Just a few Blocks from Downtown Ferndale—Filled with Charm & Character plus Fabulously Updated - Inviting Front Porch, Beautiful Gardens and Fenced Yard, Open Living Rm to Dining Rm, Totally Renovated Kitchen with Appliances, First Floor Bedroom plus Home office/Den (walk-thru) Expanded Sq Ft - finished 2nd floor with Primary Suite, Private Lavatory - 6 ft deep Basement, One Car Attached Garage w/DO & EV Outlet, Roof 2012 , Thermal Windows 2018, Furnace/CA plus mini split 2018, Water Heater 2026, Basement Waterproofing 2/2026 with 10 yr warranty, and so much more! Seller is willing to leave lawn mower and some Yard Equipment-- Some Furniture may Stay or For Sale
For sale
$292,500
205 University St, Ferndale, MI 48220
2beds
1,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$284,500 Zestimate®
$266/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 10 days
- 783
- 83
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Judith A Palmer 248-568-0338,
RE/MAX Showcase Homes 248-647-3200
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261079847
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 X 5
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7 X 6
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 X 9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 X 11
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 X 11
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Oven, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Programmable Thermostat
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,100
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: One Car Garage, Attached, Electricityin Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One And One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 108
- Features: Native Plants
Details
- Parcel number: 2534253029
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: THE LITTLE FARMS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ferndale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $266/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $34,780
- Annual tax amount: $1,933
- Date on market: 10/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
Estimated market value
$284,500
$270,000 - $299,000
$1,784/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $292,500+875%$266/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261079847 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2011 | Sold | $30,000+0.3%$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2011 | Listed for sale | $29,900-78.1%$27/sqft |
Source: BENJAMIN MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC #211073869 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2010 | Sold | $136,573-3.1%$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2006 | Sold | $141,000+0.7%$128/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2005 | Sold | $140,000+55.6%$127/sqft |
Source:  MiRealSource #496326 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2005 | Sold | $90,000$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,896 +3.8% | $106,010 +7% |
| 2024 | $1,826 +3.1% | $99,110 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $1,771 -0.6% | $94,660 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $1,781 +2% | $85,380 +14.4% |
| 2021 | $1,746 | $74,650 +9.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $68,260 +12.9% |
| 2019 | $1,718 +1% | $60,440 +15.1% |
| 2018 | $1,702 +1.5% | $52,510 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $1,676 | $50,730 +22.6% |
| 2016 | $1,676 | $41,370 +16.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $35,400 +16.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $30,450 -13.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $35,100 -20.9% |
| 2010 | $2,257 -13.8% | $44,400 -14.5% |
| 2009 | $2,620 -43.1% | $51,920 -55.9% |
| 2005 | $4,603 | $117,800 +109.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,340 +17% |
| 2002 | -- | $48,140 +150.3% |
| 2001 | $1,397 +4% | $19,230 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,344 | $18,640 |
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