Oakland County property record for 3147 Merrill Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,362 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-07-277-008 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-07-277-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,107 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,107 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,362 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3147 MERRILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48073-6901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 7 ELAINE PARK SUB LOT 29 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELAINE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 183500 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3147 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage ACCELERATE MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CLEARPATH LNDG |
| May 1, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021235421 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56942 / 25 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018204 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3147 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901 |
| Document Number | 0000235421 |
| Book / Page | 56942 / 25 |
| Map Reference | LB 14 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 235421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3147 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901 |
| Document Number | 0005694227 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 56942/27 |
| Name | ACCELERATE MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3147 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901 |
| Document Number | 0000150941 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3147 MERRILL AVE ROYAL OAK MI 480736901, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901 |
| Document Number | 0000150941 |
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| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 054590/000175 |
| Instrument | 150941 |
| Name | CLEARPATH LNDG |
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| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3147 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901 |
| Document Number | 0000073317 |
| Book / Page | 51770 / 00109 |
| Map Reference | LB 33624 PG 082 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 73317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3147 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901 |
| Document Number | 0000073318 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 73318 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,610 | $265,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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