970 Pilgrim Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 970 Pilgrim Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4 ba · 3,074 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	0.278 acres (12,110 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$850,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$17,710 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Transfer Jan 2018 Line of Credit + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-19-26-254-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-19-26-254-008`
Alternative APN	`1926254008`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,074 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,642 sqft
Basement Area	1,095 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,095 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1942
Effective Year Built	Effective 1942
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,110 sqft (0.278 acres)
Lot Dimensions	151 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Area	405 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	32 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	970 PILGRIM AVE
City	BIRMINGHAM
State	MI
Zip	48009-1213
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RI
Legal Description	T2N, R10E, SEC 26 THE HEIGHTS LOT 27
Legal Range	10E
Legal Township	02N
Legal Section	26
Legal Subdivision	THE HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	BIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	152600

Owner

970 Pilgrim Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2018.

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 22, 2025	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jan 25, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA
Nov 28, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Sep 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Apr 24, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 30, 1997
Deed Document Number	201869758
Deed Book / Page	51751 / 120
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 12, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000185381
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2025
Property Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213
Document Number	20250161458
Book / Page	60815 / 329
Map Reference	LB 34 PG 53
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2025
Instrument	20250161458
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 31, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Property Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000012508
Date	Jan 25, 2018
Book Page	51501/00203
Instrument	012508

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	299 Months
Due	Dec 8, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Property Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000192015
Date	Nov 28, 2018
Book Page	52389/00742
Instrument	192015

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Property Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213

Mortgage

Document Number	0000197476
Date	Sep 28, 2020
Book Page	54898/1
Instrument	197476

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	358 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2018
Property Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213
Document Number	0000069758
Book / Page	51751 / 00120
Map Reference	LB 34 PG 53
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2018
Instrument	69758
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$7,310.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, 970, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	970 PILGRIM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1213

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Pilgrim Ave was $17,710 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% from the year before.

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
Municipality	Birmingham City
County	Oakland County
Unified School District	Birmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$17,710.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption	$572,760	$1,145,520
2024	$19,630.00
2023		$505,870	$1,011,740
2021	$18,071.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 970 Pilgrim 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	9 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

Wildfire risk around 970 Pilgrim 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet.

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