Oakland County property record for 3889 Thomas Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $292,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,888 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Jan 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-07-352-022 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-07-352-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 677 sqft |
| Basement Area | 677 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 677 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 | 285 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 135 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-3167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 7 ELLWOOD HEIGHTS LOT 215 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLWOOD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 215 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 170100 |
3889 Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017109506 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50734 / 517 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000095290 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3167 |
| Document Number | 0000066603 |
| Book / Page | 58679 / 823 |
| Map Reference | LB 23 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 66603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3167 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3167 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3167 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3167 |
| Document Number | 0000011575 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55505/754 |
| Instrument | 11575 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3167 |
| Document Number | 0000139020 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE COMPANY LLC, TITLE CO LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE BERKLEY MI 480723167, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3167 |
| Document Number | 0000139020 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 053181/000310 |
| Instrument | 139020 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3167 |
| Document Number | 0000109506 |
| Book / Page | 50734 / 00517 |
| Map Reference | LB 23 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 109506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,511.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3889 THOMAS AVE, 3889, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3167 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1319 N JACKSON ST APT 116, 116, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-2634 |
| Document Number | 0000109507 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 109507 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3889 Thomas Ave was $5,888 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 | $5,888.00 (-2.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $198,280 | $396,560 |
| 2024 | $6,063.00 | ||
| 2023 | $167,550 (+9.64%) | $335,100 (+9.64%) | |
| 2022 | $5,179.00 (+2.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,820 | $305,640 |
| 2021 | $5,064.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3889 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 3889 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 872 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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