Wayne County property record for 1215 Ferdinand St, Detroit, MI 48209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $985 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16010115 |
| Primary APN | 16010115 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 761 sqft |
| Basement Area | 761 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 761 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1215 FERDINAND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48209-2447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | W FERDINAND 48 SUB OF PT OF PC 30 L21 P30 PLATS, W C R 16/32 30 X 139.98A |
| Legal Subdivision | FERDINAND 48 |
| Legal Block | 302 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 523300 |
1215 Ferdinand St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2006.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1215 FERDINAND ST, DETROIT, MI 48209-2447 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0452581096 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1215 Ferdinand St was $985 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Detroit City |
| Unified School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,500 (+57.49%) | $143,000 (+57.49%) | |
| 2025 | $985.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,400 | $90,800 |
| 2023 | $1,074.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,900 | $59,800 |
| 2020 | $1,011.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1215 Ferdinand St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| 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 1215 Ferdinand 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 |
|---|
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 | CITY OF DETROIT serves 633,218 people · EPA ID MI0001800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 8 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 676 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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