Oakland County property record for 1863 Franklin Rd, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,318 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,114 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-17-179-016 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-17-179-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,318 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,085 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 289 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 26 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1863 FRANKLIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-1811 |
| 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. E 1/2 OF LOT 257 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEPHENSON-BARBER'S OAKLAND MANORS |
| Legal Lot Number | 257 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 170000 |
1863 Franklin Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1863 FRANKLIN RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1811 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013269694 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46481 / 274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1863 FRANKLIN RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1811 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1863 FRANKLIN RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1811 |
| Document Number | 0000106002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56102/296 |
| Instrument | 106002 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1863 Franklin Rd was $4,114 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Berkley City |
| County | Oakland County |
| Unified School District | Berkley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,114.00 (-2.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $194,400 | $388,800 |
| 2024 | $4,237.00 | ||
| 2023 | $163,290 | $326,580 | |
| 2021 | $3,539.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1863 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.
The area around 1863 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 |
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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 | 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 |
| 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.
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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