Oakland County property record for 735 S Chocolay Ave, Clawson, MI 48017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,403 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,231 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,678 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-25-04-158-004 |
| Primary APN | 16-25-04-158-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,403 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,197 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,231 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Deck Area | 74 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 735 S CHOCOLAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLAWSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48017-1812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 4 KENWOOD GARDENS S 50 FT OF N 200 FT OF LOT 161 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENWOOD GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAWSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 180300 |
735 S Chocolay Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 735 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022469760 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58251 / 250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 735 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000107244 |
| Book / Page | 61382 / 141 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026107244 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 735 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000107244, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Book Page | 61382/141 |
| Instrument | 2026107244 |
| Name | AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.52% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 735 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000469760 |
| Book / Page | 58251 / 250 |
| Map Reference | LB 14 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 469760 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,875.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 735 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1812 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 735 S CHOCOLAY AVE, CLAWSON, MI 48017-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000475785 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 58283/265 |
| Instrument | 475785 |
| Name | STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 735 S Chocolay Ave was $6,678 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Clawson City |
| Unified School District | Clawson City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,678.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $148,480 | $296,960 |
| 2024 | $6,537.00 | ||
| 2023 | $131,250 | $262,500 | |
| 2021 | $4,778.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 735 S Chocolay 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 735 S Chocolay 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 | CLAWSON serves 11,825 people · EPA ID MI0001440 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 463 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 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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