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Christopher Thomas France Petitioner V City Of Berkley Respondent · 26-001319-TT

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Michigan Tax Tribunal 

Property: 2085 Gardner Ave, Berkley, MI, 48072 

Supporting Documentation

Page 2

04/13/2026 

10:34 AM 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

CITY OF BERKLEY 

PETER BIERZYNSKI, ASSESSOR 

3338 COOLIDGE HIGHWAY 

BERKLEY MI 48072-1690 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

FRANCE, CHRISTOPHER THOMAS 

FRANCE, DELANEY 

2637 OAKSHIRE AVE 

BERKLEY MI 48072-1321 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

04-25-18-404-030 

2085 GARDNER AVE 

TIN, R11E, SEC 18 ASSESSOR'S REPLAT OF MEADOW 

FARMS S 60 FT OF LOT 126 

‘HIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 04-25-18-404-030 

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 

Board of Review Comments: 

APPEAL DENIED, INSUFFICIENT MARKET DATA PROVIDED 

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

143,900 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

143,900 

| 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

143,900 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

143,900 

2026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

0.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

“Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html

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Final 

Closing Disclosure 

Closing Information 

Date Issued 

01/07/2026 

Closing Date 

01/08/2026 

Disbursement Date 

01/08/2026 

Settlement Agent 

Birmingham Title Agency 

File # 

BT-13430 

Property 

2085 Gardner Avenue 

Berkley, MI 48072 

Sale Price 

$200,000 

Summaries of Transa 

SELLER'S TRANSACTION 

Transaction Information 

Borrower 

Christopher Thomas France and Delaney France 

2637 Oakshire Avenue 

Berkley, MI 48072 

Seller 

43902 Woodwal 

Levine Homes LLC 

rd Avenue, Suite 260 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 

Contact Information 

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ESTATE 

BROKER (B 

Name 

) 

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M. Due to Seller at Closing 

$201,594.93 

RE/MAX Dream Properties 

01 Sale Price of Property 

$200,000.00 

Address 

138 Main Center 

02 Sale Price of Any Personal Property Included in Sale 

Northville, MI 48167 

03 

MI License ID 

432125 

04 

Contact 

Robert Rech 

° 

Contact MI License ID 

| 6501400572 

07 

Email 

rechrobby14@gmail.com 

08 

] 

Phone 

734-748-4594 

Adjustments for Items Paid by Seller in Advance 

REAL ESTATE BROKER (S) 

09 City/Town Taxes 

01/08/26 to 07/01/26 

$1,447.05 

BE 

Pray 

: 

’ 

10 County Taxes 

01/08/26 to 12/01/26 

$147.88 

Name 

The Levin Group, Inc 

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A 

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Address 

43902 Woodward Ave 

AL 

Assessments 

Ste 260 

2 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 

4 

MI License ID 

210188 

15 

Contact 

Bruce Levine 

16 

Contact MI License ID 

| 225281 

N. Due from Seller at Closing 

$4,207.79 

Email 

blevine@levinegroupinc.com 

01 Excess Deposit 

Phone 

248-332-3120 

02 

Closing Costs Paid at Closing (J) 

. 

$4,207.79 

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03 

Existing Loan(s) Assu 

or Taken Subject to 

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04 

Payoff of First Mortgag 

First Mortgage P 

Birmingham Title Agency 

05 

Payoff of Second Mortgage Loan 

Address 

26000 W. 12 Mile Rd. 

06 

Southfield, MI 48034 

07 

MI License ID 

17332849 

= Seller Credit 

Contact 

Liz Casselman, Esq. 

