Oakland County property record for 2170 Browning St, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,178 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,748 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,781 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-26-183-006 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-26-183-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,178 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 942 sqft |
| Basement Area | 942 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 942 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,748 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 313 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 245 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2170 BROWNING ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-1162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 26 MAPLEDALE SUB NO 1 LOT 431 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLEDALE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 431 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 173000 |
2170 Browning St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2170 BROWNING ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1162 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROSPECT MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20207049 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53689 / 682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 2170 BROWNING ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1162 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000021466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 50353/00839 |
| Instrument | 021466 |
| Name | PROSPECT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | STILWELL, KS 66085 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2170 BROWNING ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1162 |
| Document Number | 0000007049 |
| Book / Page | 53689 / 00682 |
| Map Reference | LB 13 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 007049 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,315.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2170 BROWNING ST, 2170, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1162 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 625 WHITCOMB AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-2005 |
| Document Number | 5368900684 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 53689/00684 |
| Name | STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Number | 0000007051 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 53689/00695 |
| Instrument | 007051 |
| Name | MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | LANSING, MI 48912 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2170 Browning St was $3,781 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.2% 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 | Hazel Park City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,781.00 (-2.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $94,810 | $189,620 |
| 2024 | $3,867.00 | ||
| 2023 | $81,260 | $162,520 | |
| 2021 | $3,930.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2170 Browning 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 2170 Browning 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 | 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 646 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 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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