Oakland County property record for 259 E Lewiston Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,455 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,500 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,052 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-27-329-036 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-27-329-036 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,455 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 824 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,140 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 259 E LEWISTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-1355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 27 WOODWARD HTS SUB NO 2 LOT 561, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODWARD HTS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 561 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 173100 |
259 E Lewiston Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 E LEWISTON AVE, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LENDAGE LLC |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMERICA BANK |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020274010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55393 / 420 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 259 E LEWISTON AVE, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 E LEWISTON AVE, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1355 |
| Document Number | 20260025820 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Book Page | 60984/836 |
| Instrument | 20260025820 |
| Name | LENDAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TEMPE, AZ 85288 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 259 E LEWISTON AVE, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000142358 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 53201/00723 |
| Instrument | 142358 |
| Name | COMERICA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 259 E LEWISTON AVE, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1355 |
| Document Number | 0000274010 |
| Book / Page | 55393 / 420 |
| Map Reference | LB 10 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 274010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,670.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 E LEWISTON AVE, 259, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1355 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 E LEWISTON AVE, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1355 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 E Lewiston Ave was $8,052 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.1% 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 | Ferndale Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,052.00 (-3.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $173,310 | $346,620 |
| 2024 | $8,313.00 | ||
| 2023 | $157,300 | $314,600 | |
| 2021 | $7,889.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 E Lewiston Ave 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 259 E Lewiston Ave 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 756 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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