Oakland County property record for 687 Davis Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-476-021 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-476-021 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 829 sqft |
| Basement Area | 719 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 719 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| 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 | 452 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 687 DAVIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-2015 |
| 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 983 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 983 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
687 Davis Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Oakland County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 687 DAVIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024117087 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59726 / 515 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043033 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 687 DAVIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2015 |
| Document Number | 0000142283 |
| Book / Page | 61581 / 221 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026142283 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 687 DAVIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2015 |
| Document Number | 0000142283, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 61581/221 |
| Instrument | 2026142283 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 687 DAVIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2015 |
| Document Number | 0000043033 |
| Book / Page | 58548 / 863 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 43033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 687 DAVIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2015 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 687 DAVIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2015 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 687 Davis Ave was $6,766 with a homeowner's exemption, up 35% from the year before.
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 | $6,766.00 (+34.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $200,390 | $400,780 |
| 2024 | $5,013.00 | ||
| 2023 | $204,070 | $408,140 | |
| 2021 | $4,587.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 687 Davis 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 687 Davis 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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