Oakland County property record for 1979 Gardner Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,143 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,123 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-18-452-016 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-18-452-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,143 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,143 sqft |
| Basement Area | 842 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 842 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,881 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 292 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 26 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1979 GARDNER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-1274 |
| 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 16 FT OF LOT 121 & S 32 FT OF LOT 122 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOW FARM |
| Legal Lot Number | 121-122 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 170300 |
1979 Gardner Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2010.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1979 GARDNER AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1274 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010151633 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42310 / 762 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1979 GARDNER AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1274 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1979 GARDNER AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1274 |
| Document Number | 0000006764 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58380/370 |
| Instrument | 6764 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1979 Gardner Ave was $3,123 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 | $3,123.00 (-2.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,840 | $273,680 |
| 2024 | $3,216.00 | ||
| 2023 | $118,460 | $236,920 | |
| 2021 | $2,686.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1979 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 1979 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 |
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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 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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