Oakland County property record for 285 Adams Ct, Ferndale, MI 48220 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,033 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,617 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,911 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-34-404-012 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-34-404-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,033 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 814 sqft |
| Basement Area | 795 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 795 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,617 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 92 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 278 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 39 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 285 ADAMS CT |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-2423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 34 JOSEPH SOWINSKI'S FERNDALE HTS SUB E 10 FT OF LOT 44 & ALL OF LOT 45, ALSO VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSEPH SOWINSKI'S FERNDALE HTS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 44-45 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 173400 |
Source: Oakland County records · APN 24-25-34-404-012
Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 ADAMS CT, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008190426 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40680 / 331 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 285 ADAMS CT, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 07, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000026583 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58486/183 |
| Instrument | 26583 |
| Name | MICHIGAN FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 168 Months |
| Due | Mar 11, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Oakland County records · Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Ferndale City |
| Unified School District | Ferndale Public Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,911.00 (-1.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $104,550 (+12.41%) | $209,100 (+12.41%) |
| 2024 | $1,948.00 (+6.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $93,010 | $186,020 | |
| 2021 | $1,831.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Oakland County (26125C), updated December 8, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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