Oakland County property record for 1209 E 5th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $256,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,577 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-22-209-023 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-22-209-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 782 sqft |
| Basement Area | 807 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 807 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1209 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48067-2903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 22 FOURTH AVENUE SUB LOT 36 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOURTH AVENUE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 184400 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 E 5TH ST, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202324184 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58472 / 702 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000444013 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1209 E 5TH ST, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2903 |
| Document Number | 0000024184 |
| Book / Page | 58472 / 702 |
| Map Reference | LB 17 PG 1&1A |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 24184 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | PARKS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,920.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1209 E 5TH ST, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2903 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 PINE ST, ROCHESTER, MI 48307-1931 |
| Document Number | 0058472704 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 58472/704 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1209 E 5TH ST, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2903 |
| Document Number | 0000444013 |
| Book / Page | 58112 / 75 |
| Map Reference | LB 17 PG 1&1A |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 444013 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4845 SNYDER AVE APT 1, 4845, FREMONT, MI 49412-8573 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 4845 SNYDER AVE APT 1, 1, FREMONT, MI 49412-8573 |
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Royal Oak City |
| Unified School District | Royal Oak City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,577.00 (-22.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $133,200 | $266,400 |
| 2024 | $4,591.00 |
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 | 3 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 | 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 | CITY OF ROYAL OAK serves 57,236 people · EPA ID MI0005830 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 898 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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