Oakland County property record for 3536 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,538 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,822 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-05-455-008 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-05-455-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,538 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3536 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 364 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | STARR ACRES SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 364 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 183300 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3536 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Mar 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Oct 9, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201287 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44683 / 417 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000136211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3536 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3536 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000233647 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56930/313 |
| Instrument | 233647 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 252 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3536 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000058523 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 50517/00173 |
| Instrument | 058523 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 10, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3536 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
| Document Number | 0000166520 |
| Book / Page | 053351 / 000248 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 166520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3536 BENJAMIN AVE ROYAL OAK MI 480732203, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2203 |
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 | $2,822.00 (-5.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $124,490 | $248,980 |
| 2024 | $2,985.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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