Oakland County property record for 863 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,342 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $13,318 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-478-035 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-478-035 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,342 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,115 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,115 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,115 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| 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 | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 375 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 403 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 863 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-2041 |
| 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 879 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 879 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 153300 |
863 Smith Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 863 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, TWENTY TWO TITLE |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023109737 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58925 / 179 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 863 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | EVONS TITLE, DEVON TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3270 MORNINGVIEW TER, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301-2556 |
| Document Number | 0000107509 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58912/796 |
| Instrument | 107509 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MUNCIE, IN 47305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 863 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2041 |
| Document Number | 0000109737 |
| Book / Page | 58925 / 179 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 109737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, TWENTY TWO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,187.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 863 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2041 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 863 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 863 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000108328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 54305/821 |
| Instrument | 108328 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 5, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 863 Smith Ave was $13,318 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% 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 | $13,318.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $432,370 | $864,740 |
| 2024 | $14,761.00 | ||
| 2023 | $356,660 | $713,320 | |
| 2021 | $11,826.00 |
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 863 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.
The area around 863 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 |
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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 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 |
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