Oakland County property record for 898 Larchlea Dr, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,005 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,327 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,819 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-35-179-031 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-35-179-031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,005 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,005 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,416 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,327 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 434 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 9 sqft |
| Patio Area | 9 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 898 LARCHLEA DR |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-2924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 35 TALIAFERRO ESTATES N 30 FT OF LOT 65 & S 55 FT OF LOT 66 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | TALIAFERRO ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 65-66 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 152700 |
898 Larchlea Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2023 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 898 LARCHLEA DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007533 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 898 LARCHLEA DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2924 |
| Document Number | 0000007533 |
| Book / Page | 58384 / 207 |
| Map Reference | LB 43 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 7533 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 898 LARCHLEA DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2924 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 898 LARCHLEA DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2924 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 898 Larchlea Dr was $6,819 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 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 | $6,819.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $318,760 | $637,520 |
| 2024 | $7,558.00 | ||
| 2023 | $271,640 | $543,280 | |
| 2021 | $6,916.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 898 Larchlea Dr 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 | 1 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 898 Larchlea 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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 405 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 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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