Oakland County property record for 856 E Barrett Ave, Madison Heights, MI 48071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 696 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,225 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,975 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Aug 2023 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44-25-24-377-006 |
| Primary APN | 44-25-24-377-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 696 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 696 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,225 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADISON HEIGHTS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48071-4304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 RES |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 24 JOHN R PARK NO. 1 LOT 475 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 475 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 181600 |
856 E Barrett Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202570603 |
| Deed Book / Page | 60273 / 747 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Document Number | 0000216334 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56815/296 |
| Instrument | 216334 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Document Number | 0000087366 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58798/874 |
| Instrument | 87366 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Document Number | 0000070603 |
| Book / Page | 60273 / 747 |
| Map Reference | LB 31 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 70603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17704 158TH ST, BASEHOR, KS 66007-7255 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Document Number | 0060294404 |
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| Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 60294/404 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Document Number | 0000095296 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE MADISON HEIGHTS MI 480714304, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Document Number | 0000095296 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 054218/000411 |
| Instrument | 95296 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2040 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Document Number | 0000191310 |
| Book / Page | 052386 / 000423 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 191310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | INTERSTATE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $761.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 E BARRETT AVE MADISON HEIGHTS MI 480714304, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071-4304 |
| Document Number | 193122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 052396/000424 |
| Instrument | 193122 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 26, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 E Barrett Ave was $1,975, up 10.2% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Madison Heights City |
| Unified School District | Madison Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,975.00 (+10.15%) | $58,990 | $117,980 |
| 2024 | $1,793.00 | ||
| 2023 | $49,700 | $99,400 | |
| 2021 | $1,500.00 |
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 856 E Barrett 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 856 E Barrett 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 | MADISON HEIGHTS serves 29,694 people · EPA ID MI0004000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) 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 1,007 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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