Oakland County property record for 887 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,057 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,548 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-227-009 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-227-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,057 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,193 sqft |
| Basement Area | 909 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 909 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 377 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 58 sqft |
| Patio Area | 602 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 887 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-6452 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 SNOW SUB LOT 13 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | SNOW SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
887 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 887 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6452 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201930639 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52625 / 804 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 887 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6452 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000015719 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 53742/00882 |
| Instrument | 15719 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 887 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6452 |
| Document Number | 0000030639 |
| Book / Page | 52625 / 00804 |
| Map Reference | LB 31 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 030639 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,440.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 FAIRWAY DR, 1600, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1810 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 887 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6452 |
| Document Number | 0000030640 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 030640 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 887 Forest Ave was $6,548 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 | $6,548.00 (-9.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $347,840 | $695,680 |
| 2024 | $7,257.00 | ||
| 2023 | $280,340 | $560,680 | |
| 2021 | $6,640.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 887 Forest 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 | 5 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 risk around 887 Forest Ave 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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