Oakland County property record for 1281 Pearson St, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $207,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,773 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-33-252-017 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-33-252-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,735 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Basement Area | 933 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 933 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 157 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1281 PEARSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-3168 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 33 LEGGETT FARM SUB LOT 41 BLK F |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEGGETT FARM SUB |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 173300 |
1281 Pearson St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2017.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1960 WARBLER CT, TROY, MI 48084-1477 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017166523 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51043 / 612 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0308000329 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1281 PEARSON ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3168 |
| Document Number | 0000166523 |
| Book / Page | 051043 / 000612 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 166523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | CISLO TITLE, CISIO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,780.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1960 WARBLER CT TROY MI 480841477, TROY, MI 48084-1477 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 Pearson St was $7,773, down 1.2% 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 | Ferndale Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,773.00 (-1.17%) | $156,350 | $312,700 |
| 2024 | $7,865.00 | ||
| 2023 | $143,370 | $286,740 | |
| 2021 | $7,286.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1281 Pearson St 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 1281 Pearson 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 851 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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