Oakland County property record for 5643 Exploration Dr, Commerce Township, MI 48382
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,938 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $274,900 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,200 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | E-17-05-301-001 |
| Primary APN | E-17-05-301-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,938 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,231 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,089 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,089 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Area | 691 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 47 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5643 EXPLORATION DR |
|---|---|
| City | COMMERCE TOWNSHIP |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48382-5134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R8E, SEC 5 & 6 CRANBERRY ESTATES SUB NO 2 LOT 75 12-26-01 FR 300-003 & 06-478-013 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRANBERRY ESTATES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,75 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COMMERCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 135300 |
5643 Exploration Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2008.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5643 EXPLORATION DR, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-5134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008180067 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40638 / 122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 5643 EXPLORATION DR, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-5134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | LIB |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000032450 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 53834/476 |
| Instrument | 32450 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75243 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 5643 EXPLORATION DR, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-5134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5643 EXPLORATION DR, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-5134 |
| Document Number | 0000206769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 54961/275 |
| Instrument | 206769 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75243 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5643 Exploration Dr was $4,200 with a homeowner's exemption, down 32.7% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| County Subdivision | Commerce Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Huron Valley Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,200.00 (-32.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $273,910 | $547,820 |
| 2024 | $6,239.00 | ||
| 2023 | $219,830 | $439,660 | |
| 2021 | $5,282.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5643 Exploration Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · other causes |
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 5643 Exploration Dr 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 | None beyond 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 | COMMERCE TOWNSHIP serves 19,811 people · EPA ID MI0001573 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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