Wayne County property record for 259 Ridgemont Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,444 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38 006 01 0232 000 |
| Primary APN | 38 006 01 0232 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,634 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 934 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Adobe |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 41.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 259 RIDGEMONT RD |
|---|---|
| City | GROSSE POINTE FARMS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48236-3131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FMS232 233A LOT 232 AND THE WLY 3.50 FT OF LOT 233 ASSESSORS GROSSE POINTE FARMS PLAT NO. 5 PC 404 L66 P100 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | GROSSE POINTE |
| Legal Lot Number | 232-233 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GROSSE POINTE FARMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 550700 |
259 Ridgemont Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2015.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 RIDGEMONT RD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0522980427 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 259 RIDGEMONT RD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3131 |
| Document Number | 0550861497 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 RIDGEMONT RD GROSSE POINTE FARMS MI 482363131, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3131 |
| Document Number | 0550861497 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 055086/001497 |
| Instrument | 184358 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Ridgemont Rd was $6,444 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Grosse Pointe Farms City |
| Unified School District | Grosse Pointe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $187,700 (+4.63%) | $375,400 (+4.63%) | |
| 2025 | $6,444.00 Homeowner's exemption | $179,400 | $358,800 |
| 2023 | $156,500 | $313,000 | |
| 2021 | $5,198.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Ridgemont Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 259 Ridgemont Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | GROSSE POINTE FARMS serves 9,757 people · EPA ID MI0002890 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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