1659 Dorothea Rd, Berkley, MI 48072 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 1659 Dorothea Rd, Berkley, MI 48072

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,057 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.183 acres (7,971 sqft)
Owner	Individual on Record
Last Sale	$279,900 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,796 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-25-17-259-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-25-17-259-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,057 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,047 sqft
Basement Area	1,047 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,047 sqft
Game Room	Game Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Asbestos
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	283 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	242 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1659 DOROTHEA RD
City	BERKLEY
State	MI
Zip	48072-2109
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RI
Legal Description	T1N, R11E, SEC 17 PERRY-MORTENSON CO'S PLEASANT HOMES SUB. LOT 195
Legal Range	11E
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	17
Legal Subdivision	PERRY-MORTENSON COS PLEASANT HOMES
Legal Lot Number	195
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	BERKLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	170000

Owner

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual on Record
Mailing Address	1659 DOROTHEA RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-2109
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 1, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LEVEL ONE BANK
Aug 9, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY
Jan 10, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 29, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021251005
Deed Book / Page	57040 / 229
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 16, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000251005
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Nov 1, 2021
Property Address	1659 DOROTHEA RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-2109
Document Number	0000251005
Book / Page	57040 / 229
Map Reference	LB 10 PG 46
Instrument Date	Aug 16, 2021
Instrument	251005
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 28, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, EMBASSY TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,100.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1864 DOROTHEA RD, 1864, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1808

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1659 DOROTHEA RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-2109

Mortgage

Document Number	0057040231
Date	Nov 1, 2021
Instrument	57040/231

Lender

Name	LEVEL ONE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	358 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2019
Property Address	1659 DOROTHEA RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-2109
Document Number	0000128156
Book / Page	053121 / 000150
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2019
Instrument	128156
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2019
Title Company	EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,677.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1659 DOROTHEA RD BERKLEY MI 480722109, BERKLEY, MI 48072-2109

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Jan 10, 2018
Property Address	1659 DOROTHEA RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-2109
Document Number	0000005377
Book / Page	051460 / 000676
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2017
Instrument	5377
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 30, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1659 DOROTHEA RD BERKLEY MI 480722109, BERKLEY, MI 48072-2109

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
Municipality	Berkley City
County	Oakland County
Unified School District	Berkley School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,796.00 (-2.9%) Homeowner's exemption	$165,550 (+16.18%)	$331,100 (+16.18%)
2024	$5,969.00 (+90.82%)
2023		$142,500	$285,000
2021	$3,128.00

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

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BERKLEY serves 14,970 people · EPA ID MI0000630
Water Source	Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 699 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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.

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