515 S Chocolay Ave, Clawson, MI 48017 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 515 S Chocolay Ave, Clawson, MI 48017

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,035 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.171 acres (7,449 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$145,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$4,138 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
Jan 2026 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-25-04-154-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-25-04-154-002

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,035 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area821 sqft
Basement Area821 sqft
Unfinished Basement821 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,449 sqft (0.171 acres)
Lot Dimensions145 ft deep x 51 ft wide
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area120 sqft
Deck Area117 sqft
Patio Area117 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address515 S CHOCOLAY AVE
CityCLAWSON
StateMI
Zip48017-1810
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 4 KENWOOD GARDENS S 51.40 FT OF N 102.90 FT OF LOT 159
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionKENWOOD GARDENS
Legal Lot Number159
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionCLAWSON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3021
Census Tract180300

Owner

515 S Chocolay Ave is owned by a company that bought it in January 2026 and is owner-occupied.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address150 VESTER ST, 109, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2980
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

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

DateDocument
Mar 5, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
RFLF 4 LLC
Jan 6, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
UNKNOWN, STG
Jan 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 6, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 6, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 22, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20261585
Deed Book / Page60845 / 328
Prior Transfer DateJun 30, 1995
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address515 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1810
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2026
Title CompanySTG

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address150 VESTER ST 109, 109, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2980
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number20260027029
DateMar 5, 2026
Book Page60992/503
Instrument20260027029
Lender
NameRFLF 4 LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60606
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2056

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateJan 6, 2026
Property Address515 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1810
Document Number20260001585
Book / Page60845 / 328
Map ReferenceLB 14 PG 9
Instrument DateDec 8, 2025
Instrument20260001585
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2026
Title CompanyUNKNOWN, STG

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,087.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address515 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1810

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address150 VESTER ST # 109, 109, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2980
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Property Address515 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1810
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 4, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address515 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1810

Mortgage

Document Number0000290916
DateJan 11, 2022
Book Page57270/289
Instrument290916
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 515 S Chocolay Ave was $4,138 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% from the year before.

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyOakland County
MunicipalityClawson City
Unified School DistrictClawson City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,138.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption$116,690$233,380
2024$4,051.00
2023$103,910$207,820
2021$3,664.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 515 S Chocolay Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 515 S Chocolay 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCLAWSON
serves 11,825 people · EPA ID MI0001440
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 463 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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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