10 

Contact MI License ID 

| 17943752 

11 

oo 

Email 

liz@birminghamtitle.net 

12 

Phone 

(248)633-2737 

13 

Adjustments for Items Unpaid by Seller 

14 City/Town Taxes 

15 

County Taxes 

16 Assessments 

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BEA 

17 

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18 

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Questions? if you have questions about the 

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loan terms or costs on this form, use the contact 

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information above. To get more information 

CALCULATION 

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or make a complaint, contact the Consumer 

Total Due to Seller at Closing (M) 

$201,594.93 

Financial Protection Bureau at 

Total Due from Seller at Closing (N) 

-§4,207.79 

www.consumerfinance.govimortgage-closing 

cash [ 

]From [x] To Seller 

$197,387.14 

CLOSING DISCLOSURE 

Birmingham Title Agency 

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1 OF 2

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Closing Cost Details 

Seller-Paid 

At Closing 

Before Closing 

A. Origination Charges 

01 

% of Loan Amount (Points) 

02 

Constructoin Loan Admin Fee to Lake Michigan Credit Union ISAOA/ATIMA 

03 Processing 

Fee to Lake Michigan Credit Union ISAOA/ATIMA 

"04 Underwriting Fee to Lake Michigan Credit Union ISAOA/ATIMA 

05 

B. Services Borrower Did Not Shop For 

01 Appraisal Fee to Kathleen Alan 

02 Credit Report Fee to FactualData 

03 

Flood Determination Fee to FactualData 

04 

Inspection Fees to Kathleen Alan 

05 Insurance Tracking Fee to Allied Solutions 

06 Survey Fee to Kemtec 

07 Tax Service Fee to Lereta 

01 

Title - Construction draw fee to Birmingham Title Agency 

02 

Title - Courier Fee to Birmingham Title Agency 

03 

Title - e-Recording Fee to Birmingham Title Agency 

04 

Title - Lender's Title Insurance to Birmingham Title Agency 

05 

Title - Processing Fee - Both Sides to Birmingham Title Agency 

$350.00 

"06 

Title 

- Wire Fee to Birmingham Title Agency 

07 

08 

E. Taxes and Other Government Fees 

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01 

Recording Fees 

] 

Deed: 

] 

Mortgage: 

02 

City/County tax/stamps to Birmingham Title Agency 

$220.00 

"03 

State tax/stamps to Birmingham Title Agency 

$1,500.00 

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04 

F. Prepaids 

dts 

01 Homeowner's Insurance Premium ( mo.) 

02 Mortgage Insurance Premium ( 

mo.) 

_03_Prepaid Interest ( 

per day from 

to 

) 

04 Property Taxes ( 

mo.) 

05 

G. Initial Escrow Payment at Closing 

01 

Homeowner's Insurance 

02 

Mortgage Insurance 

03 

Property Taxes 

04 

05 

06 

07 

08 

Aggregate Adjustment 

H. Other 

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Etat 

01 

2025 County Taxes Due to Berkley City Treasurer 

$165.06 

02 

Final Water Reading to City of Berkley - Water Division 

$550.73 

03. 

See Additional H.03 Items 

04 Tax Statement Fee (Parcel No.04-25-18-404-030) to Berkley City Treasurer 

$3.00 

05 

Title - Owner's Title Insurance (optional) to Birmingham Title Agency 

$1,419.00 

06 

07 

“08 

J. TOTAL CLOSING COSTS 

$4,207.79 

CLOSING DISCLOSURE 

Birmingham Title Agency 

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Final Closing Disclosure - Attachment 

Borrower: Christopher Thomas France 

Delaney France 

2637 Oakshire Avenue 

Berkley, MI 48072 

Settlement Agent: Birmingham Title Agency 

26000 W. 12 Mile Rd. 

Southfield, MI 48034 

(248)633-2737 

Closing Date: January 8, 2026 

Disbursement Date: January 8, 2026 

Property Location: 2085 Gardner Avenue 

Berkley, MI 48072 

Seller: 

Levine Homes LLC 

43902 Woodward Avenue, Suite 260 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 

Confirm Receipt 

Levine Homes LLC 

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Bruce M. Levine 

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CLOSING DISCLOSURE - ATTACHMENT 

