Oakland County property record for 13740 Elgin St, Oak Park, MI 48237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,131 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,879 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,330 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-25-19-281-015 |
| Primary APN | 52-25-19-281-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,131 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,118 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,879 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 42.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Patio Area | 157 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 13740 ELGIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK PARK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48237-1100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 19 COURTNESS PARK SUB LOT 157 & W 2.5 FT OF LOT 158 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | COURTNESS PARK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 157-158 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK PARK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 171000 |
13740 Elgin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13740 ELGIN ST, OAK PARK, MI 48237-1100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13740 Elgin St was $2,330 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Oak Park City |
| Unified School District | Berkley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,330.00 (+1.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $121,300 Land $19,600 Building $101,700 | $242,600 Land $39,200 Building $203,400 |
| 2024 | $2,289.00 | ||
| 2023 | $98,100 Land $14,100 Building $84,000 | $196,200 Land $28,200 Building $168,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,955.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13740 Elgin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 13740 Elgin 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 |
|---|
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 | OAK PARK serves 29,654 people · EPA ID MI0004880 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 820 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures