Oakland County property record for 1041 Vester St, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 876 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $258,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,054 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-26-354-022 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-26-354-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 651 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 101 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1041 VESTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-1932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 26 EAST URBANREST SUB LOTS 14 & 15, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME BLK 7 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST URBANREST |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-15 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5026 |
| Census Tract | 173000 |
1041 Vester St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1041 VESTER ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU |
| May 2, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023120067 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58982 / 29 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 1041 VESTER ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1932 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23052 STAUBER AVE, HAZEL PARK, MI 48030-1319 |
| Document Number | 0000118760 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58974/397 |
| Instrument | 118760 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1041 VESTER ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000120067 |
| Book / Page | 58982 / 29 |
| Map Reference | LB 4 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 120067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,935.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1041 VESTER ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1932 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 23052 STAUBER AVE, HAZEL PARK, MI 48030-1319 |
| Document Number | 0058974397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 58974/397 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1041 VESTER ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000045865 |
| Book / Page | 58564 / 248 |
| Map Reference | LB 4 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 45865 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | PARKS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $937.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2310 E 11 MILE RD, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2338 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 4835 FAIRVIEW CT, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322-4416 |
| Document Number | 0000046218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58566/310 |
| Instrument | 46218 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1041 VESTER ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000068447 |
| Book / Page | 052789 / 000856 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 68447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2310 E 11 MILE RD ROYAL OAK MI 480672338, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2338 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1041 Vester St was $6,054 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Ferndale City |
| Unified School District | Hazel Park City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,054.00 (-2.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $115,910 | $231,820 |
| 2024 | $6,212.00 | ||
| 2023 | $82,200 (+8.23%) | $164,400 (+8.23%) | |
| 2022 | $4,901.00 (+0.6%) | $75,950 | $151,900 |
| 2021 | $4,872.00 |
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 1041 Vester St 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 1041 Vester 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 | FERNDALE serves 22,105 people · EPA ID MI0002280 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | May 2021 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Nov 2020 |
| 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 585 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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