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Birmingham Title Agency 

26000 W. 12 Mile Rd. 

Southfield, Mi 48034 

‘Phone: (248)633-2737 

Fax: (248)268-8168 

Settlement Date: 

January 8, 2026 

Escrow Officer/Closer: Gail Dest 

Order Number: 

BT-13430 

Borrower: 

Christopher Thomas France and Delaney France 

2637 Oakshire Avenue 

Berkley, MI 48072 

Seller: 

Levine Homes LLC 

43902 Woodward Avenue, Suite 260 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 

Property Location: 

2085 Gardner Avenue 

Berkley, MI 48072 

Seller's Final Settlement Statement 

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Seller 

Debit 

Credit 

Financial Consideration 

Sale Price of Property 

Prorations/Adjustments 

200,000.00 

City/Town Taxes 

01/08/26-07/01/26 

1,447.05 

County Taxes 

01/08/26-12/01/26 

147.88 

Escrow/Title Charges 

Processing Fee - Both Sides to Birmingham Title Agency 

350.00 

Owner's Title Insurance to Birmingham Title Agency 

Coverage: 

$200,000.00 

Premium: 

$1,419.00 

Version: ALTA Owner's Policy (2021) 

1,419.00 

Recording Charges 

: 

City/County tax/stamps to Birmingham Title Agency 

220.00 

State tax/stamps to Birmingham Title Agency 

1,500.00 

Miscellaneous Debits/Credits 

2025 County Taxes Due to Berkley City Treasurer 

165.06 

Final Water Reading to City of Berkley - Water Division 

550.73 

Tax Statement Fee (Parcel No.04-25-18-404-030) to Berkley City Treasurer 

3.00 

Subtotals 

4,207.79 

201,594.93 

Balance Due TO Seller 

197,387.14 

TOTALS 

201,594.93 

201,594.93 

Seller 

Printed on: 1/8/2026 9:19:57 AM by Gail Dest 

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BT-13430/79

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Seller's Final Settlement Statement 

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Birmingham Title Agency 

26000 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48034 

T: (248)633-2737 

F: (248)268-8168 

CLOSING AGREEMENT 

File BT-13430. 2085 Gardner Avenue, Berkley, MI 48072. 

Dated January 8, 2026. WHEREBY EACH OF THE 

UNDERSIGNED, parties to the subject transaction referenced above, in order to induce Birmingham Title Agency 

(“Agent”) to act as escrow agent for the subject transaction, hereby covenants, agrees, represents and warrants 

as follows: 

1. 

Agreement and consideration. Agent 

will act as escrow agent for the subject transaction, specifically 

including: drafting closing statements and other closing documents; conducting signings of closing documents; 

receiving, disbursing, and escrowing documents and funds; and causing the filing of documents post-closing. 

In consideration therefor, 

the parties 

shall pay Agent the processing/escrow fees shown 

on the closing 

statement, and shall reimburse Agent's ancillary costs incurred in acting as escrow agent, again as shown on 

the closing statement. 

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Authority. Each of the undersigned, as individuals, 

is and remains fully authorized to act on behalf of their 

respective transaction party in all acts necessary to consummate the subject transaction, and to direct and 

dispose of all documents and proceeds resulting therefrom. 

Role of Agent. Agent is acting as an independent, impartial third-party settlement agent, solely at the mutual 

request and direction of the parties, and 

is not the agent, attorney, representative or fiduciary of any party. 

Agent does not represent any party as against any other party, and reserves the right to escrow all funds ahd 

documents in 

its possession 

in the event of dispute between the parties. Agent is not providing legal or tax 

advice as part of its services hereunder, including without limitation advice regarding the implications and 

consequences of Agent's closing statements and documents. Each party is solely responsible to review these 

documents, with legal counsel as needed, and acknowledges having had sufficient opportunity to do so. 

Closing statements and documents. 

