Oakland County property record for 1214 E 5th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,330 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,706 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,444 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-22-254-004 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-22-254-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,330 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,277 sqft |
| Basement Area | 854 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,277 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,706 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1214 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48067-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 22 WATCH FARM SUB E 40 FT OF LOT 18 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATCH FARM SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 184400 |
1214 E 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1214 E 5TH ST, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201551023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47979 / 26 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0294090093 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1214 E 5TH ST, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1214 E 54TH ST, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067 |
| Document Number | 0000035698 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55663/600 |
| Instrument | 35698 |
| Name | THE ANDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60614 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1214 E 5th St was $6,444 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22.1% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 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 | $6,444.00 (-22.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $279,290 | $558,580 |
| 2024 | $8,269.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1214 E 5th St 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 | 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.
The area around 1214 E 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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