Oakland County property record for 1559 Dorothea Rd, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,971 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,513 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-17-259-010 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-17-259-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 915 sqft |
| Basement Area | 805 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 805 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,971 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 290 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 137 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1559 DOROTHEA RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-2107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 17 PERRY-MORTENSON CO'S PLEASANT HOMES SUB. LOT 189 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | PERRY-MORTENSON COS PLEASANT HOMES |
| Legal Lot Number | 189 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 170000 |
Source: Oakland County records · APN 04-25-17-259-010
Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1559 DOROTHEA RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-2107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000288574 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 07, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1559 DOROTHEA RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-2107 |
| Document Number | 0000288574 |
| Book / Page | 57257 / 353 |
| Map Reference | LB 10 PG 46 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 288574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 03, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1559 DOROTHEA RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-2107 |
Source: Oakland County records · Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Berkley City |
| County | Oakland County |
| Unified School District | Berkley School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,513.00 (-2.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $162,860 (+18.73%) | $325,720 (+18.73%) |
| 2024 | $3,617.00 (+19.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $137,170 | $274,340 | |
| 2021 | $3,022.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Oakland County (26125C), updated December 8, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 261251700001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 699 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BERKLEY serves 14,970 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 9 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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