671 S Bates St, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 671 S Bates St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 4 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,492 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$950,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$19,589 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-19-36-178-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-19-36-178-011`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,124 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,467 sqft
Basement Area	1,467 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,467 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1988
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	448 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	76 sqft
Deck Area	270 sqft
Patio Area	270 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	671 S BATES ST
City	BIRMINGHAM
State	MI
Zip	48009-1435
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RI
Legal Description	T2N, R10E, SEC 36 ASSESSOR'S REPLAT OF PART OF TORREY'S, HOOD'S & SMITH ADDS LOT 55
Legal Range	10E
Legal Township	02N
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	SMITH ADD
Legal Lot Number	55
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	BIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	153200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	671 S BATES ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1435
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 17, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020241811
Deed Book / Page	55185 / 795
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 20, 1997
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Nov 17, 2020
Property Address	671 S BATES ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1435
Document Number	0000241811
Book / Page	055185 / 000795
Instrument Date	Sep 21, 2020
Instrument	241811
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 28, 2020
Title Company	EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$8,170.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
Municipality	Birmingham City
County	Oakland County
Unified School District	Birmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$19,589.00 (-20.4%)	$484,350 (+5.49%)	$968,700 (+5.49%)
2024	$24,609.00 (+13.65%)
2023		$459,160	$918,320
2021	$21,654.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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