Oakland County property record for 967 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,249 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,665 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-227-014 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-227-014 |
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| 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 | 2,249 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 639 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 639 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,665 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 490 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 122 sqft |
| Patio Area | 587 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 967 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-6425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 SNOW SUB LOT 8 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | SNOW SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1801 BRIARWOOD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-2276 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BRYAN FARANSO |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020163257 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54668 / 494 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 967 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6425 |
| Document Number | 0000146447 |
| Book / Page | 61606 / 270 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026146447 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 967 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6425 |
| Document Number | 0000146447, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 61606/270 |
| Instrument | 2026146447 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 967 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 967 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6425 |
| Document Number | 0000101521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58880/211 |
| Instrument | 101521 |
| Name | BRYAN FARANSO |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 498 DUNSTON RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 967 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6425 |
| Document Number | 0000163257 |
| Book / Page | 54668 / 494 |
| Map Reference | LB 31 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 163257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,698.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21261 CHASE DR, 21261, NOVI, MI 48375-4751 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3202 CAMDEN DR, TROY, MI 48084-7027 |
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 | $9,239.00 (-12.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $349,400 (+23.63%) | $698,800 (+23.63%) |
| 2024 | $10,609.00 (+10.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $282,620 | $565,240 | |
| 2021 | $9,598.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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