In preparing 

its closing statements and other documents, Agent has 

relied on the documents and information provided 

by the parties and their agents, as well as information 

available to the general public. Agent has made 

its best efforts to ensure the accuracy and validity of this 

information. Agent's documents are intended 

to consummate and 

fulfill the parties’ agreements, 

not to 

supersede them, except as regards Agent's obligations to the parties. The parties have thoroughly reviewed 

Agent's closing statements and other closing documents, understand them, and ratify and approve them fully. 

Disbursement of funds. The parties direct Agent to collect and disburse funds in accordance with the signed 

closing statement, and agree to indemnify and hold-harmless Agent from any loss, damage, or claim resulting 

from such disbursement. Agent shall not be obligated to make any disbursement until all cash-to-close has 

been received in good funds (i.e., by wire, or by ACH or cashier's check not later than seven (7) business days 

prior), 

until 

all closing preconditions have been met or waived, and until 

all closing documents have been 

completed and signed. Agent reserves the right, 

in 

its sole discretion, to subject any disbursement, to any 

payee, to further verification, temporary hold, alternate form of payment, and further and other action as Agent 

Closing and Compliance Agreement / BT-13430

Page 9

deems advisable, all to ensure proper and secure disbursement of funds to Agent's full and sole satisfaction. 

The undersigned agrees to indemnify and hold-harmless Agent from any loss, damage, or claim resulting from 

Agent's attempts to ensure proper and secure disbursement of funds hereunder. 

6. 

Post-closing escrows. Agent 

is responsible to hold post-closing escrows of funds only as shown on the 

closing statement. For each such escrow, unless the terms of a separate escrow agreement provide to the 

contrary, Agent will release the escrowed funds only pursuant to mutually agreed written instruction from 

all 

transaction parties, or pursuant to order of a court of competent jurisdiction. In the event of dispute, Agent may 

interplead the escrowed funds into a court of competent jurisdiction. Upon such release or interpleader of the 

escrowed funds, Agent shall be released from any further liability for said funds. The parties will indemnify, 

defend, and hold Agent harmless from 

all 

liability concerning the Agent's actions taken 

in good 

faith 

in 

administering the escrowed funds, and in the event of litigation or arbitration will further reimburse Agent for its 

costs incurred therein, including without limitation actual attorney's fees and costs, and Agent may deduct 

such costs from the escrowed funds. 

7. 

Post-closing corrections. Each party hereby agrees to promptly and fully cooperate with Agent to correct 

any errors 

in 

the 

closing process, documentation, 

or funding discovered 

post-closing, 

including without 

limitation 

providing 

or paying 

additional 

funds, 

returning 

funds, 

signing documents, 

providing 

additional 

information, and generally doing any other thing that may be necessary to fully and correctly close the subject 

transaction, all as directed by Agent in its sole discretion. 

8. 

Municipal filings. Agent assumes 

no 

liability for the filing 

of any property transfer affidavit, homestead 

affidavit, 

or other document required 

to 

be 

filed 

with 

the 

local municipality upon closing 

of the subject 

transaction. 

To 

the 

extent any such form must 

or should 

be 

filed 

after closing, 

the 

parties 

are solely 

responsible to arrange for its proper and timely filing, and solely liable for any failure to do so. 

9. 

Limitation of liability. Agent's liability to any party, for any action taken in its role as escrow agent hereunder, 

is strictly limited to the responsibilities agreed to be undertaken by Agent as explicitly stated herein, and 

is 

further limited 

in amount to the closing/processing fee paid Agent by that party as shown on the closing 

statement. Agent assumes no liability whatsoever toward any party not a signatory to this Agreement. 

10. Indemnification and hold harmless. The parties will each indemnify, defend, and hold Agent harmless from 

all liability concerning the Agent's actions taken in good faith in acting as escrow agent, whether pursuant to 

this Agreement or otherwise. The parties will reimburse Agent for all expenses, including without limitation 

actual attorney fees and costs, incurred by Agent in response to any claim arising from 

its acting as escrow 

agent hereunder, or arising from its reliance on the representations and agreements made herein. 

