Oakland County property record for 2816 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,987 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-08-251-002 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-08-251-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 333 sqft |
| Patio Area | 333 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2816 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48073-3087 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 8 STARR GARDEN FARMS N 1/2 OF W 138 FT OF LOT 42 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | STARR GARDEN FARMS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 183600 |
2816 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2007.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2816 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000160098 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2816 Benjamin Ave was $2,987 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 | $2,987.00 (-22.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $153,500 | $307,000 |
| 2024 | $3,833.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2816 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 | 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.
The area around 2816 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 |
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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 554 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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