Oakland County property record for 3247 Thomas Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,038 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,884 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,500 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,059 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-18-102-034 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-18-102-034 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,038 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 855 sqft |
| Basement Area | 855 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 855 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,884 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 315 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3247 THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-1164 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 18 BERKLEY SCHOOL PARK LOT 97 & N 20 FT OF LOT 98 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKLEY SCHOOL PARK LOT |
| Legal Lot Number | 97-98 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 170200 |
3247 Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2022.
Source: Oakland County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3247 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1164 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201422369 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46780 / 64 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000471454 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3247 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1164 |
| Document Number | 0000471454 |
| Book / Page | 58260 / 295 |
| Map Reference | LB 30 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 471454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3247 THOMAS AVE, 3247, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1164 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 3247 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1164 |
| Document Number | 0058260300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 58260/300 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3247 Thomas Ave was $4,059 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Berkley City |
| County | Oakland County |
| Unified School District | Berkley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,059.00 (-2.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $146,990 | $293,980 |
| 2024 | $4,180.00 | ||
| 2023 | $130,440 | $260,880 | |
| 2021 | $3,491.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3247 Thomas 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 3247 Thomas 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 | BERKLEY serves 14,970 people · EPA ID MI0000630 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 665 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
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