Oakland County property record for 3998 Griffith Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 787 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,926 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,492 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-07-409-001 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-07-409-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 787 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 787 sqft |
| Basement Area | 787 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 787 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,926 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 29 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3998 GRIFFITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-1491 |
| 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 158 & N 14 FT OF LOT 159 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC GIVERIN-HALDEMAN'S BERKLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 158-159 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 170100 |
3998 Griffith Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3998 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1491 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000082839 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3998 Griffith Ave was $2,492 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 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 | $2,492.00 (-2.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $133,270 | $266,540 |
| 2024 | $2,566.00 | ||
| 2023 | $116,110 | $232,220 | |
| 2021 | $2,143.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3998 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 3998 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 |
|---|
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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