Oakland County property record for 3317 Merrill Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,297 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,449 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $243,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,460 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-07-276-007 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-07-276-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,297 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,297 sqft |
| Basement Area | 943 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,297 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,449 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Deck Area | 442 sqft |
| Patio Area | 442 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3317 MERRILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48073-6816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 7 ELAINE PARK SUB LOT 7 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELAINE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 183500 |
3317 Merrill Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3317 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017124751 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50818 / 187 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 23, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000163122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3317 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6816 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3317 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6816 |
| Document Number | 0000105102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56092/865 |
| Instrument | 105102 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3317 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6816 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3317 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6816 |
| Document Number | 0000043380 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55721/842 |
| Instrument | 43380 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3317 MERRILL AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6816 |
| Document Number | 0000124751 |
| Book / Page | 050818 / 000187 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 124751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,089.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 17 MERRILL AVE ROYAL OAK MI 48073, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073 |
| Document Number | 117376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | 050777/000525 |
| Instrument | 117376 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3317 Merrill Ave was $3,460 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22.1% 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 | $3,460.00 (-22.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $162,910 | $325,820 |
| 2024 | $4,439.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3317 Merrill 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.
Wildfire risk around 3317 Merrill Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
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 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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