3235 Merrill Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 3235 Merrill Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.341 acres (14,854 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$300,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$4,813 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`72-25-07-276-013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`72-25-07-276-013`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,370 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,370 sqft
Basement Area	1,188 sqft
Finished Basement	1,370 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	14,854 sqft (0.341 acres)
Lot Dimensions	148 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	28 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3235 MERRILL AVE
City	ROYAL OAK
State	MI
Zip	48073-6814
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	ONE FAM
Legal Description	T1N, R11E, SEC 7 ELAINE PARK SUB LOTS 13 & 14
Legal Range	11E
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	ELAINE PARK
Legal Lot Number	13-14
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	ROYAL OAK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	183500

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of September 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3235 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6814
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 17, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Dec 27, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 7, 2001
Deed Document Number	2022486333
Deed Book / Page	58338 / 155
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 20, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000169651
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Sep 17, 2026
Property Address	3235 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6814
Document Number	0000138074
Book / Page	61556 / 285
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2026
Instrument	2026138074
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2026
Title Company	ATA NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3235 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6814

Mortgage

Document Number	0000138074,
Date	Sep 17, 2026
Book Page	61556/285
Instrument	2026138074

Lender

Name	HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2041

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Dec 27, 2022
Property Address	3235 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6814
Document Number	0000486333
Book / Page	58338 / 155
Map Reference	LB 14 PG 29
Instrument Date	Nov 12, 2022
Instrument	486333
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,250.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3235 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6814

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3235 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6814

Mortgage

Document Number	0058338173
Date	Dec 27, 2022
Instrument	58338/173

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Oakland County
Municipality	Royal Oak City
Unified School District	Royal Oak City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,813.00 (-22.07%) Homeowner's exemption	$182,370	$364,740
2024	$6,176.00

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 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 139 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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