Oakland County property record for 2434 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,162 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,144 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-08-401-003 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-08-401-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,162 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,077 sqft |
| Basement Area | 702 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,078 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,273 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 535 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2434 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48073-3713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 8 NORTHWOOD SUB NO 6 LOT 750, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWOOD NO 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 750 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 183600 |
2434 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2434 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012108073 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44198 / 7 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 2434 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3713 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2434 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3713 |
| Document Number | 0000217498 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56823/554 |
| Instrument | 217498 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 2434 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3713 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000121718 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 50801/00036 |
| Instrument | 121718 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2434 Benjamin Ave was $4,144 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22.1% 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 | $4,144.00 (-22.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $207,330 | $414,660 |
| 2024 | $5,318.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2434 Benjamin 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 | 2 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 2434 Benjamin 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 273 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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