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3998 Kipling Ave, Berkley, MI 48072 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 3998 Kipling Ave, Berkley, MI 48072

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,489 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$335,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$6,937 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2026 Transfer
Jul 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-25-07-431-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-25-07-431-001

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,588 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,169 sqft
Basement Area144 sqft
Unfinished Basement144 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,489 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions108 ft deep x 51 ft wide
Garage Area456 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area221 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address3998 KIPLING AVE
CityBERKLEY
StateMI
Zip48072-3408
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 7 & 8 ST JOHN WOODS SUB. NO. 1 NLY 5 FT OF LOT 650 ALSO ALL OF LOT 651
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionST JOHN WOODS
Legal Lot Number650-651
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionBERKLEY
Census Block Group4
Census Block4010
Census Tract170000

Owner

3998 Kipling Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2026.

Source: Oakland County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3998 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3408
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 6, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 22, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 22, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020143345
Deed Book / Page54543 / 548
Last Transfer DateOct 2, 2026
Transfer Doc0000147528
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateOct 6, 2026
Property Address3998 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3408
Document Number0000147528
Book / Page61612 / 417
Instrument DateOct 2, 2026
Instrument2026147528
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3998 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3408

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJul 22, 2020
Property Address3998 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3408
Document Number0000143345
Book / Page54543 / 548
Map ReferenceLB 42 PG 10
Instrument DateJul 9, 2020
Instrument143345
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,881.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3998 KIPLING AVE, 3998, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3408

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3998 KIPLING AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3408

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3998 Kipling Ave was $6,937 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBerkley City
CountyOakland County
Unified School DistrictBerkley School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,937.00 (-2.88%) Homeowner's exemption$184,010$368,020
2024$7,143.00
2023$167,540$335,080
2021$5,966.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3998 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 3998 Kipling Ave, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no wildfire likelihood modeled here

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 SystemBERKLEY
serves 14,970 people · EPA ID MI0000630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead9 ppb (2026)
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 636 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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