Oakland County property record for 3208 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 921 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,900 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,216 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-08-201-006 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-08-201-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 921 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 725 sqft |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 725 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 297 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 163 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3208 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48073-3091 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 8 STARR GARDEN FARMS N 50 FT OF W 148 FT OF LOT 30 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | STARR GARDEN FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 183600 |
3208 Benjamin Ave is held in a trust since May 2022.
Source: Oakland County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1615 HOIT TOWER DR, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48302-2630 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000391559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3208 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3091 |
| Document Number | 0000391559 |
| Book / Page | 57821 / 666 |
| Map Reference | LB 12 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 391559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1615 HOIT TOWER DR, 1615, BLOOMFIELD, MI 48302-2630 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 3208 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3091 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3208 Benjamin Ave was $4,216, down 15.7% 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 | $4,216.00 (-15.75%) | $129,220 | $258,440 |
| 2024 | $5,004.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3208 Benjamin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
The area around 3208 Benjamin 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 |
|---|
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 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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