Oakland County property record for 561 3rd Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $785 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-14-16-402-017 |
| Primary APN | 64-14-16-402-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 631 sqft |
| Basement Area | 631 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 631 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Deck Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 561 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PONTIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48340-2005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T3N, R10E, SEC 16 JOSLYN GARDEN'S SUB LOT 194 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSLYN GARDEN'S |
| Legal Lot Number | 194 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTIAC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 141400 |
561 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 3RD AVE, PONTIAC, MI 48340-2005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201197318 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43067 / 456 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 561 3rd Ave was $785 with a homeowner's exemption, down 10.2% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Pontiac City |
| Unified School District | Pontiac City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $785.00 (-10.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,050 | $112,100 |
| 2024 | $874.00 | ||
| 2023 | $48,090 | $96,180 | |
| 2021 | $512.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 3rd 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 561 3rd 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 |
|---|
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 | PONTIAC serves 63,776 people · EPA ID MI0005440 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) 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 438 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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