Oakland County property record for 3530 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,494 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,084 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-05-455-009 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-05-455-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,494 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 199 sqft |
| Patio Area | 199 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3530 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48073-2203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 5 STARR ACRES LOT 363 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | STARR ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 363 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 183300 |
3530 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3530 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 20250163061 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3530 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Document Number | 0000138040 |
| Book / Page | 60666 / 806 |
| Map Reference | LB 23 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 138040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3530 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3530 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3530 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Document Number | 20250163061 |
| Book / Page | 60825 / 329 |
| Map Reference | LB 23 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250163061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3530 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3530 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3530 Benjamin Ave was $2,084 with a homeowner's exemption, down 21.3% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 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 | $2,084.00 (-21.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,580 (+11.33%) | $237,160 (+11.33%) |
| 2024 | $2,649.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,510 | $213,020 |
| 2021 | $2,116.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3530 Benjamin 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 3530 Benjamin 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 503 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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