Oakland County property record for 8540 Chapman St, Oak Park, MI 48237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $104,900 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-25-28-155-015 |
| Primary APN | 52-25-28-155-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Patio Area | 38 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8540 CHAPMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK PARK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48237-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 28 CHAPMAN SUBDIVISION LOT 29 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | 28 CHAPMAN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK PARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 171100 |
8540 Chapman St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Oakland County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8540 CHAPMAN ST, OAK PARK, MI 48237-1803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201597132 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48170 / 890 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000131897 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8540 CHAPMAN ST, OAK PARK, MI 48237-1803 |
| Document Number | 20260047972 |
| Book / Page | 61095 / 435 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202647972 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 8540 CHAPMAN ST, OAK PARK, MI 48237-1803 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8540 Chapman St was $2,712 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Oak Park City |
| Unified School District | Ferndale Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,712.00 (+1.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $113,500 Land $21,500 Building $92,000 | $227,000 Land $43,000 Building $184,000 |
| 2024 | $2,665.00 | ||
| 2023 | $91,100 Land $14,800 Building $76,300 | $182,200 Land $29,600 Building $152,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,368.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8540 Chapman St 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 8540 Chapman St 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 | OAK PARK serves 29,654 people · EPA ID MI0004880 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 788 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
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