Oakland County property record for 1944 Gardner Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,003 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,348 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-18-453-004 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-18-453-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 886 sqft |
| Basement Area | 886 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 886 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1944 GARDNER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-1272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 18 ASSESSOR'S REPLAT OF MEADOW FARMS N 40 FT OF LOT 163 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOW FARM |
| Legal Lot Number | 163 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 170300 |
1944 Gardner Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1944 GARDNER AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1272 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Apr 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015242622 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48889 / 411 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000242622 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1944 GARDNER AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1272 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1944 GARDNER AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1272 |
| Document Number | 0000228364 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56895/655 |
| Instrument | 228364 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1944 GARDNER AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1272 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000058854 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 52737/00029 |
| Instrument | 58854 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2024 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1944 Gardner Ave was $3,348 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 | $3,348.00 (-2.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $116,330 | $232,660 |
| 2024 | $3,447.00 | ||
| 2023 | $100,930 | $201,860 | |
| 2021 | $2,880.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1944 Gardner Ave 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 1944 Gardner Ave 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 784 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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