Oakland County property record for 3523 Thomas Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,270 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,978 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-07-356-027 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-07-356-027 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,270 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 688 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 447 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 442 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3523 THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-3163 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 7 ELLWOOD HEIGHTS LOT 236 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLWOOD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 236 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 170100 |
3523 Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3523 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3163 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GENISYS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019103256 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52973 / 564 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000235025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3523 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3163 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3523 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3163 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000313259 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 57409/531 |
| Instrument | 313259 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3523 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3163 |
| Document Number | 0000103256 |
| Book / Page | 052973 / 000564 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 103256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | CISLO TITLE, CISLO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2450 JOHN R RD #206 TROY MI 480832586, 206, TROY, MI 48083-2586 |
| Document Number | 103257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 052973/000566 |
| Instrument | 103257 |
| Name | OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3523 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3163 |
| Document Number | 0000122052 |
| Book / Page | 050802 / 000708 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3523 THOMAS AVE BERKLEY MI 480723163, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3163 |
| Document Number | 0000122052 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 050802/000708 |
| Instrument | 122052 |
| Name | GENISYS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326-2947 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 3523 Thomas Ave was $4,978 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 | $4,978.00 (-2.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $157,220 | $314,440 |
| 2024 | $5,126.00 | ||
| 2023 | $138,790 | $277,580 | |
| 2021 | $4,277.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3523 Thomas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 3523 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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