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2856 Thomas Ave, Berkley, MI 48072 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 2856 Thomas Ave, Berkley, MI 48072

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 782 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.185 acres (8,059 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$245,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$5,902 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Mortgage
Oct 2023 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-25-18-153-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-25-18-153-002

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area782 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area895 sqft
Basement Area782 sqft
Unfinished Basement782 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1941
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area8,059 sqft (0.185 acres)
Lot Dimensions133 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage Area451 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area23 sqft
Deck Area242 sqft
Patio Area242 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address2856 THOMAS AVE
CityBERKLEY
StateMI
Zip48072-3245
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 18 BERKLEY SCHOOL PARK NO 1 S 1/2 OF LOT 373, ALSO ALL OF LOT 374
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionPARK
Legal Lot Number373-374
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBERKLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2021
Census Tract170200

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2856 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3245
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 22, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ABSTRACT TITLE
Oct 26, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
EXTREME LOANS LLC
Oct 27, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 30, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023118285
Deed Book / Page58972 / 1
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateApr 22, 2026
Property Address2856 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3245
Document Number20260053800
Book / Page61131 / 172
Instrument DateApr 14, 2026
Instrument202653800
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyABSTRACT TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants, 205
Address2856 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3245
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000053800,
DateApr 22, 2026
Book Page61131/172
Instrument202653800
Lender
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.22%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address2856 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3245
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23510 SENECA ST, DETROIT, MI 48237-3707

Mortgage

Document Number0000117589
DateOct 26, 2023
Book Page58968/297
Instrument117589
Lender
NameEXTREME LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSOUTHFIELD, MI 48034
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2053

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateOct 27, 2023
Property Address2856 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3245
Document Number0000118285
Book / Page58972 / 1
Map ReferenceLB 35 PG 10
Instrument DateOct 25, 2023
Instrument118285
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 4, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,837.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2856 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3245

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address23510 SENECA ST, OAK PARK, MI 48237-3707

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJan 30, 2017
Property Address2856 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3245
Document Number0000017659
Book / Page50332 / 00708
Map ReferenceLB 35 PG 10
Instrument DateDec 15, 2016
Instrument017659
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2021
Title CompanyHOMETOWN ONE TITLE AGENCY LL

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,483.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2856 THOMAS AVE, 2856, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3245

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2856 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3245

Mortgage

Document Number0000017665
DateJan 30, 2017
Book Page50332/00751
Instrument017665
Lender
NameMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressEAST LANSING, MI 48823
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBerkley City
CountyOakland County
Unified School DistrictBerkley School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,902.00 (-2.9%) Homeowner's exemption$155,810 (+12.78%)$311,620 (+12.78%)
2024$6,078.00 (+66.34%)
2023$138,150$276,300
2021$3,654.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

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 SystemBERKLEY
serves 14,970 people · EPA ID MI0000630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead9 ppb (2026)
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 663 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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