Seller: 

Buyers, 

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Closing and Compliance Agreement / BT-13430

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Birmingham Title Agency 

26000 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48034 

T: (248)633-2737 

F: (248)268-8168 

PROPERTY TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT (& HOMESTEAD) RECEIPT 

File BT-13430. 2085 Gardner Avenue, Berkley, MI 48072. 

Dated January 8, 2026. 

1. 

The undersigned Buyer hereby ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT of the Michigan Department of Treasury 

Property Transfer Affidavit form (Form L-4260) (the “PTA Form”) for the transfer of the above-captioned 

property, along with the Michigan Department of Treasury Homestead Exemption form (Form T-1058) (the 

“Homestead Form”), if applicable. 

2. 

Buyer MUST FILE the completed, executed, ORIGINAL PTA Form with the municipal assessor's office 

WITHIN 45 DAYS. Failure to file the PTA Form timely may result 

in the following penalties (per MCLA 

211.34c): 

a. 

For industrial or commercial real property, $20 per day, up to 

a $1,000 maximum, 

or up to a 

$20,000 maximum if the sale price is over $1 million. 

b. 

For residential homestead property, $5 per day, up to a $200 maximum. 

c. 

For all other property, $5 per day, up to a $4,000 maximum. 

3. 

Buyer acknowledges that Birmingham Title Agency is under no obligation to file either the PTA Form or the 

Homestead Form on their behalf, or to ensure that either form 

is properly received and filed. 

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4. 

Buyer ACCEPTS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY for the filing of the PTA Form and Homestead Form, and for 

the consequences of failure to properly file either form. 

5. 

Buyer indemnifies and holds Birmingham Title Agency harmless from and against any liability relative to the 

filing of (or failure to file) the PTA Form and/or Homestead Form, as applicable. 

Buyer: 

Christophr Thomas France 

DIv— 

Delaney France 

PTA Receipt / BT-13430

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Birmingham Title Agency 

26000 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48034 

T: (248)633-2737 

F: (248)268-8168 

AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE OWNER 

File 

BT-13430. 

2085 

Gardner Avenue, 

Berkley, 

MI 

48072. 

Dated 

January 

8, 

2026. WHEREBY, 

THE 

UNDERSIGNED AFFIANT, being first duly sworn, now deposes and states as follows. 

1. 

Affiant is the sole owner of Levine Homes LLC (the “Company”). 

2. 

The Company is active and 

in good standing with the state of its incorporation, and 

is authorized to 

transact business in the State of Michigan, including the Subject Transaction. As of the date hereof, the 

Company has no operating agreement. 

3. 

As the sole owner of the Company, Affiant 

is fully authorized 

to act on behalf of the Company 

in 

all 

corporate acts necessary to consummate the Subject Transaction, and to direct and dispose of all closing 

documents and proceeds, without the approval, authorization, or consent of any other party. 

4. 

The undersigned (individually and on behalf of the Company) will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 

Birmingham Title Agency and 

its underwriter against any and 

all losses, claims, costs, and expenses, 

sustained in the event that any statement asserted in this affidavit is found to be false or inaccurate. 

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Signature: 

e foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this January 8, 2026 by 

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as the sole owner of Levine Homes LLC. 

Notary Public: 

SHANTA DANYELLE SERTIMA 

NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF MICHIGAN 

COUNTY OF OAKLAND 

My Commission Expires June 

1, 2027 

Acting in the County of 

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26000 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48034 

T: (248)633-2737 

F: (248)268-8168 

OWNER’S AFFIDAVIT 

File BT-13430. 2085 Gardner Avenue, Berkley, MI 48072. Dated January 8, 2026. WHEREBY, THE UNDERSIGNED 

AFFIANT, being first duly sworn, now deposes and states as follows. 

