Oakland County property record for 700 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,914 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,900,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $21,603 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-228-002 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-228-002 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,914 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,457 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,457 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1 ft Width |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Zoned |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 700 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-6444 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | BI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 CAMPBELL'S SUB LOT 3, ALSO VAC 15 FT OF PALM ST ADJ TO SAME BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMPBELL'S SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
700 Forest Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2015.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 180 E BROWN ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6200 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015134622 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48353 / 676 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 700 Forest Ave was $21,603, down 19.4% 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 | $21,603.00 (-19.42%) | $830,580 | $1,661,160 |
| 2024 | $26,810.00 | ||
| 2023 | $752,300 | $1,504,600 | |
| 2021 | $23,622.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 700 Forest 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 | 5 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 700 Forest 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 431 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL | 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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