Oakland County property record for 8568 Buffalo Dr, Commerce Township, MI 48382
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,305 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,589 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | E-17-12-202-003 |
| Primary APN | E-17-12-202-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,305 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,305 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 8568 BUFFALO DR |
|---|---|
| City | COMMERCE TOWNSHIP |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48382-3406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R8E, SEC 12 GOLF MANOR SUB NO 3 LOT 140 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLF MANOR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COMMERCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 134400 |
8568 Buffalo Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8568 BUFFALO DR, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-3406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SHORE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LEVEL ONE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020240847 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55179 / 260 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000142499 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 8568 BUFFALO DR, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-3406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000104703 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 51929/00752 |
| Instrument | 104703 |
| Name | SHORE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TROY, MI 48083 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8568 BUFFALO DR, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000240847 |
| Book / Page | 55179 / 260 |
| Map Reference | LB 100 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 240847 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,021.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8568 BUFFALO DR, 8568, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-3406 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8568 BUFFALO DR, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-3406 |
| Document Number | 0055179423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 55179/423 |
| Name | LEVEL ONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8568 Buffalo Dr was $2,589 with a homeowner's exemption, down 37.1% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| County Subdivision | Commerce Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,589.00 (-37.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $146,020 | $292,040 |
| 2024 | $4,116.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,650 | $259,300 | |
| 2021 | $3,615.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8568 Buffalo Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 Claims | 3 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 8568 Buffalo Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | COMMERCE TOWNSHIP serves 19,811 people · EPA ID MI0001573 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 264 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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