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3241 Merrill Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 3241 Merrill Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,659 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.256 acres (11,151 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$137,000 (Mar 1997)
Tax Bill$3,552 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN72-25-07-276-043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN72-25-07-276-043

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,659 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,127 sqft
Basement Area532 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,076 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,151 sqft (0.256 acres)
Lot Dimensions148 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area54 sqft
Deck Area12 sqft
Patio Area12 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address3241 MERRILL AVE
CityROYAL OAK
StateMI
Zip48073-6814
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeONE FAM
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 7 ELAINE PARK SUB NELY 1/2 OF LOT 11, ALSO ALL OF LOT 12
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionELAINE PARK
Legal Lot Number11-12
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionROYAL OAK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3241 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6814
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 27, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 27, 1997 · Amount on Record
Last Transfer DateJun 16, 2020
Transfer Doc0000132852
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJul 9, 2020
Property Address3241 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6814
Document Number0000132852
Book / Page054467 / 000729
Instrument DateJun 16, 2020
Instrument132852
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address3241 MERRILL AVE ROYAL OAK MI 480736814, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6814

Mortgage

Document Number132853
DateJul 9, 2020
Book Page054467/000730
Instrument132853
Lender
NameCREDIT UNION ONE
TypeCredit Union
AddressFERNDALE, MI 48220
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJul 8, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 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$3,552.00 (-22.05%) Homeowner's exemption$193,100$386,200
2024$4,557.00

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 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 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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