Jackson County property record for 1185 Ferndale Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Aug 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $782 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000-08-16-281-004-00 |
| Primary APN | 000-08-16-281-004-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1185 FERNDALE RD |
|---|---|
| City | JACKSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49201-8630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 FORNER SUBDIVISION EXTENSION NO. 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORNER SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Legal Unit | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BLACKMAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5700 |
1185 Ferndale Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1989.
Source: Jackson County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1185 FERNDALE RD, JACKSON, MI 49201-8630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1185 Ferndale Rd was $782 with a homeowner's exemption, down 51.8% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Blackman Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Northwest School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $83,450 (+9.08%) | $166,900 (+9.08%) | |
| 2025 | $782.00 (-51.76%) | $76,500 | $153,000 |
| 2024 | $1,621.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,000 | $136,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,460.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1185 Ferndale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2010
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1185 Ferndale Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP serves 21,222 people · EPA ID MI0000740 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from JACKSON |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| 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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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