511 Ellen Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 511 Ellen Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.129 acres (5,619 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$225,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$3,318 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Jan 2022 Refinance + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`72-25-09-277-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`72-25-09-277-003`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,092 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,092 sqft
Basement Area	1,092 sqft
Finished Basement	1,092 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,619 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions	124 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Area	352 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	511 ELLEN AVE
City	ROYAL OAK
State	MI
Zip	48073-3359
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	ONE FAM
Legal Description	T1N, R11E, SEC 9 MELDRUM AND ANDERSEN'S OAKRIDGE PARK SUB NO 1 LOT 45
Legal Range	11E
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	09
Legal Subdivision	OAKRIDGE PARK SUB
Legal Lot Number	45
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	ROYAL OAK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	183700

Owner

511 Ellen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	511 ELLEN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3359
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

Date	Document
Mar 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jan 26, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 18, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS
Jun 22, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI ALLIANCE CATHOLIC CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 22, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 22, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 26, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017120625
Deed Book / Page	50795 / 794
Last Transfer Date	Jan 3, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000304703
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Property Address	511 ELLEN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3359
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	511 ELLEN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3359

Mortgage

Document Number	0000067413
Date	Mar 16, 2021
Book Page	55883/468
Instrument	67413

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2022
Property Address	511 ELLEN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3359
Document Number	0000304703
Book / Page	57356 / 301
Map Reference	LB 30 PG 40
Instrument Date	Jan 3, 2022
Instrument	304703
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2025
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	511 ELLEN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3359

Mortgage

Document Number	0057356302
Date	Jan 26, 2022
Instrument	57356/302

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Property Address	511 ELLEN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3359
Document Number	0000000890
Instrument Date	Dec 18, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 11, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	511 ELLEN AVE ROYAL OAK MI 480733359, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3359

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000890
Date	Jan 3, 2020
Book Page	053656/000476
Instrument	890

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 2, 2050

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2017
Property Address	511 ELLEN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3359
Document Number	0000120625
Book / Page	050795 / 000794
Instrument Date	May 31, 2017
Instrument	120625
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 17, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,935.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2887 ARMSTRONG DR LAKE ORION MI 483601706, LAKE ORION, MI 48360-1706

Mortgage

Document Number	121806
Date	Jun 22, 2017
Book Page	050801/000580
Instrument	121806

Lender

Name	ALLIANCE CATHOLIC CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	TROY, MI 48083

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 21, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Ellen Ave was $3,318 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22.1% 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	$3,318.00 (-22.08%) Homeowner's exemption	$141,800	$283,600
2024	$4,258.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 511 Ellen 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.

Wildfire

The area around 511 Ellen 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

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 676 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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