Oakland County property record for 512 Cherry Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,772 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-09-455-024 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-09-455-024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 101 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 512 CHERRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48073-4044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 9 FOREST HEIGHTS SUB LOT 535 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 535 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 183700 |
512 Cherry Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004318970 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33611 / 98 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 512 Cherry Ave was $1,772 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22% 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 | $1,772.00 (-22.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,720 | $195,440 |
| 2024 | $2,273.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 Cherry Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 512 Cherry 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 755 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 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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