Oakland County property record for 4272 Thomas Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $319,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,469 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-25-07-303-002 |
| Primary APN | 04-25-07-303-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 794 sqft |
| Basement Area | 794 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 794 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 343 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 4272 THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48072-3170 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 7 ELLWOOD HEIGHTS LOT 288 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLWOOD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 288 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 170100 |
4272 Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4272 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3170 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIORITY 1 LENDING LLC |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CAPITOL TITLE COMPANY INC, CAPITAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022398795 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57862 / 367 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 4272 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3170 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3788 GRIFFITH AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1439 |
| Document Number | 0000395579 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Book Page | 57844/207 |
| Instrument | 395579 |
| Name | PRIORITY 1 LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LIVONIA, MI 48152 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4272 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3170 |
| Document Number | 0000398795 |
| Book / Page | 57862 / 367 |
| Map Reference | LB 23 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 398795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | CAPITOL TITLE COMPANY INC, CAPITAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,392.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4272 THOMAS AVE, 4272, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3170 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4272 THOMAS AVE, BERKLEY, MI 48072-3170 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4272 Thomas Ave was $5,469 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 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 | $5,469.00 (-2.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $148,280 | $296,560 |
| 2024 | $5,632.00 | ||
| 2023 | $130,940 | $261,880 | |
| 2021 | $2,385.00 |
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 4272 Thomas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 4272 Thomas 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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 872 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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