1. 

Consideration. Affiant makes this Affidavit to induce Birmingham Title Agency (“Agent”) and its underwriter to 

issue a title insurance policy in connection with a proposed transfer and/or encumbrance of the captioned 

Property, 

and 

in 

consideration 

thereof. 

Agency 

and 

its 

underwriter 

shall 

be 

entitled 

to 

rely 

on 

the 

representations made herein. 

Knowledge and authority. Affiant makes this Affidavit either as the individual Owner, or as an authorized 

representative of the Owner. Affiant is of legal age; is familiar with the Property's characteristics, condition, 

maintenance, operation, and use; and has personal knowledge of the matters attested to herein. Affiant 

makes this Affidavit to the best of Affiant’s personal knowledge, upon due inquiry. 

Property ownership. The property is legally owned by Levine Homes LLC (“Owner”), and has not been 

transferred to any other party. Owner is lawfully seized of the Property and has good right to convey or 

encumber it. There are no existing options to purchase, first rights of refusal, or agreements not to mortgage 

the Property. 

Property description. The Property is correctly described in Agent's Commitment. There are no boundary 

disputes with any neighboring properties. No improvement or easement encroaches from the Property onto 

any neighboring property, or from any neighboring property onto the Property. There are no cemeteries or 

burial grounds, abandoned roads, railroad lines, or waterways on the Property. 

Tenants. There are no third-party tenants, lessees, or other occupants on the Property. No third party has 

rights or privileges to use any part of the Property, or to cross over or under any part of it. During Owner's 

period of ownership, no person has used or attempted to use the surface of the Property for the extraction or 

development of minerals, water, or other subsurface substances. 

Claims and Encumbrances. There are no judgments or liens against the Owner that could affect its 

ownership of the Property. There are no lawsuits or other court proceedings (including without limitation 

foreclosure, bankruptcy, receivership, probate, or divorce) that could result in a change of ownership of the 

Property. There are no mortgages, easements, restrictive covenants, or other encumbrances on title against 

the Property, other than as shown on the Commitment. 

Brokers. There are no written agreements with any Broker, as defined in the Michigan Commercial Real 

Estate Broker's Lien Act, for the purpose of selling, leasing or otherwise conveying an interest in the Property, 

nor any broker commission now owing with respect to the Property. 

Owner's Affidavit / BT-13430

Page 13

8. 

Municipal charges. The Property is not in violation of any law, local ordinance, building permit, restrictive 

covenant, or association bylaw, and Owner has received no notice or claim of any such violation. Periodic 

charges for utilities, taxes, special assessments, association dues, and any other such charges against the 

Property are paid to date. 

9. 

Construction. No construction or repair work is now being done on the Property other than in the ordinary 

course of Owner's operation and maintenance of the Property, nor any buildings, additions, or other 

improvements added to the Property; nor has any such work (or the materials for such work) been contracted 

for. There are no unpaid bills or claims for labor or services performed, for services by any design 

professionals (e.g., architects or engineers) as defined under the Michigan Construction Lien Act, or for 

materials furnished during the last one hundred twenty (120) days for alterations, repair, or new construction 

on the Property. 

10. Gap & general certification. From and after the most recent Commitment effective date, Owner has not 

taken, and will not take hereafter, any action to transfer, encumber, or otherwise adversely affect title to the 

Property. Affiant is unaware of any one claiming any other interest in the Property, or any other debt owing 

against the Property, or any other issue affecting title to the Property. 

11. Exceptions. The only exception(s) to any of the foregoing is(are) as follows: 

Affiant (individually and, 

if applicable, on behalf of Affiant's corporate entity) further agrees to indemnify, defend, 

and hold harmless Agent and 

its underwriter against any and all losses, claims, costs, and expenses, including 

without limitation actual attorneys’ fees and costs, arising from the untruth of any representation herein. 

