4002 Custer Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 4002 Custer Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.143 acres (6,229 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$250,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,728 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`72-25-04-403-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`72-25-04-403-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,014 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	989 sqft
Basement Area	989 sqft
Finished Basement	989 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,229 sqft (0.143 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	211 sqft
Deck Area	114 sqft
Patio Area	114 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4002 CUSTER AVE
City	ROYAL OAK
State	MI
Zip	48073-2433
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	ONE FAM
Legal Description	T1N, R11E, SEC 4 HARRY SLATKIN'S CITY PARK SUB S 50 FT OF LOT 173
Legal Range	11E
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	CITY PARK SUB
Legal Lot Number	173
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	ROYAL OAK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	183200

Owner

4002 Custer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	4002 CUSTER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2433
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 16, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 16, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022471501
Deed Book / Page	58260 / 589
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 15, 1995
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Nov 16, 2022
Property Address	4002 CUSTER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2433
Document Number	0000471501
Book / Page	58260 / 589
Map Reference	LB 61 PG 25
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2022
Instrument	471501
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 19, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,875.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3032 PRAIRIE AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-6574

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4002 CUSTER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2433

Mortgage

Document Number	0000473663
Date	Nov 21, 2022
Book Page	58272/102
Instrument	473663

Lender

Name	FIRST MERCHANTS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	MUNCIE, IN 47305

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.62%
Type Change Date	Dec 1, 2027
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	3.62%
Max Rate At Change	7.62%
Index	Other
Margin	3
Max Rate	10.6%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4002 Custer Ave was $3,728 with a homeowner's exemption, down 21% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Oakland County
Municipality	Royal Oak City
Unified School District	Royal Oak City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,728.00 (-21%) Homeowner's exemption	$136,200	$272,400
2024	$4,719.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4002 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jan 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 4002 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 Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

Provider	Max 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