Oakland County property record for 538 S Chocolay Ave, Clawson, MI 48017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,238 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,231 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,946 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-25-04-153-016 |
| Primary APN | 16-25-04-153-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,238 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 865 sqft |
| Basement Area | 399 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 399 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,231 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 146 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 538 S CHOCOLAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLAWSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48017-1811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 4 KENWOOD GARDENS N 50 FT OF S 150 FT OF LOT 166 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENWOOD GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 166 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAWSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 180300 |
538 S Chocolay Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 4, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000091158 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 S Chocolay Ave was $3,946 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Clawson City |
| Unified School District | Clawson City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,946.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,720 | $305,440 |
| 2024 | $3,863.00 | ||
| 2023 | $135,820 | $271,640 | |
| 2021 | $3,494.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 S Chocolay Ave 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.
The area around 538 S Chocolay Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CLAWSON serves 11,825 people · EPA ID MI0001440 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 463 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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