Oakland County property record for 898 Putney St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,113 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,756 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,495 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-25-279-004 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-25-279-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,113 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,756 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 452 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 41 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 898 PUTNEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-5625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 25 BIRMINGHAM FOREST HILLS LOT 119 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRMINGHAM |
| Legal Lot Number | 119 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 153100 |
898 Putney St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 898 PUTNEY ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-5625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 898 Putney St was $8,495 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 | $8,495.00 (-9.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $341,360 | $682,720 |
| 2024 | $9,415.00 | ||
| 2023 | $307,700 | $615,400 | |
| 2021 | $8,615.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 898 Putney St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 898 Putney 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 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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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