Oakland County property record for 609 Baldwin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,144 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $179,900 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,490 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-15-331-044 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-15-331-044 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 943 sqft |
| Basement Area | 943 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 707 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,144 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 609 BALDWIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48067-4205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 15 ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO 2 LOT 86 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 184200 |
609 Baldwin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 BALDWIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201429017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46810 / 834 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 609 BALDWIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000140118 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 54521/76 |
| Instrument | 140118 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 609 BALDWIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 BALDWIN AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4205 |
| Document Number | 0000235867 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56945/742 |
| Instrument | 235867 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Baldwin Ave was $3,490 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22.1% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Royal Oak City |
| Unified School District | Royal Oak City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,490.00 (-22.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $184,580 | $369,160 |
| 2024 | $4,478.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 Baldwin Ave 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.
The area around 609 Baldwin 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 | 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 |
| 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 926 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL 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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