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Last sold for $508,500 on Jan 29, 2021

556 WALLACE ST

BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,635 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$508,500 · Jan 29, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,721 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$350,560 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$320,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$701,120

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 44 ft²Patio · 44 ft²Porch · 165 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Pierce Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Derby Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Ernest W. Seaholm High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Birmingham Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48009These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,935
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,416 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$160,964
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$221,022
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

556 Wallace St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Oakland County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Oakland County

How it measures up in Birmingham 48009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 48009.

Living area1,635 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,073 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 556 Wallace St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 48009Oakland County
Living areabigger than1,635 ft²38% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac35% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than192610% of homes6% of homes

About 556 Wallace St

When did 556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI last sell?

556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI last sold on Jan 29, 2021 for $508,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI?

556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,635 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI built?

556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI?

556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI is assigned to Pierce Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Derby Middle School (middle), rated A; Ernest W. Seaholm High School (high), rated A. All sit in Birmingham Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI compare to other homes in Birmingham 48009?

Among the 9,129 homes in Birmingham 48009, it is bigger than 38% of them (1,635 ft² against a typical 2,073 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1926 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI was $9,721. The county assessed it at $350,560.

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