Oakland County property record for 3163 Merrill Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,299 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,362 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,997 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-07-277-005 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-07-277-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,299 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 812 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,100 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,362 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3163 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 26 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELAINE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 183500 |
3163 Merrill Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2001.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3163 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3163 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901 |
| Document Number | 0000235698 |
| Book / Page | 051426 / 000486 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3163 MERRILL AVE ROYAL OAK MI 480736901, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901 |
| Document Number | 0000235698 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 051426/000486 |
| Instrument | 235698 |
| Name | VIBE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NOVI, MI 48377 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3163 Merrill Ave was $2,997 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22.1% from the year before.
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,997.00 (-22.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $159,320 | $318,640 |
| 2024 | $3,846.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3163 Merrill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 3163 Merrill 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 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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