Oakland County property record for 963 Purdy St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,373 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,871 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-256-005 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-256-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,373 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 497 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 51 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 963 PURDY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-1740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 BUELL'S ADD S 45 FT OF LOT 43, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUELL'S ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 153200 |
963 Purdy St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2021.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 963 PURDY ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MICHIGAN FIRST CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000199618 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 963 PURDY ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1740 |
| Document Number | 0000199618 |
| Book / Page | 56703 / 776 |
| Map Reference | LB 41718 PG 825 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 199618 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 963 PURDY ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1740 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 963 PURDY ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1740 |
| Document Number | 0000076024 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 963 PURDY ST BIRMINGHAM MI 480091740, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1740 |
| Document Number | 0000076024 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 052833/000868 |
| Instrument | 76024 |
| Name | MICHIGAN FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI 48076 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 963 Purdy St was $3,871 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 | $3,871.00 (-9.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $230,770 | $461,540 |
| 2024 | $4,290.00 | ||
| 2023 | $239,850 | $479,700 | |
| 2021 | $3,926.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 963 Purdy St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 963 Purdy St 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 772 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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