261 Laprairie St, Ferndale, MI 48220 Property Records

Oakland County property record for 261 Laprairie St, Ferndale, MI 48220

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,083 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.099 acres (4,312 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$224,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,384 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`24-25-34-377-017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`24-25-34-377-017`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,083 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	898 sqft
Basement Area	740 sqft
Unfinished Basement	740 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,312 sqft (0.099 acres)
Lot Dimensions	115 ft deep x 37 ft wide
Garage Area	346 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	118 sqft
Deck Area	118 sqft
Patio Area	118 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST
City	FERNDALE
State	MI
Zip	48220-3211
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RI
Legal Description	T1N, R11E, SEC 34 WOODWARD FARMS SUB E 115 FT OF S 37.5 FT OF LOT 205
Legal Range	11E
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	34
Legal Subdivision	WOODWARD FARMS SUB
Legal Lot Number	205
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Township / Civil Division	FERNDALE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	173400

Owner

261 Laprairie St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3211
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Oct 5, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 5, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
May 7, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Feb 9, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 14, 2000
Deed Document Number	2021237079
Deed Book / Page	56954 / 17
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 22, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000237076
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Property Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3211
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5199 BIRKDALE DR, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-1582

Mortgage

Document Number	0000234802
Date	Oct 1, 2021
Book Page	56938/1
Instrument	234802

Lender

Name	LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MIAMI, FL 33146

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Oct 5, 2021
Property Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3211
Document Number	0000237079
Book / Page	56954 / 17
Map Reference	LB 7 PG 38
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2021
Instrument	237079
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,926.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2379 DORCHESTER DR N # N103, N103, TROY, MI 48084-3749

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3211

October 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Oct 5, 2021
Property Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3211
Document Number	0000237076
Book / Page	56953 / 872
Map Reference	LB 7 PG 38
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2021
Instrument	237076
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3211

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3211

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	May 7, 2020
Property Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3211
Document Number	0000090167
Book / Page	054182 / 000706
Instrument Date	Nov 8, 2019
Instrument	90167
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 5, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST FERNDALE MI 482203211, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3211

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	OAKLAND MI
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2017
Property Address	261 LAPRAIRIE ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3211
Document Number	0000024767
Book / Page	050370 / 000370
Instrument Date	Feb 8, 2017
Instrument	24767
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 18, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13985 WHEATON DR SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI 483155625, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315-5625

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Laprairie St was $4,384 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.8% from the year before.

Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Oakland County
Municipality	Ferndale City
Unified School District	Ferndale Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,384.00 (-2.82%) Homeowner's exemption	$113,310	$226,620
2024	$4,511.00
2023		$98,580	$197,160
2021	$1,906.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 261 Laprairie St 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 261 Laprairie St 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 728 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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