Book / Page	57596 / 779
Map Reference	LB 80 PG 20
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2022
Instrument	2022170815
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 25, 2022
Title Company	HBI TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	657 BIRCH LN, 657, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-2462

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	657 BIRCH LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-2462

Mortgage

Document Number	0057596781
Date	Apr 27, 2022
Instrument	57596/781

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	657 BIRCH LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-2462
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0535901216
Date	Mar 23, 2017
Book Page	53590/1216
Instrument	2017083320

Lender

Name	CHEMICAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	MIDLAND, MI 48640

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 657 Birch Ln was $9,318 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Grosse Pointe Woods City
Unified School District	Grosse Pointe Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$240,200 (+6.38%)	$480,400 (+6.38%)
2025	$9,318.00 Homeowner's exemption	$225,800	$451,600
2023	$8,591.00 Homeowner's exemption	$197,800 (+11%)	$395,600 (+11%)
2022		$178,200	$356,400
2019	$7,763.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 657 Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 657 Birch Ln 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	GROSSE POINTE WOODS serves 16,135 people · EPA ID MI0002920
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	11 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 455 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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