Oakland County property record for 2401 McDowell St, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,318 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-26-307-015 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-26-307-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2401 MCDOWELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-1545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 26 FIRST ADD TO EAST URBANREST LOTS 11 & 12, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME BLK 12 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5019 |
| Census Tract | 173000 |
2401 McDowell St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2401 MCDOWELL ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000142795 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2401 MCDOWELL ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1545 |
| Document Number | 0000142795 |
| Book / Page | 56330 / 736 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 142795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2401 MCDOWELL ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1545 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2401 McDowell St was $3,318 with a homeowner's exemption, up 51.7% 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 | $3,318.00 (+51.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,770 | $205,540 |
| 2024 | $2,187.00 | ||
| 2021 | $172.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2401 McDowell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 2401 McDowell 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 585 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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