2914 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 2914 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,504 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.404 acres (17,598 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$168,000 (Aug 2012)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN72-25-08-201-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN72-25-08-201-021

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,504 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,504 sqft
Basement Area1,067 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,945 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area17,598 sqft (0.404 acres)
Lot Dimensions141 ft deep x 124 ft wide
Garage Area863 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address2914 BENJAMIN AVE
CityROYAL OAK
StateMI
Zip48073-3044
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeONE FAM
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 8 STARR GARDEN FARMS LOT 39 EXC E 157.66 FT & N 24 FT OF LOT 40 EXC E 157.66 FT
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionSTARR GARDEN FARMS SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number39-40
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionROYAL OAK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract183600

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of July 2, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2914 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3044
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 8, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 8, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2012168340
Deed Book / Page44516 / 507
Prior Transfer DateMay 21, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000105567
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address2914 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3044
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2914 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3044

Mortgage

Document Number0000110699
DateApr 26, 2021
Book Page56133/761
Instrument110699
Lender
NameMUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueMay 1, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$288,950$577,900

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 · 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

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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