Oakland County property record for 789 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,851 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Mar 2023 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-426-026 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-426-026 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,609 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Basement Area | 993 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 993 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| 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 | 530 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 65 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-3100 |
| 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 1329 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1329 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
Source: Oakland County records · APN 08-19-36-426-026
Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7113 MEADOWLAKE RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301-3547 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| May 12, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
| May 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022381468 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57767 / 262 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 08, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026859 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Document Number | 0000026859 |
| Book / Page | 59229 / 859 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 08, 2024 |
| Instrument | 26859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7113 MEADOWLAKE RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301-3547 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Document Number | 0000029413 |
| Book / Page | 58500 / 844 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 29413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7113 MEADOWLAKE RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301-3547 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Document Number | 0000381468 |
| Book / Page | 57767 / 262 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | May 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 381468 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 05, 2023 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Document Number | 0057767265 |
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| Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 57767/265 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Document Number | 0000384024 |
| Book / Page | 57781 / 608 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | May 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 384024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 05, 2023 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7113 MEADOWLAKE RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301-3547 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7113 MEADOWLAKE RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301-3547 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 07, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 294 WILSHIRE DR, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48302-1060 |
| Document Number | 0000273334 |
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| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 55388/175 |
| Instrument | 273334 |
| Name | STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Document Number | 0000193959 |
| Book / Page | 54874 / 680 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 193959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 07, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, 789, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 789 RUFFNER AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3100 |
| Document Number | 0054874682 |
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| Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 54874/682 |
| Name | STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
Source: Oakland County records · Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Birmingham City |
| County | Oakland County |
| Unified School District | Birmingham City School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,851.00 (-19.41%) | $239,460 (+13.41%) | $478,920 (+13.41%) |
| 2024 | $10,983.00 (+44.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $211,140 | $422,280 | |
| 2021 | $7,601.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of December 8, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 864 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BIRMINGHAM serves 20,472 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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