Wayne County property record for 281 Ridgemont Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,031 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $94,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,771 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38 006 01 0223 000 |
| Primary APN | 38 006 01 0223 000 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,031 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Basement Area | 825 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 825 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 281 RIDGEMONT RD |
|---|---|
| City | GROSSE POINTE FARMS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48236-3131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FMS223 LOT 223 ASSESSORS GROSSE POINTE FARMS PLAT NO. 5 PC 404 L66 P100 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | GROSSE POINTE |
| Legal Lot Number | 223 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GROSSE POINTE FARMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 550700 |
281 Ridgemont Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2023.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 RIDGEMONT RD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010255256 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48615 / 560 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0582771202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 RIDGEMONT RD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3131 |
| Document Number | 0582771202 |
| Book / Page | 58277 / 1202 |
| Map Reference | LB 66 PG 100 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023162859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 RIDGEMONT RD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3131 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 281 RIDGEMONT RD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3131 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Ridgemont Rd was $4,771 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 | $154,000 (+3.43%) | $308,000 (+3.43%) | |
| 2025 | $4,771.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,900 | $297,800 |
| 2023 | $127,800 | $255,600 | |
| 2021 | $3,848.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 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.
The area around 281 Ridgemont Rd 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 | 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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