Oakland County property record for 3861 Kipling Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,382 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,752 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,133 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Second Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-07-430-002 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-07-430-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,382 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,382 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,382 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,382 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,752 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 253 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 481 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-3409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 7 & 8 ST JOHN WOODS SUB. NO. 1 LOT 716 EXC N 125 FT & EXC S 48 FT |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST JOHN WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 716 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 170000 |
3861 Kipling Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage VIBE CU |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VIBE CU |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VIBE CU |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VIBE CU |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VIBE CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017121737 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50801 / 177 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0303670618 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000076388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58736/714 |
| Instrument | 76388 |
| Name | VIBE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NOVI, MI 48377 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | EVONS TITLE, DEVON TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000228441 |
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| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56896/299 |
| Instrument | 228441 |
| Name | VIBE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NOVI, MI 48377 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000212383 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE BERKLEY MI 480723409, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000212383 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 053629/000847 |
| Instrument | 212383 |
| Name | VIBE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NOVI, MI 48377 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 18, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000155644 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE BERKLEY MI 480723409, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000155644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 053283/000693 |
| Instrument | 155644 |
| Name | VIBE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NOVI, MI 48377 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 22, 2024 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3861 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000121737 |
| Book / Page | 050801 / 000177 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 121737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | PARTNERS TITLE AGENCY LLC, PARTNERS TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,107.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 344 E BRECKENRIDGE ST FERNDALE MI 482201322, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1322 |
| Document Number | 121738 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 050801/000179 |
| Instrument | 121738 |
| Name | VIBE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NOVI, MI 48377 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 22, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3861 Kipling Ave was $6,133 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5.3% 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 | $6,133.00 (-5.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,100 | $322,200 |
| 2024 | $6,476.00 | ||
| 2023 | $146,840 | $293,680 | |
| 2021 | $5,626.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3861 Kipling Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 3861 Kipling Ave, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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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 636 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
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