If any adverse 

title matter arises 

or 

is recorded 

or 

filed 

on 

or after the most recent effective date 

of the 

Commitment and before the recording date of the documents creating the interest to be insured under the Policy, 

Affiant (individually and, 

if applicable, on behalf of Affiant's corporate entity) will immediately notify Agent, and will 

take all necessary action (including but not limited to the payment of money) to clear the matter to Agent's sole 

satisfaction. 

FURTHER, Affiant sayeth not. 

Levine Homes LLC 

By: WAS UA Sor— 

Bruce M. Levine 

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Sole Member 

STATE OF MICHIGAN } 

Owner's Affidavit / BT-13430

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COUNTY OF Oakland } 

On this 8th day of January, 2026, before me personally appeared Bruce M. Levine as Sole Member of Levine 

Homes LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company, to me known to be the person(s) described in and who 

executed the foregoing Hoje 

d acknowledged the same. 

Notary Public: 

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Printed Name: 

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County, Michigan 

My Commission Expires: Ot 

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Acting in the County of 

SHANTA DANYELLE SERTIMA 

NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF MICHIGAN 

COUNTY OF OAKLAND 

My Commission Expires.June 11, 

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Owner's Affidavit 

/ BT-13430

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Birmingham Title Agency 

26000 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48034 

T: (248)633-2737 

F: (248)268-8168 

MUNICIPAL / ASSOCIATION CHARGES AGREEEMENT 

File BT-13430. 2085 Gardner Avenue, Berkley, MI 48072. Dated January 8, 2026. 

EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED, 

to induce Birmingham Title Agency, and any other settlement agent now 

involved 

in the subject transaction (collectively, “Agent”), to proceed to closing, hereby acknowledges, agrees, 

represents and warrants as follows: 

1. 

There may be outstanding assessments, bills, invoices, citations or other demands for payment made by a governmental 

unit, a homeowner’s association, condominium association, or other similar body against the Property, any of which may or 

may not presently constitute liens against the Property. 

2. 

These demands for payment may include (but are not limited to) such items as utility charges, taxes, special assessments, 

association dues and other fees, vacant property registration, certificate of occupancy, property inspection, sidewalk repair, 

weed citations, lawn cutting, trash pick-up, nuisance abatement, blight violations, building department charges, and ordinance 

citations or violations in general. 

3. 

The existence of these items (collectively, “Charges”) may or may not be of record; may or may not be included on any 

tax bills levied against the Property that are available as of the date hereof; and may or may not be otherwise discoverable by 

Agent as of the date hereof. 

4. 

Each of the undersigned therefore acknowledges SOLE AND CONTINUING RESPONSIBILITY, both before and after 

closing hereunder, for the settlement and discharge of these Charges, including the responsibility to investigate, confirm, and 

obtain bills for all outstanding Charges, to arrange payment for them, and to properly inform Agent thereof. Any payment of 

any such Charge by Agent, at closing or otherwise, is only as a courtesy to the undersigned. 

5. 

Each of the undersigned further agrees to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD-HARMLESS Agent and its Underwriter against 

any liability for, or arising in any way from, such Charges. Neither Agent nor its Underwriter shall be liable in any way for 

any costs, claims, loss, damages and liability of any kind, whether past, present or future, arising out of and associated with 

any such Charge. 

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Municipal Charges Agreement / BT-13430

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Municipal Charges Agreement / BT-13430

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Land situated in the City of Berkley, County of Oakland, State of Michigan and more particularly described as 

follows: 

South 60 feet of Lot 126, "Assessor's Replat of Meadow Farms”, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in 

Liber 49, Page 18 of Plats, Oakland County Records. 

