Oakland County property record for 523 Cherry Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $227,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,021 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-09-457-006 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-09-457-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 982 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 686 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 27 sqft |
| Deck Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 523 CHERRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48073-4043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 9 FOREST HEIGHTS SUB LOT 542 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 542 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5027 |
| Census Tract | 183700 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4043 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020248478 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55229 / 367 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 523 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4043 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1833 VINSETTA BLVD, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-3969 |
| Document Number | 0000019443 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55560/557 |
| Instrument | 19443 |
| Name | STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 523 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4043 |
| Document Number | 0000248478 |
| Book / Page | 055229 / 000367 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 248478 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,952.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 523 CHERRY AVE ROYAL OAK MI 480734043, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4043 |
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 | $6,021.00 (-14.22%) | $150,240 | $300,480 |
| 2024 | $7,019.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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