Oakland County property record for 5245 Old Cove Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,977 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,475 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | J-08-34-201-023 |
| Primary APN | J-08-34-201-023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Basement Area | 663 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 920 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 10,977 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 404 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5245 OLD COVE RD |
|---|---|
| City | CLARKSTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48346-3822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | T4N, R9E, SEC 34 LAKE OAKLAND WOODS NO 3 LOT 225 |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 4N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 225 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 127700 |
5245 Old Cove Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5245 OLD COVE RD, CLARKSTON, MI 48346-3822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015138124 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48373 / 512 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5245 Old Cove Rd was $2,475 with a homeowner's exemption, down 31.6% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| County Subdivision | Independence Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Clarkston Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,475.00 (-31.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $166,000 Land $38,000 Building $128,000 | $332,000 Land $76,000 Building $256,000 |
| 2024 | $3,616.00 | ||
| 2023 | $138,900 Land $28,100 Building $110,800 | $277,800 Land $56,200 Building $221,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,244.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5245 Old Cove Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 5245 Old Cove Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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