Oakland County property record for 616 Cherry Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 933 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $279,900 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,860 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-09-455-016 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-09-455-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 933 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 925 sqft |
| Basement Area | 925 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 925 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 616 CHERRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48073-4078 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ONE FAM |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 9 FOREST HEIGHTS SUB LOT 527 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 527 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 183700 |
616 Cherry Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 616 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4078 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY |
| May 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202373778 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58721 / 351 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 616 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4078 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1204 GENESEE DR, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4704 |
| Document Number | 0000083562 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58776/310 |
| Instrument | 83562 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 616 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4078 |
| Document Number | 0000073778 |
| Book / Page | 58721 / 351 |
| Map Reference | LB 11 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 73778 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 616 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4078 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 616 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4078 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 616 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4078 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000088439 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 54168/868 |
| Instrument | 88439 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 616 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4078 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000157655 |
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| Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 50992/00734 |
| Instrument | 157655 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48084 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 616 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4078 |
| Document Number | 0000000835 |
| Book / Page | 51435 / 00786 |
| Map Reference | LB 11 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 000835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,333.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 616 CHERRY AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4078 |
| Document Number | 0000000836 |
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| Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000836 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 616 Cherry Ave was $3,860 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 | $3,860.00 (-22.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,640 | $275,280 |
| 2024 | $4,953.00 | ||
| 2022 | $3,404.00 | ||
| 2018 | $80,630 | $161,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 616 Cherry Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 616 Cherry Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 755 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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