Oakland County property record for 468 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,500 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,159 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-34-231-006 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-34-231-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 848 sqft |
| Basement Area | 848 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 848 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,881 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 379 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 468 ACADEMY ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-2821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 34 THE LITTLE FARMS SUB W 1/2 OF LOT 80 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LITTLE FARMS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 173500 |
468 Academy St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2019.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 468 ACADEMY ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201985095 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52884 / 99 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000173626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 468 ACADEMY ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2821 |
| Document Number | 0000173626 |
| Book / Page | 053397 / 000438 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 173626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 468 ACADEMY ST FERNDALE MI 482202821, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2821 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 468 ACADEMY ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2821 |
| Document Number | 0000085095 |
| Book / Page | 052884 / 000099 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 85095 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,197.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1553 SODON LAKE DR BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 483022359, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48302-2359 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 468 Academy St was $7,159 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 | $7,159.00 (-3.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,980 | $305,960 |
| 2024 | $7,388.00 | ||
| 2023 | $144,380 | $288,760 | |
| 2021 | $6,985.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 468 Academy St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · 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 Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 468 Academy St 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 797 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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