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281 School Ave, Clawson, MI 48017 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 281 School Ave, Clawson, MI 48017 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Square Footage1,629 sqft Living Area
Lot Size11,238 sqft (0.258 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$215,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$4,950.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-20-33-228-013

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,629 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,060 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area939 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement939 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area11,238 sqft (0.258 acres)
Depth X Width225 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area537 sqft Garage
Porch Area24 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 SCHOOL AVE
CityCLAWSON
StateMI
Zip48017-1276
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionT2N, R11E, SEC 33 PERRY-MORTENSON-CO'S COUNCIL CORNERS LITTLE FARMS E 50 FT OF W 110 FT OF LOT 45
Legal Range11E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionLITTLE FARMS
Legal Lot Number45
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Minor Civil DivisionCLAWSON
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1005
Census Tract180000

Owner

Source: Oakland County records · APN 16-20-33-228-013

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address281 SCHOOL AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1276
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingHusband And Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 25, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST SECURITIES FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Sep 26, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
CONCORD MTG
Aug 15, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
DEVON TITLE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 15, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 15, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2017153644
Deed Book / Page50970 / 796
Last Transfer DateAug 07, 2025
Transfer Doc0000099148
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address281 SCHOOL AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1276
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 SCHOOL AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1276

Mortgage

Document Number0000196326
DateSep 25, 2020
Book Page54890/652
Instrument196326
Lender
NameFIRST SECURITIES FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFRANKLIN, MI 48025
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2050

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address281 SCHOOL AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1276
Document Number0000201944
Instrument DateSep 26, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 09, 2019
Title CompanyCORE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address330 N BATCHEWANA ST CLAWSON MI 480171365, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1365

Mortgage

Document Number0000201944
DateDec 17, 2018
Book Page052441/000263
Instrument201944
Lender
NameCONCORD MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSYLVANIA, OH 43560
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 16, 2048

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateAug 15, 2017
Property Address281 SCHOOL AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1276
Document Number0000153644
Book / Page50970 / 00796
Map ReferenceLB 10 PG 52
Instrument DateAug 09, 2017
Instrument153644
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2021
Title CompanyDEVON TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,849.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address281 SCHOOL AVE, 281, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1276

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1513 ROSLYN RD, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-1054

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$4,950.00 (-5.64%) Homeowner's exemption$150,430 (+15.39%)$300,860 (+15.39%)
2024$5,246.00 (+9.66%)
2023$130,370$260,740
2021$4,784.00

Flood & Wildfire

281 School Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Oakland County (26125C), updated December 8, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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