Oakland County property record for 480 W Bennett Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 704 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,964 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,915 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-34-454-042 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-34-454-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 704 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,964 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 365 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 81 sqft |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 480 W BENNETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-3225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 34 ADOLPH SLOMAN'S WOODWARD BLVD SUB LOT 187 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADOLPH SLOMAN'S WOODWARD BLVD |
| Legal Lot Number | 187 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 173400 |
480 W Bennett Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Oakland County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 480 W BENNETT AVE, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3225 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008198527 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40710 / 287 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 480 W Bennett Ave was $1,915 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.9% 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 | $1,915.00 (-1.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $98,500 | $197,000 |
| 2024 | $1,952.00 | ||
| 2023 | $87,470 | $174,940 | |
| 2021 | $1,834.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 480 W Bennett Ave 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 risk around 480 W Bennett Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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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