Oakland County property record for 4002 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,043 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,710 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,396 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-05-401-011 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-05-401-011 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,043 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,030 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,710 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 4002 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48073-1850 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 5 STARR ACRES S 53 FT OF LOT 382 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | STARR ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 382 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 183200 |
4002 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4002 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-1850 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 31, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202374907 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58728 / 367 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000143121 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4002 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-1850 |
| Document Number | 0000143121 |
| Book / Page | 59881 / 584 |
| Map Reference | LB 23 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 143121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4002 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-1850 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4002 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-1850 |
| Document Number | 0000143122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 143122 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4002 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-1850 |
| Document Number | 0000074907 |
| Book / Page | 58728 / 367 |
| Map Reference | LB 23 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 74907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,512.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5900 N ADAMS RD, TROY, MI 48098-2377 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4002 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-1850 |
| Document Number | 0058769637 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 58769/637 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4002 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-1850 |
| Document Number | 0000388785 |
| Book / Page | 57806 / 557 |
| Map Reference | LB 23 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 388785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,402.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4002 BENJAMIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-1850 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5900 N ADAMS RD, TROY, MI 48098-2377 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4002 Benjamin Ave was $4,396 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22.3% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Royal Oak City |
| Unified School District | Royal Oak City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,396.00 (-22.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $158,700 | $317,400 |
| 2024 | $5,656.00 | ||
| 2022 | $3,158.00 | ||
| 2018 | $87,450 | $174,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4002 Benjamin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4002 Benjamin 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 Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CITY OF ROYAL OAK serves 57,236 people · EPA ID MI0005830 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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