Oakland County property record for 527 Helen, Highland, MI 48357
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,132 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 2.95 acres (128,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,709 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | H-11-28-227-008 |
| Primary APN | H-11-28-227-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,132 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,132 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 128,502 sqft (2.95 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 591 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 402 sqft |
| Deck Area | 238 sqft |
| Patio Area | 290 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 527 HELEN |
|---|---|
| City | HIGHLAND |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48357-4709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SI |
| Legal Description | T3N, R7E, SEC 28 PART OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 BEG AT PT DIST S 88-28-50 E 299.28 FT FROM SE COR OF LOT 12 OF 'J F STEVENS SUB', TH S 88-28-50 E 295.72 FT, TH N 02-00-00 E 432.90 FT, TH N 88-00-00 W 295.72 FT, TH S 02-00-00 W 435.38 FT TO BEG 2.95 A |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | J F STEVENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 131300 |
527 Helen is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2021.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 HELEN, HIGHLAND, MI 48357-4709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GENISYS CU |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Re-recorded Document · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017148736 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50948 / 246 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000296769 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 527 HELEN, HIGHLAND, MI 48357-4709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACT TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 527 HELEN, HIGHLAND, MI 48357-4709 |
| Document Number | 0000307386 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 57372/274 |
| Instrument | 307386 |
| Name | GENISYS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 527 HELEN, HIGHLAND, MI 48357-4709 |
| Document Number | 0000296769 |
| Book / Page | 57307 / 780 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 296769 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 527 HELEN, HIGHLAND, MI 48357-4709 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 527 HELEN, HIGHLAND, MI 48357-4709 |
| Document Number | 0000142923 |
| Book / Page | 50915 / 00212 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 142923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,634.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 FAIRWAY RIDGE RD, 211, GEORGETOWN, TX 78633-4683 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13508 PROVIDENCE CT, HARTLAND, MI 48353-3785 |
| Document Number | 0000142924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 142924 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 527 HELEN, HIGHLAND, MI 48357-4709 |
| Document Number | 0000142923 |
| Book / Page | 050948 / 000246 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 142923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,634.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 13508 PROVIDENCE CT HARTLAND MI 483533785, HARTLAND, MI 48353-3785 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 527 HELEN, HIGHLAND, MI 48357-4709 |
| Document Number | 0000148736 |
| Book / Page | 50948 / 00246 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 148736 |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,634.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 211 FAIRWAY RIDGE RD, GEORGETOWN, TX 78633-4683 |
| Document Number | 0000148737 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 50948/00251 |
| Instrument | 148737 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 527 Helen was $2,709 with a homeowner's exemption, down 32.8% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of February 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| County Subdivision | Highland Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Huron Valley Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,709.00 (-32.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,190 | $294,380 |
| 2024 | $4,031.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,700 | $259,400 | |
| 2021 | $3,387.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 527 Helen in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 risk around 527 Helen is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP serves 3,837 people · EPA ID MI0003312 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | Under 1 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 193 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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