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2822 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 2822 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,849 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,015 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$545,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$5,501 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Mortgage
Aug 2026 Sale
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN72-25-08-251-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN72-25-08-251-001
Alternative APN
  • 25-08-251-001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,849 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,399 sqft
Basement Area1,005 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,015 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 64 ft wide
Garage Area529 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area600 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area58 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE
CityROYAL OAK
StateMI
Zip48073-3087
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeONE FAM
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 8 STARR GARDEN FARMS W 125 FT OF LOT 41
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionSTARR GARDEN FARMS
Legal Lot Number41
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionROYAL OAK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract183600

Owner

2822 Benjamin Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.

Source: Oakland County records, as of September 11, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2031 HYDE PARK RD, DETROIT, MI 48207-3885
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 15, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Aug 24, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Mar 20, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS BANK NA
Aug 12, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 26, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
DEVON TITLE AGENCY
Mar 16, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 24, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2026126160
Deed Book / Page61487 / 400
Prior Transfer DateApr 9, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000085972
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJul 15, 2026
Property Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087
Document Number0000102016
Book / Page61364 / 267
Instrument DateJul 7, 2026
Instrument2026102016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000102016,
DateJul 15, 2026
Book Page61364/267
Instrument2026102016
Lender
NameHUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.52%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

August 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateAug 24, 2026
Property Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087
Document Number0000126160
Book / Page61487 / 400
Instrument DateJul 7, 2026
Instrument2026126160
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$412,837.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 7, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087

Mortgage

Document Number0000026727
DateMar 20, 2023
Book Page58487/53
Instrument26727
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term299 Months
DueFeb 26, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateAug 12, 2026
Property Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087
Document Number0000120156
Book / Page61452 / 1
Instrument DateFeb 26, 2020
Instrument2026120156
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJul 26, 2017
Property Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087
Document Number0000140671
Book / Page50902 / 00667
Map ReferenceLB 12 PG 5
Instrument DateJul 11, 2017
Instrument140671
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2021
Title CompanyDEVON TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,752.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE, 2822, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1144 SMITH AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-2031

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateMar 16, 2017
Property Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087
Document Number0000048854
Book / Page050474 / 000311
Instrument DateMar 15, 2017
Instrument48854
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2822 BENJAMIN AVE ROYAL OAK MI 480733087, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3087

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2822 Benjamin Ave was $5,501, down 22.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyOakland County
MunicipalityRoyal Oak City
Unified School DistrictRoyal Oak City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,501.00 (-22.07%) Homeowner's exemption$223,060$446,120
2024$7,059.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2822 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

The area around 2822 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF ROYAL OAK
serves 57,236 people · EPA ID MI0005830
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 554 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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