Oakland County property record for 2505 McDowell St, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 708 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,205 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-26-301-018 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-26-301-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 708 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 696 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,790 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 162 sqft |
| Patio Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2505 MCDOWELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-1554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 26 FIRST ADD TO EAST URBANREST LOT 26 & S 11 FT OF LOT 27, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME BLK 13 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-27 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 173000 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2505 MCDOWELL ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1554 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PARKS TITLE |
| Jan 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202367533 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58685 / 145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2505 MCDOWELL ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1554 |
| Document Number | 0000067533 |
| Book / Page | 58685 / 145 |
| Map Reference | LB 4 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 67533 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | PARKS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,725.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 335 MOUNT VERNON AVE, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3438 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 RISEN STAR CT, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078-2699 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2505 MCDOWELL ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1554 |
| Document Number | 0000011484 |
| Book / Page | 052528 / 000582 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | VISIONARY TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,060.56 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2505 MCDOWELL ST FERNDALE MI 482201554, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1554 |
| Document Number | 9848 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 052520/000577 |
| Instrument | 9848 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 22, 2049 |
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 | $5,205.00 (-2.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,920 (+26.95%) | $195,840 (+26.95%) |
| 2024 | $5,336.00 (+43.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $77,130 (+15.48%) | $154,260 (+15.48%) | |
| 2022 | $3,720.00 (-0.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,790 | $133,580 |
| 2021 | $3,725.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 769 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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