278 John M Ave, Clawson, MI 48017 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 278 John M Ave, Clawson, MI 48017 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Square Footage768 sqft Living Area
Lot Size19,820 sqft (0.455 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$115,000 (2011)
Tax Bill$2,783.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-20-33-408-022

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area768 sqft Living Area
1st Floor768 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area768 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement768 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialAsbestos Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area19,820 sqft (0.455 acres)
Depth X Width300 ft x 55 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage Area288 sqft Garage
Deck Area184 sqft Deck
Patio Area368 sqft Patio
Porch Area158 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address278 JOHN M AVE
CityCLAWSON
StateMI
Zip48017-1513
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionT2N, R11E, SEC 33 CLAWSON LITTLE FARMS W 1/2 OF LOT 12
Legal Range11E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionCLAWSON LITTLE FARMS
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Minor Civil DivisionCLAWSON
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2009
Census Tract180100

Owner

Source: Oakland County records · APN 16-20-33-408-022

Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address278 JOHN M AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1513
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 04, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE CENTER LLC
Jun 28, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE CENTER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 06, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 06, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 19, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201160038
Deed Book / Page42956 / 592
Last Transfer DateJun 17, 2019
Transfer Doc0000103510
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address278 JOHN M AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1513
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address278 JOHN M AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1513

Mortgage

Document Number0000235502
DateOct 04, 2021
Book Page56942/369
Instrument235502
Lender
NameMORTGAGE CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2051

June 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJun 28, 2019
Property Address278 JOHN M AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1513
Document Number0000103510
Book / Page52975 / 00598
Map ReferenceLB 9 PG 20
Instrument DateJun 17, 2019
Instrument103510
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2021
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CENTER TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address278 JOHN M AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1513

Mortgage

Document Number5297500585
DateJun 28, 2019
Instrument52975/00585
Lender
NameMORTGAGE CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County records · Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyOakland County
MunicipalityClawson City
Unified School DistrictClawson City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,783.00 (+2.17%) Homeowner's exemption$130,280 (+14.5%)$260,560 (+14.5%)
2024$2,724.00 (+10.55%)
2023$113,780$227,560
2021$2,464.00

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