5170 Alta Ct, Clarkston, MI 48348 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 5170 Alta Ct, Clarkston, MI 48348

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 2,606 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	0.963 acres (41,948 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$310,000 (Sep 2003)
Tax Bill	$3,071 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Transfer Sep 2022 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`J-08-23-403-021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`J-08-23-403-021`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,606 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,374 sqft
Basement Area	1,351 sqft
Finished Basement	1,351 sqft
Interior Walls	Wood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Lot Area	41,948 sqft (0.963 acres)
Garage Area	665 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area	640 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	56 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5170 ALTA CT
City	CLARKSTON
State	MI
Zip	48348-4900
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1B
Legal Description	T4N, R9E, SEC 23 PINE KNOB VILLAGE LOT 48
Legal Range	9E
Legal Township	4N
Legal Section	23
Legal Subdivision	PINE KNOB VILLAGE
Legal Lot Number	48
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	INDEPENDENCE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	127600

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5170 ALTA CT, CLARKSTON, MI 48348-4900
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Life Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 16, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 12, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 15, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA
Mar 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 9, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 9, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 13, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2003457153
Deed Book / Page	30658 / 510
Last Transfer Date	Apr 4, 2024
Transfer Doc	0000041968
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Apr 16, 2024
Property Address	5170 ALTA CT, CLARKSTON, MI 48348-4900
Document Number	0000041968
Book / Page	59291 / 820
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2024
Instrument	41968
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 1, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5170 ALTA CT, CLARKSTON, MI 48348-4900

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	5170 ALTA CT, CLARKSTON, MI 48348-4900

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Sep 12, 2022
Property Address	5170 ALTA CT, CLARKSTON, MI 48348-4900
Document Number	0000442460
Book / Page	58103 / 503
Instrument Date	Sep 12, 2022
Instrument	442460
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4378 S STATE RD, 4378, DAVISON, MI 48423-8752

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5170 ALTA CT, CLARKSTON, MI 48348-4900

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Property Address	5170 ALTA CT, CLARKSTON, MI 48348-4900
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 28, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5170 ALTA CT, CLARKSTON, MI 48348-4900

Mortgage

Document Number	0000321580
Date	Feb 15, 2022
Book Page	57457/757
Instrument	321580

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	299 Months
Due	Jan 23, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Property Address	5170 ALTA CT, CLARKSTON, MI 48348-4900
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037115
Date	Mar 20, 2019
Book Page	52660/00450
Instrument	037115

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2044

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Oakland County
County Subdivision	Independence Charter Township
Unified School District	Clarkston Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,071.00 (-31.5%) Homeowner's exemption	$223,700 (+17.06%) Land $46,300 Building $177,400	$447,400 (+17.06%) Land $92,600 Building $354,800
2024	$4,483.00 (+11.38%)
2023		$191,100 Land $39,000 Building $152,100	$382,200 Land $78,000 Building $304,200
2022	$4,025.00

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP serves 11,790 people · EPA ID MI0003342
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Nov 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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