3183 Merrill Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 3183 Merrill Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$280,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill$6,475 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Transfer
Mar 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN72-25-07-277-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN72-25-07-277-001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,370 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,370 sqft
Basement Area1,000 sqft
Finished Basement1,340 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area387 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address3183 MERRILL AVE
CityROYAL OAK
StateMI
Zip48073-6901
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeONE FAM
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 7 ELAINE PARK SUB LOT 22
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionELAINE PARK
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionROYAL OAK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract183500

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address270 S GLENHURST DR, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-1538
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 1, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Mar 4, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Jul 2, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
LAKE MI CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 13, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018109981
Deed Book / Page51959 / 52
Last Transfer DateNov 30, 2022
Transfer Doc0000477334
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateDec 1, 2022
Property Address3183 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901
Document Number0000477334
Book / Page58292 / 42
Map ReferenceLB 14 PG 29
Instrument DateNov 30, 2022
Instrument477334
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address211 E 9 MILE RD UNIT 307, 307, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1968

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address211 E 9 MILE RD # 7, 7, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2978

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address3183 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address211 E 9 MILE RD 307, 307, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1968

Mortgage

Document Number0000337454
DateMar 4, 2022
Book Page57547/99
Instrument337454
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressTROY, MI 48098
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2052

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJul 2, 2018
Property Address3183 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6901
Document Number0000109981
Book / Page051959 / 000052
Instrument DateJun 25, 2018
Instrument109981
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2018
Title CompanyDEVON TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,408.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address211 E NINE MILE ROAD3307 FERNDALE MI 48220, FERNDALE, MI 48220

Mortgage

Document Number109396
DateJul 2, 2018
Book Page051955/000524
Instrument109396
Lender
NameLAKE MI CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.86%

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,475.00 (-3.39%)$143,060$286,120
2024$6,702.00

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 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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