711 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 711 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 3 ba · 2,535 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$615,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$13,772 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-19-36-478-027`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-19-36-478-027`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,535 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,065 sqft
Basement Area	841 sqft
Finished Basement	841 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1936
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Stucco
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	26 sqft
Patio Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	711 SMITH AVE
City	BIRMINGHAM
State	MI
Zip	48009-4710
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 887
Legal Range	10E
Legal Township	02N
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Legal Lot Number	887
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	BIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	153300

Owner

711 Smith Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1917 BOWERS ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6888
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 20, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021220857
Deed Book / Page	56847 / 619
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 28, 1996
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Sep 14, 2021
Property Address	711 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4710
Document Number	0000220857
Book / Page	56847 / 619
Map Reference	LB 27 PG 5
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2021
Instrument	220857
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,289.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	711 SMITH AVE, 711, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4710

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1917 BOWERS ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6888

Mortgage

Document Number	0056847622
Date	Sep 14, 2021
Instrument	56847/622

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 711 Smith Ave was $13,772, down 19.4% from the year before.

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	$13,772.00 (-19.42%)	$345,550	$691,100
2024	$17,091.00
2023		$314,570	$629,140
2021	$6,272.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 711 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 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.

Wildfire

The area around 711 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 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 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