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687 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 687 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,035 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$255,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$5,590 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Sale
Apr 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-19-36-478-059

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-19-36-478-059

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,035 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,035 sqft
Basement Area1,035 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,035 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area492 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area134 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address687 SMITH AVE
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateMI
Zip48009-2028
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT2N, R10E, SEC 36 LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB LOT 888 10/15/84 FR 055
Legal Range10E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionLEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Legal Lot Number10,888
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract153300

Owner

687 Smith Ave is owned by a company that bought it in August 2019.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address37771 7 MILE RD, LIVONIA, MI 48152-1058
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 5, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 26, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 5, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 5, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2019124825
Deed Book / Page53100 / 872
Prior Transfer DateJun 7, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc0294090354
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateAug 5, 2019
Property Address687 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2028
Document Number0000124825
Book / Page053100 / 000872
Instrument DateJul 24, 2019
Instrument124825
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,193.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address37771 7 MILE RD LIVONIA MI 481521058, LIVONIA, MI 48152-1058

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateApr 26, 2017
Property Address687 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2028
Document Number0000083967
Book / Page050607 / 000613
Instrument DateApr 17, 2017
Instrument83967
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address687 SMITH AVE BIRMINGHAM MI 480092028, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 687 Smith Ave was $5,590, down 19.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBirmingham City
CountyOakland County
Unified School DistrictBirmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,590.00 (-19.42%)$170,030$340,060
2024$6,937.00
2023$149,280$298,560
2021$6,113.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 687 Smith 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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.

Wildfire

The area around 687 Smith 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBIRMINGHAM
serves 20,472 people · EPA ID MI0000730
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting3
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 815 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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