Oakland County property record for 997 Wakefield St, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,538 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,437 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-35-481-009 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-35-481-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,539 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,245 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,245 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,538 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 449 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 38 sqft |
| Deck Area | 18 sqft |
| Patio Area | 18 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 997 WAKEFIELD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-3035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 35 J LEE BAKER CO'S BIRMINGHAM HILLS SUB ELY 16.66 FT OF LOT 28, ALL OF LOT 29, ALSO WLY 1.67 FT OF LOT 30 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | J LEE BAKER CO'S BIRMINGHAM HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 28-30 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 152700 |
997 Wakefield St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 997 WAKEFIELD ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK INC |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022365110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57676 / 671 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000121114 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 997 WAKEFIELD ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3035 |
| Document Number | 0000039826 |
| Book / Page | 61073 / 394 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202639826 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 997 WAKEFIELD ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3035 |
| Document Number | 0000039826, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Book Page | 61073/394 |
| Instrument | 202639826 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK INC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Mar 22, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.01% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 997 WAKEFIELD ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3035 |
| Document Number | 0000365110 |
| Book / Page | 57676 / 671 |
| Map Reference | LB 41 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 365110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,125.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5101 MYSTIC LAKE DR, 5101, BRIGHTON, MI 48116-7741 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 997 WAKEFIELD ST, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-3035 |
| Document Number | 0057676678 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 57676/678 |
| Name | STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 997 Wakefield St was $9,437 with a homeowner's exemption, down 12.9% 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 | $9,437.00 (-12.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $279,520 | $559,040 |
| 2024 | $10,838.00 | ||
| 2023 | $270,370 | $540,740 | |
| 2021 | $6,465.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 997 Wakefield St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 997 Wakefield 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 623 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 |
| 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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