Oakland County property record for 3894 Griffith Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,061 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,535 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Oct 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-07-409-006 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-07-409-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,061 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,061 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 782 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 43 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3894 GRIFFITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-1490 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 7 MC GIVERIN-HALDEMAN'S BERKLEY SUB LOT 165 & N 16 FT OF LOT 166 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC GIVERIN-HALDEMAN'S BERKLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 165-166 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 170100 |
3894 Griffith Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3894 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1490 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Oct 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20157692 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47770 / 489 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3894 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1490 |
| Document Number | 20260053521 |
| Book / Page | 61129 / 132 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202653521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3894 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1490 |
| Document Number | 0000053521, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 61129/132 |
| Instrument | 202653521 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.99% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3894 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1490 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3894 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1490 |
| Document Number | 0000109079 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58921/171 |
| Instrument | 109079 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3894 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1490 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3894 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1490 |
| Document Number | 0000174769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 54744/801 |
| Instrument | 174769 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 3894 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1490 |
| Document Number | 0000179171 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3894 GRIFFITH AVE BERKLEY MI 480721490, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1490 |
| Document Number | 0000179171 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 052323/000632 |
| Instrument | 179171 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3894 Griffith Ave was $3,535 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 | $3,535.00 (-2.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $148,030 | $296,060 |
| 2024 | $3,640.00 | ||
| 2023 | $127,980 | $255,960 | |
| 2021 | $3,040.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3894 Griffith 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.
The area around 3894 Griffith 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 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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