526 Cherry Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 526 Cherry Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,031 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,013 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$296,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$6,762 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`72-25-09-455-021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`72-25-09-455-021`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,031 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	816 sqft
Basement Area	816 sqft
Finished Basement	816 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1946
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
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	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	45 sqft
Deck Area	276 sqft
Patio Area	276 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	526 CHERRY AVE
City	ROYAL OAK
State	MI
Zip	48073-4044
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	ONE FAM
Legal Description	T1N, R11E, SEC 9 FOREST HEIGHTS SUB LOT 532
Legal Range	11E
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	09
Legal Subdivision	FOREST HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number	532
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	ROYAL OAK
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5021
Census Tract	183700

Owner

526 Cherry Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2020.

Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	6073 GLEN EAGLES DR, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323-2211
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020158417
Deed Book / Page	54636 / 176
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 18, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0305490264
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Aug 12, 2020
Property Address	526 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4044
Document Number	0000158417
Book / Page	54636 / 176
Map Reference	LB 11 PG 25
Instrument Date	Aug 3, 2020
Instrument	158417
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,545.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	526 CHERRY AVE, 526, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4044

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	526 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4044

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Cherry Ave was $6,762, down 14.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Oakland County
Municipality	Royal Oak City
Unified School District	Royal Oak City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,762.00 (-14.21%)	$157,120	$314,240
2024	$7,882.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 526 Cherry Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 526 Cherry Ave 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

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 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