879 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 879 Humphrey Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,683 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$700,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$16,738 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-19-36-428-035`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-19-36-428-035`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,683 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,523 sqft
Basement Area	1,133 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,133 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2004
Effective Year Built	Effective 2004
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	389 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	165 sqft
Deck Area	49 sqft
Patio Area	89 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	879 HUMPHREY AVE
City	BIRMINGHAM
State	MI
Zip	48009-1776
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 1272
Legal Range	10E
Legal Township	02N
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	LEINBACH-HUMPHREY'S WOODWARD AVE SUB
Legal Lot Number	1272
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	BIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	153300

Owner

879 Humphrey Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.

Source: Oakland County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1028 CHESTER ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4103
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 24, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022294597
Deed Book / Page	57293 / 151
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 13, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0000359413
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2022
Property Address	879 HUMPHREY AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1776
Document Number	0000294597
Book / Page	57293 / 151
Map Reference	LB 27 PG 5
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2021
Instrument	294597
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 9, 2022
Title Company	EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$5,250.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	31805 TELEGRAPH RD, 31805, FRANKLIN, MI 48025-1256

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1028 CHESTER ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-4103

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 879 Humphrey Ave was $16,738, down 20.5% 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	$16,738.00 (-20.46%)	$413,870	$827,740
2024	$21,044.00
2023		$387,320	$774,640
2021	$10,727.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 879 Humphrey 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 879 Humphrey 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 864 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