159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI 48017 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI 48017 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Square Footage822 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$95,000 (2006)
Tax Bill$1,841.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Oakland County records · APN 16-25-04-230-002

Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address159 MADISON AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1973
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 26, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 02, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 23, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 23, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 12, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2006134080
Deed Book / Page37601 / 560
Last Transfer DateOct 18, 2022
Transfer Doc0000463201
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateOct 26, 2022
Property Address159 MADISON AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1973
Document Number0000463201
Book / Page58215 / 786
Map ReferenceLB 18 PG 29
Instrument DateOct 18, 2022
Instrument463201
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 04, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address323 WOODSIDE RD, 323, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2609

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address323 WOODSIDE RD, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2609

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateNov 02, 2021
Property Address159 MADISON AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1973
Document Number0000251905
Book / Page57046 / 103
Map ReferenceLB 18 PG 29
Instrument DateOct 12, 2021
Instrument251905
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 12, 2022
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, EMBASSY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address159 MADISON AVE, 159, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1973

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address323 WOODSIDE RD, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2609

Mortgage

Document Number0057046105
DateNov 02, 2021
Instrument57046/105
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County records · Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyOakland County
MunicipalityClawson City
Unified School DistrictClawson City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,841.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption$91,840 (+19.58%)$183,680 (+19.58%)
2024$1,802.00 (+10.42%)
2023$76,800$153,600
2021$1,632.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Oakland County (26125C), updated December 8, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-25-04-230-002

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area822 sqft Living Area
1st Floor800 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area800 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement800 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Depth X Width120 ft x 40 ft Depth x Width
Porch Area212 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 MADISON AVE
CityCLAWSON
StateMI
Zip48017-1973
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 4 ROYAL OAK PARK SUB LOT 23
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionROYAL OAK PARK SUB
Legal Lot Number23
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Minor Civil DivisionCLAWSON
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1005
Census Tract180300

Nearby Properties on Madison Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number