Oakland County property record for 618 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,422 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $9,590 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-25-15-331-071 |
| Primary APN | 72-25-15-331-071 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,422 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 835 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,579 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 47.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 146 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 618 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48067-4210 |
| 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 41 8-7-01 FR 067 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,41 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 184200 |
618 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 618 FOREST AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Nov 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan LAKE MI CU |
| May 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SHIELD TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20198510 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53547 / 708 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000149432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 618 FOREST AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4210 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 618 FOREST AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4210 |
| Document Number | 0000157914 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56431/467 |
| Instrument | 157914 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 618 FOREST AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4210 |
| Document Number | 0000198510 |
| Book / Page | 053547 / 000708 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 198510 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | SHIELD TITLE AGENCY INC, SHIELD TITLE AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,720.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1103 E 5TH ST ROYAL OAK MI 480672901, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2901 |
| Document Number | 198511 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 053547/000710 |
| Instrument | 198511 |
| Name | LAKE MI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 24, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 618 FOREST AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-4210 |
| Document Number | 0000072960 |
| Book / Page | 52816 / 00718 |
| Map Reference | LB 48 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 72960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | SHIELD TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,720.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5457 SAN LUIS TER, 5457, NORTH PORT, FL 34286-3527 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1231 LACROSSE TRL, OXFORD, MI 48371-6606 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 618 Forest Ave was $9,590 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 | $9,590.00 (-22.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $365,410 | $730,820 |
| 2024 | $12,306.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 618 Forest 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 618 Forest 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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