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3281 Thomas Ave, Berkley, MI 48072 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 3281 Thomas Ave, Berkley, MI 48072

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,367 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$240,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill$5,874 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Mortgage
Mar 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-25-18-102-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-25-18-102-042

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Building Area1,367 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area943 sqft
Basement Area463 sqft
Unfinished Basement463 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions131 ft deep x 40 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area59 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address3281 THOMAS AVE
CityBERKLEY
StateMI
Zip48072-1164
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 18 BERKLEY SCHOOL-PARK LOT 94
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionPARK
Legal Lot Number94
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBERKLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract170200

Owner

3281 Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3281 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1164
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 28, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PRIORITY 1 LENDING LLC
Mar 29, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
CRISLO TITLE COMPANY, CISLO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 1, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2022351014
Deed Book / Page57625 / 159
Prior Transfer DateFeb 22, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000033026
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address3281 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1164
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2200 BERKLEY AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1717

Mortgage

Document Number0000349941
DateMar 28, 2022
Book Page57619/667
Instrument349941
Lender
NamePRIORITY 1 LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLIVONIA, MI 48152
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2052

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateMar 29, 2022
Property Address3281 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1164
Document Number0000351014
Book / Page57625 / 159
Map ReferenceLB 30 PG 10
Instrument DateMar 18, 2022
Instrument351014
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2022
Title CompanyCRISLO TITLE COMPANY, CISLO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,800.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address204 MAPLEWOOD DR, 204, CLARKSTON, MI 48348-1482

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3281 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1164

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3281 Thomas Ave was $5,874 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBerkley City
CountyOakland County
Unified School DistrictBerkley School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,874.00 (+5.12%) Homeowner's exemption$145,870$291,740
2024$5,588.00
2023$129,920$259,840
2021$4,200.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3281 Thomas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 3281 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 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 SystemBERKLEY
serves 14,970 people · EPA ID MI0000630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead9 ppb (2026)
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 665 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.

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