Oakland County property record for 297 W Baker Ave, Clawson, MI 48017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 941 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,174 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-20-33-406-007 |
| Primary APN | 16-20-33-406-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 941 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 941 sqft |
| Basement Area | 941 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 941 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 94 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 287 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 27 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 297 W BAKER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLAWSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48017-1533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R11E, SEC 33 J E MOONEYS OAK GROVE LITTLE FARMS W 50 FT OF LOT 25 EXC S 95 FT THEREOF |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | LITTLE FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAWSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 180100 |
297 W Baker Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2002.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 W BAKER AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2002 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 297 W Baker Ave was $2,174 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Clawson City |
| Unified School District | Clawson City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,174.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,790 | $205,580 |
| 2024 | $2,128.00 | ||
| 2023 | $86,590 | $173,180 | |
| 2021 | $1,924.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 W Baker Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 risk around 297 W Baker Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CLAWSON serves 11,825 people · EPA ID MI0001440 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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