Oakland County property record for 860 Knox St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,125 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,681 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-25-486-003 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-25-486-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,125 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 373 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | 101 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 860 KNOX ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-5770 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 25 H A POPPLETON'S ADD LOT 9 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | H A POPPLETON'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 153100 |
860 Knox St is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2019.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1612 MUER DR, TROY, MI 48084-1559 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INDEPENDENT BANK |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer INDEPENDENT BK |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20163777 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48953 / 656 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000116747 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 860 KNOX ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-5770 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, EMBASSY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 860 KNOX ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-5770 |
| Document Number | 0000150546 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56382/845 |
| Instrument | 150546 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 860 KNOX ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-5770 |
| Document Number | 0000109176 |
| Book / Page | 054311 / 000883 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 109176 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1612 MUER DR TROY MI 480841559, TROY, MI 48084-1559 |
| Document Number | 109177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 054311/000885 |
| Instrument | 109177 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 7, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 860 KNOX ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-5770 |
| Document Number | 0000116747 |
| Book / Page | 053050 / 000821 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 116747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1612 MUER DR TROY MI 480841559, TROY, MI 48084-1559 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 860 Knox St was $10,681, down 19.6% 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 | $10,681.00 (-19.63%) | $272,000 | $544,000 |
| 2024 | $13,289.00 | ||
| 2023 | $247,060 | $494,120 | |
| 2021 | $9,118.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 860 Knox St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1983–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1997 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes,and Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 860 Knox St 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 | 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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