Oakland County property record for 5501 Ford Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48382
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,382 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,401 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,033 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | E-17-06-326-008 |
| Primary APN | E-17-06-326-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,382 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,872 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 51,401 sqft (1.18 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5501 FORD RD |
|---|---|
| City | COMMERCE TOWNSHIP |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48382-1028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R8E, SEC 6 PART OF SW 1/4 BEG AT PT DIST S 320 FT & S 88-56-00 W 33 FT FROM CEN OF SEC, TH S 200 FT, TH S 88-56-00 W 267 FT, TH N 200 FT, TH N 88-56-00 E 267 FT TO BEG 1.23 A 9-2-87 TRAN FROM 300-033 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COMMERCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 135300 |
5501 Ford Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5501 FORD RD, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-1028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GENISYS CU |
| Feb 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GENISYS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014220305 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47601 / 520 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000211601 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 5501 FORD RD, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-1028 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5501 FORD RD, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000056010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55810/467 |
| Instrument | 56010 |
| Name | GENISYS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Property Address | 5501 FORD RD, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000033753 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACT TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5501 FORD RD COMMERCE TOWNSHIP MI 483821028, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000033753 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 051601/000878 |
| Instrument | 33753 |
| Name | GENISYS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5501 Ford Rd was $3,033 with a homeowner's exemption, down 34.6% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| County Subdivision | Commerce Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Huron Valley Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,033.00 (-34.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $165,130 | $330,260 |
| 2024 | $4,636.00 | ||
| 2023 | $151,310 | $302,620 | |
| 2021 | $3,930.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5501 Ford Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · other causes |
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.
Wildfire risk around 5501 Ford Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% 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 | VILLAGE OF MILFORD serves 6,366 people · EPA ID MI0004390 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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