Oakland County property record for 985 Alberta St, Ferndale, MI 48220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 719 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,149 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,822 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-25-33-429-001 |
| Primary APN | 24-25-33-429-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 719 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 719 sqft |
| Basement Area | 719 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 719 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,149 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 244 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 985 ALBERTA ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48220-1626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 33 MAPLE RIDGE SUB LOT 47 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE RIDGE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 173400 |
985 Alberta St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 ALBERTA ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024141997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59875 / 268 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Alberta St was $7,822, up 201.5% 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 | $7,822.00 (+201.54%) | $113,380 | $226,760 |
| 2024 | $2,594.00 | ||
| 2023 | $93,600 | $187,200 | |
| 2021 | $2,400.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 Alberta 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.
The area around 985 Alberta 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 |
|---|
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 645 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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