Oakland County property record for 870 W Drayton St, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,580 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-28-402-036 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-28-402-036 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 908 sqft |
| Basement Area | 908 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 908 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 367 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 129 sqft |
| Deck Area | 9 sqft |
| Patio Area | 9 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 870 W DRAYTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-2731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 28 ASSESSOR'S REPLAT OF THAT PART OF LOTS 1 TO 11, 15 & OUTLOT B SOUTH OF THE E & W LINE & ALL OF LOTS 16 TO 30, 33 TO 36 & OUTLOT A OF LA BELLE HEIGHTS SUB'N LOT 66 3-24-11 CORR |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA BELLE HEIGHTS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 173200 |
870 W Drayton St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2002.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 870 W DRAYTON ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 870 W Drayton St was $3,580 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.7% 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 | $3,580.00 (-2.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $130,530 | $261,060 |
| 2024 | $3,678.00 | ||
| 2023 | $122,200 | $244,400 | |
| 2021 | $3,470.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 870 W Drayton St 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 870 W Drayton St 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 | 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 788 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
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