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2356 McDowell St, Ferndale, MI 48220 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 2356 McDowell St, Ferndale, MI 48220

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 656 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.181 acres (7,884 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$88,000 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill$4,421 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Transfer
Feb 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN24-25-26-308-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-25-26-308-028

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area656 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area656 sqft
Basement Area656 sqft
Unfinished Basement656 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,884 sqft (0.181 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 75 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area54 sqft
Deck Area40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address2356 MCDOWELL ST
CityFERNDALE
StateMI
Zip48220-1546
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRI
Legal DescriptionT1N, R11E, SEC 26 FIRST ADD TO EAST URBANREST LOTS 33, 34 & 35, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME BLK 15 9-26-89 FR 007 & 008
Legal Range11E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionFIRST ADD
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number33-35
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Township / Civil DivisionFERNDALE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5020
Census Tract173000

Owner

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 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 Address2496 WICKFIELD RD, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323-3269
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 17, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 25, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 25, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 25, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 14, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202038839
Deed Book / Page53872 / 199
Last Transfer DateSep 1, 2023
Transfer Doc0000113388
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateOct 17, 2023
Property Address2356 MCDOWELL ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1546
Document Number0000113388
Book / Page58944 / 561
Map ReferenceLB 4 PG 25
Instrument DateOct 4, 2023
Instrument113388
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1272 CLOPTON BRIDGE DR, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48306-3916

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2496 WICKFIELD RD # 48323, 48323, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323-3269

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOAKLAND MI
Recording DateFeb 25, 2020
Property Address2356 MCDOWELL ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1546
Document Number0000038839
Book / Page053872 / 000199
Instrument DateFeb 19, 2020
Instrument38839
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2020
Title CompanyDEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$757.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1272 CLOPTON BRIDGE DR ROCHESTER HILLS MI 483063916, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48306-3916

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$4,421.00 (-0.9%)$78,260 (+18.13%)$156,520 (+18.13%)
2024$4,461.00 (+1.76%)
2023$66,250$132,500
2021$4,384.00

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 Policies1 in force

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 585 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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