Oakland County property record for 1505 Helene Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 968 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,379 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-23-381-044 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-23-381-044 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 968 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,191 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 21 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1505 HELENE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48067-3524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 23 ELMCREST SUB THAT PART OF LOTS 56 TO 61 INCL WHICH LIES NLY OF LINE DESC AS BEG AT PT DIST ELY 32 FT FROM |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMCREST |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 184700 |
1505 Helene Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1505 HELENE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-3524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LIBERTY TITLE |
| Jul 20, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202399734 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58870 / 28 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000140322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1505 HELENE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-3524 |
| Document Number | 0000099734 |
| Book / Page | 58870 / 28 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 99734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,362.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29135 SPOON AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4486 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1505 HELENE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-3524 |
| Document Number | 0000097402 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58856/197 |
| Instrument | 97402 |
| Name | FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MURFREESBORO, TN 37129 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1505 HELENE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-3524 |
| Document Number | 0000247861 |
| Book / Page | 055225 / 000277 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 247861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,453.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 720 S EDGEWORTH AVE ROYAL OAK MI 480674060, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4060 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1505 HELENE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-3524 |
| Document Number | 0000140322 |
| Book / Page | 054522 / 000754 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 140322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5621 N WAYNE AVE #E3 CHICAGO IL 606604257, E3, CHICAGO, IL 60660-4257 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1505 HELENE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-3524 |
| Document Number | 0000200154 |
| Book / Page | 052432 / 000620 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 200154 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $246.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1505 HELENE AVE ROYAL OAK MI 480673524, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-3524 |
| Document Number | 200155 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 052432/000623 |
| Instrument | 200155 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 11, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1505 Helene Ave was $3,379 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 | $3,379.00 (-22.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,410 | $246,820 |
| 2024 | $4,335.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1505 Helene Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1505 Helene Ave 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 806 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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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