238 E Lawrence Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 238 E Lawrence Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,649 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,102 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$256,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill	$3,803 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`72-25-10-103-018`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`72-25-10-103-018`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,649 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	925 sqft
Basement Area	723 sqft
Finished Basement	915 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 1917
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,102 sqft (0.186 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	169 sqft
Deck Area	138 sqft
Patio Area	138 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	238 E LAWRENCE AVE
City	ROYAL OAK
State	MI
Zip	48073-3467
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	ONE FAM
Legal Description	T1N, R11E, SEC 10 EMLO PARK SUB LOT 93
Legal Range	11E
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	10
Legal Subdivision	EMLO PARK
Legal Lot Number	93
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	ROYAL OAK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	183800

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	238 E LAWRENCE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3467
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 24, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 8, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017197130
Deed Book / Page	51212 / 643
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 20, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000038419
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Property Address	238 E LAWRENCE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3467
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 14, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	238 E LAWRENCE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3467

Mortgage

Document Number	0000100343
Date	Apr 13, 2021
Book Page	56060/482
Instrument	100343

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2036

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Oct 24, 2017
Property Address	238 E LAWRENCE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3467
Document Number	0000197130
Book / Page	51212 / 00643
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 12
Instrument Date	Oct 20, 2017
Instrument	197130
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,201.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	238 E LAWRENCE AVE, 238, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3467

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	238 E LAWRENCE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3467

Mortgage

Document Number	0000197131
Date	Oct 24, 2017
Instrument	197131

Lender

Name	SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Oakland County
Municipality	Royal Oak City
Unified School District	Royal Oak City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,803.00 (-22.07%) Homeowner's exemption	$176,110	$352,220
2024	$4,880.00

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

Flood

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

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	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

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 657 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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