1852 Franklin Rd, Berkley, MI 48072 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 1852 Franklin Rd, Berkley, MI 48072

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,533 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.128 acres (5,576 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$270,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill	$5,727 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Reverse Mortgage Oct 2026 Reverse Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-25-17-178-035`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-25-17-178-035`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,533 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,165 sqft
Basement Area	826 sqft
Finished Basement	826 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,576 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions	111 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	452 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	58 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1852 FRANKLIN RD
City	BERKLEY
State	MI
Zip	48072-1812
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RI
Legal Description	T1N, R11E, SEC 17 STEPHENSON-BARBER'S OAKLAND MANORS SUB. W 1/2 OF LOT 239
Legal Range	11E
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	17
Legal Subdivision	STEPHENSON-BARBER'S OAKLAND MANORS
Legal Lot Number	239
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	BERKLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2014
Census Tract	170000

Owner

1852 Franklin Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.

Source: Oakland County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1852 FRANKLIN RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1812
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 6, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER
Oct 6, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC
Oct 10, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 10, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 10, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017187811
Deed Book / Page	51161 / 265
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2026
Property Address	1852 FRANKLIN RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1812
Document Number	0000147648
Book / Page	61613 / 295
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2026
Instrument	2026147648
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1852 FRANKLIN RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1812

Mortgage

Document Number	0000147648,
Date	Oct 6, 2026
Book Page	61613/295
Instrument	2026147648

Lender

Name	FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER

Agreement

Type	Reverse Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	999 Months
Due	May 25, 2114

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

October 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2026
Property Address	1852 FRANKLIN RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1812
Document Number	0000147647
Book / Page	61613 / 282
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2026
Instrument	2026147647
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1852 FRANKLIN RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1812

Mortgage

Document Number	0000147647,
Date	Oct 6, 2026
Book Page	61613/282
Instrument	2026147647

Lender

Name	LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC

Agreement

Type	Reverse Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	999 Months
Due	May 25, 2114

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Oct 10, 2017
Property Address	1852 FRANKLIN RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1812
Document Number	0000187811
Book / Page	51161 / 00265
Map Reference	LB 12 PG 22
Instrument Date	Oct 6, 2017
Instrument	187811
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,322.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1852 FRANKLIN RD, 1852, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1812

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1852 FRANKLIN RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1812

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1852 Franklin Rd was $5,727 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.9% from the year before.

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 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	$5,727.00 (-2.88%) Homeowner's exemption	$169,650	$339,300
2024	$5,897.00
2023		$149,790	$299,580
2021	$4,925.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1852 Franklin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 1852 Franklin Rd 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.

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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