Commonly known as: 

2085 Gardner Avenue, Berkley, MI 48072 

Parcel ID No(s).: 04-25-18-404-030 

Legal Description 

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Facts & features 

Interior 

Bedrooms & bathrooms 

e Bedrooms: 3 

* Bathrooms: 1 

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Primary bedroom 

* Level: Second 

* Area: 165 

e Dimensions: 15 X 11 

Bedroom 

* Level: Entry 

* Area: 110 

* Dimensions: 11 X 10 

Bedroom 

* Level: Entry 

e Area: 132 

e Dimensions: 12 X 11 

Other 

* Level: Entry 

* Area: 48 

e Dimensions: 8 X 6 

Heating 

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» Parking features: No Garage 

Features 

* Levels: One And One Half 

« Stories: 1 

« Entry location: GroundLevel 

* Pool features: None 

Construction 

Type & style 

* Home type: SingleFamily 

« Architectural style: Bungalow 

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Price history 

Date 

Event 

4/16/2026 

Sold 

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4/14/2026 

Pending sale 

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4/8/2026 

Listed for sale 

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3/3/2026 

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Public tax history 

Year 

Property taxes 

2024 

$2,415 +6.9% 

2023 

$2,260 +2.3% 

Price 

$175,000 -5.4% 

$175/sqft 

$185,000 

$185/sqft 

$185,000 -2.6% 

$185/sqft 

$190,000 

$190/sqft 

$190,000 -5% 

$190/sqft 

Tax assessment 

$130,580 +8.4% 

$120,420 +10.5% 

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Facts & features 

Interior 

Bedrooms & bathrooms 

* Bedrooms: 2 

« Bathrooms: 1 

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Primary bedroom 

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Level: Entry 

* Area: 120 

« Dimensions: 12 X 10 

Bedroom 

* 

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* Area: 90 

+ Dimensions: 10 X 9 

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* Area: 70 

+ Dimensions: 10 X 7 

Kitchen 

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* Dimensions: 13 X 11 

Living room 

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Area: 260 

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Dimensions: 20 X 13 

Heating 

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Cooling 

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Appliances 

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Property 

Parking 

» Parking features: No Garage 

Features 

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Levels: One 

« Stories: 1 

« 

Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps 

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Patio & porch: Deck 

Exterior features: Lighting 

Pool features: None 

« Fencing: Back Yard 

Construction 

Type & style 

+ Home type: SingleFamily 

» Architectural style: Ranch 

* Property subtype: Single Family Residence 

Lot 

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Size: 6,969 sqft 

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Dimensions: 55 x 115.3 

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Price history 

Date 

Event 

4/3/2026 

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Bk 

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3/25/2026 

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Year 

Property taxes 

2024 

$2,174 +5% 

2023 

$2,071 -49.9% 

2022 

$4,131 +103.3% 

Price 

$185,500 +3.1% 

$209/sqft 

$179,900 

$203/sqft 

$179,900 +101% 

$203/sqft 

$89,500 +70.8% 

$101/sqft 

$52,400 

$59/sqft 

Tax assessment 

$118,740 +8.4% 

$109,490 +9.5% 

$99,980 +11% 

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Interior 

Bedrooms & bathrooms 

+ Bedrooms: 3 

« Bathrooms: 1 

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Primary bedroom 

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Level: Second 

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Area: 117 

« Dimensions: 9 X 13 

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* Area: 130 

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Parking features: No Garage 

Features 

Levels: One and One Half 

Stories: 1 

Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps 

Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch 

Exterior features: Lighting 

Pool features: None 

Fencing: Fencing Allowed 

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Type & style 

Home type: SingleFamily 

Architectural style: Bungalow 

Property subtype: Single Family Residence 

Lot 

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Size: 4,356 sqft 

« Dimensions: 40 x 110 

Details 

« Additional structures: Sheds 

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Parcel number: 2507407031 

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Price 

Estimated market value 

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Year 

Property taxes 

Tax assessment 

2024 

$1,607 +5% 

$96,470 +9.1% 

2023 

$1,530 +2.3% 

$88,390 +11.9% 

2022 

$1,497 -0.3% 

$78,990 +10%

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