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5242 Cardinal Dr, Troy, MI 48098 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 5242 Cardinal Dr, Troy, MI 48098

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,803 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size0.41 acres (17,860 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$700,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill$5,531 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN88-20-07-478-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN88-20-07-478-010

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,803 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,626 sqft
Basement Area1,626 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,626 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeHip
Lot Area17,860 sqft (0.41 acres)
Lot Dimensions225 ft deep x 79 ft wide
Garage Area575 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area672 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area71 sqft
Deck Area450 sqft
Patio Area450 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address5242 CARDINAL DR
CityTROY
StateMI
Zip48098-2466
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1B
Legal DescriptionT2N, R11E, SEC 7 MERIHILL FARMS SUB NO 1 LOT 17
Legal Range11E
Legal Township2N
Legal Section7
Legal SubdivisionMERIHILL FARMS
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionTROY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract196500

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1930 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657-8513
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 9, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 9, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202569693
Deed Book / Page60268 / 646
Prior Transfer DateSep 20, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000183089
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateOct 3, 2017
Property Address5242 CARDINAL DR, TROY, MI 48098-2466
Document Number0000183089
Book / Page051133 / 000182
Instrument DateSep 20, 2017
Instrument183089
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address5242 CARDINAL DR TROY MI 480982466, TROY, MI 48098-2466

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyOakland County
MunicipalityTroy City
Unified School DistrictTroy School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,531.00 (-3.86%)
2023$483,600
2022$5,753.00$241,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1985)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1985 · river or lake 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

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 SystemTROY
serves 85,854 people · EPA ID MI0006690
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone
Cable		1,200 / 50
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL		100 / 20

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