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1551 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 1551 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220

Property Summary

Property TypeWarehouse, Storage
Details46,684 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size1.52 acres (66,211 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,150,000 (Sep 2015)
Tax Bill$57,317 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale
Nov 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN24-25-35-126-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-25-35-126-021

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area46,684 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area93,368 sqft
Fire SprinklersFire Sprinklers

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Lot Area66,211 sqft (1.52 acres)
Lot Dimensions66,060 ft deep x 1 ft wide
Canopy640 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address1551 ACADEMY ST
CityFERNDALE
StateMI
Zip48220-2001
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > Warehouse, Storage
Local Zoning CodeII
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 35 PART OF NW 1/4 BEG AT PT DIST S 02-26-00 E 1009.34 FT & S 87-59-23 W 211.00 FT FROM N 1/4 COR, TH S 87-59-23 W 252.76 FT, TH N 02-26-00 W 423.91 FT, TH N 87-59-23 E 102.76 FT, TH S 02-26-00 E 273.91 FT, TH N 87-59-23 E 150.00 FT, TH
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionC H STEVENSONS NINE MILE SUB
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionFERNDALE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract173600

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address888 W BIG BEAVER RD, 870, TROY, MI 48084-4746
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 5, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
TITLE CONNECT LLC
Nov 5, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
TITLE CONNECT LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 10, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 10, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 30, 2002
Deed Document Number2015182145
Deed Book / Page48585 / 598
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateNov 5, 2020
Property Address1551 ACADEMY ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2001
Document Number0000230485
Book / Page055115 / 000729
Instrument DateOct 23, 2020
Instrument230485
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 2, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE CONNECT LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address47448 PONTIAC TRL #320 WIXOM MI 483932558, 320, WIXOM, MI 48393-2558

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateNov 5, 2020
Property Address1551 ACADEMY ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2001
Document Number0000230487
Book / Page055115 / 000733
Instrument DateSep 6, 2020
Instrument230487
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 2, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE CONNECT LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address14208 LAKESIDE BLVD N SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI 483156073, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315-6073

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyOakland County
MunicipalityFerndale City
Unified School DistrictHazel Park City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$57,317.00 (-1.52%)$1,080,970 (+19.09%)$2,161,940 (+19.09%)
2024$58,202.00 (-0.49%)
2023$907,690$1,815,380
2021$58,491.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 2018 · other causes

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFERNDALE
serves 22,105 people · EPA ID MI0002280
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionMay 2021
Lead9 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead public education
Nov 2020
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 391 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone
Cable		1,200 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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