Oakland County property record for 215 W 5th Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
| Property Type | Bar, Tavern |
|---|---|
| Details | 12,854 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $30,305 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-21-278-003 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-21-278-003 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 12,854 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,427 sqft |
| Basement Area | 6,368 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 6,368 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 215 W 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48067-3812 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Bar, Tavern |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 21 ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO 20 LOT 3 EXC W 3 FT OF S 66 FT BLK 28 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT NO 20 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 184500 |
215 W 5th Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2007.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 67, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48037-0067 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000183510 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 W 5th Ave was $30,305, down 8% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Royal Oak City |
| Unified School District | Royal Oak City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,305.00 (-8.04%) | $1,116,660 | $2,233,320 |
| 2024 | $32,954.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 W 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 215 W 5th 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ROYAL OAK serves 57,236 people · EPA ID MI0005830 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 397 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 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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