Oakland County property record for 524 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $173,750 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $10,604 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-34-231-013 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-34-231-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,184 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 73 sqft |
| Deck Area | 10 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 524 ACADEMY ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-3315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 34 THE LITTLE FARMS SUB W 40 FT OF E 80 FT OF LOT 83 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LITTLE FARMS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 173500 |
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 W HOUSTONIA AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4055 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201919979 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52569 / 67 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 524 ACADEMY ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-3315 |
| Document Number | 0000019979 |
| Book / Page | 052569 / 000067 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19979 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE ONE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,494.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 717 S GAINSBOROUGH AVE ROYAL OAK MI 480672986, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2986 |
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 | $10,604.00 (-1.32%) | $157,030 (+4.61%) | $314,060 (+4.61%) |
| 2024 | $10,746.00 (+5.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $150,110 | $300,220 | |
| 2021 | $10,187.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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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