Oakland County property record for 1287 Darlene Ave, Madison Heights, MI 48071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 980 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,450 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44-25-13-255-023 |
| Primary APN | 44-25-13-255-023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,184 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 368 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1287 DARLENE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON HEIGHTS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48071-2970 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 RES |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 13 ARNOLD HEIGHTS SUB LOT 77 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARNOLD HEIGHTS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 181300 |
1287 Darlene Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1287 DARLENE AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-2970 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMERICA BANK |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201643355 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49143 / 634 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000166218 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1287 DARLENE AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-2970 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1287 DARLENE AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-2970 |
| Document Number | 0000470040 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 58252/879 |
| Instrument | 470040 |
| Name | COMERICA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1287 DARLENE AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-2970 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | MTG |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1287 DARLENE AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-2970 |
| Document Number | 0000080361 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55970/716 |
| Instrument | 80361 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1287 Darlene Ave was $3,450 with a homeowner's exemption, down 14.8% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Madison Heights City |
| Unified School District | Lamphere Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,450.00 (-14.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,850 | $203,700 |
| 2024 | $4,049.00 | ||
| 2023 | $85,930 | $171,860 | |
| 2021 | $3,697.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1287 Darlene 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 | 1 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 risk around 1287 Darlene 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MADISON HEIGHTS serves 29,694 people · EPA ID MI0004000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) 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 439 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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