Oakland County property record for 4196 Griffith Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 782 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,667 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,242 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-07-404-004 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-07-404-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 782 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 782 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 782 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 | 7,667 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 741 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 4196 GRIFFITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-1494 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 OF LOT 143 & ALL OF LOT 144 T1N, R11E, SEC 7 MC GIVERIN-HALDEMAN'S BERKLEY SUB. |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 143 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC GIVERIN-HALDEMAN'S BERKLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 143-144 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 170100 |
4196 Griffith Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4196 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1494 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LEGACY MORTGAGE |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022407679 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57914 / 514 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022658 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4196 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1494 |
| Document Number | 0000407679 |
| Book / Page | 57914 / 514 |
| Map Reference | LB 34 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 407679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | MICHIGAN SHORES TITLE AGENCY, MICHIGAN MOVES TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4196 GRIFFITH AVE, 4196, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1494 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4196 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1494 |
| Document Number | 0057914516 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 57914/516 |
| Name | LEGACY MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 4196 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1494 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000120902 |
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| Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 53075/00085 |
| Instrument | 120902 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BERKLEY, MI 48072 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4196 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1494 |
| Document Number | 0000022658 |
| Book / Page | 055583 / 000597 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 22658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 3344 ALVINA AVE WARREN MI 480914206, WARREN, MI 48091-4206 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4196 Griffith Ave was $6,242 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.4% 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 | $6,242.00 (+8.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $142,710 | $285,420 |
| 2024 | $5,757.00 | ||
| 2023 | $124,400 | $248,800 | |
| 2021 | $2,477.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4196 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 4196 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 |
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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 |
| Also Mapped Here | CITY OF ROYAL OAK |
| 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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