3902 Custer Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 3902 Custer Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 988 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,013 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$220,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$3,522 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Transfer
Nov 2021 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN72-25-04-405-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN72-25-04-405-006

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area988 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area988 sqft
Basement Area988 sqft
Unfinished Basement988 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,013 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 56 ft wide
Garage Area448 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area42 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address3902 CUSTER AVE
CityROYAL OAK
StateMI
Zip48073-2431
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeONE FAM
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 4 HARRY SLATKIN'S CITY PARK SUB S 56 FT OF LOT 242
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionCITY PARK SUB
Legal Lot Number242
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionROYAL OAK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract183200

Owner

3902 Custer Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2022.

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address3902 CUSTER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2431
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 1, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 30, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGCY INC
Jun 11, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 15, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021265399
Deed Book / Page57127 / 12
Last Transfer DateOct 20, 2022
Transfer Doc0000465913
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateNov 1, 2022
Property Address3902 CUSTER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2431
Document Number0000465913
Book / Page58230 / 369
Map ReferenceLB 61 PG 25
Instrument DateOct 20, 2022
Instrument465913
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3902 CUSTER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2431

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3902 CUSTER AVE # AVC, AVC, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2431

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateNov 30, 2021
Property Address3902 CUSTER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2431
Document Number0000265399
Book / Page57127 / 12
Map ReferenceLB 61 PG 25
Instrument DateNov 9, 2021
Instrument265399
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2023
Title CompanyMICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,650.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address18861 SAXON DR, BEVERLY HILLS, MI 48025-3005

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3902 CUSTER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2431

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJun 11, 2020
Property Address3902 CUSTER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2431
Document Number0000112495
Book / Page054335 / 000798
Instrument DateJun 11, 2020
Instrument112495
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 8, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address18861 SAXON DR BEVERLY HILLS MI 480253005, BEVERLY HILLS, MI 48025-3005

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3902 Custer Ave was $3,522 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22.1% from the year before.

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyOakland County
MunicipalityRoyal Oak City
Unified School DistrictRoyal Oak City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,522.00 (-22.06%) Homeowner's exemption$129,180$258,360
2024$4,519.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3902 Custer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJan 2020 · other causes

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 3902 Custer 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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF ROYAL OAK
serves 57,236 people · EPA ID MI0005830
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 545 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
123.NET
Fiber
6,000 / 6,000
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, 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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