Sold for $267,000

$267,000

218 Kensington Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

3beds

1,456sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1924

3,049 Square Feet Lot

$256,100 Zestimate^®

$183/sqft

$2,129 Estimated rent

Home value

$256,100

$230,000 - $282,000

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What's special

Without a doubt, the most home for the price in Ferndale. It's big, it's beautifully updated and you're going to love it! Sprawling ranch floor plan with nearly 1500 sqft of updates and flexible space. The heart of the home is an updated and expanded central kitchen with center island, stainless steel appliances, and granite counters. Live large in the formal living and family rooms, both accented with wainscoting and crown molding. Three spacious bedrooms including the primary offering a private retreat with dual closets and convenient first floor laundry and sliding door wall to deck. Conveniently located and updated hall bath has access from both living spaces. Step outside to the serene, private backyard featuring a wood deck perfect for entertaining, and a detached two-car garage. Bonus, unfinished basement for storage or workshop. It's unlikely a better deal will be had in Ferndale this year. Welcome Home!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,456

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Porch
Exterior features: Lighting
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Dimensions: 30 x 100

Details

Parcel number: 2533481015
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement, Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1924

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: KENILWORTH SUB

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ferndale

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $183/sqft
Tax assessed value: $225,140
Annual tax amount: $2,070
Date on market: 2/4/2025
Cumulative days on market: 168 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/2/2025	Sold	$267,000+2.7%$183/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20250007544 Report a problem
3/25/2025	Pending sale	$259,900$179/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20250007544 Report a problem
1/16/2025	Listed for sale	$259,900-7.2%$179/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20250003628 Report a problem
1/16/2025	Listing removed	$280,000$192/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20240085691 Report a problem
11/13/2024	Listed for sale	$280,000-5.1%$192/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20240085691 Report a problem
11/13/2024	Listing removed	$295,000$203/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20240074695 Report a problem
10/11/2024	Listed for sale	$295,000+192.1%$203/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20240074695 Report a problem
11/6/2013	Sold	$101,000-12.1%$69/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #31168062 Report a problem
9/13/2013	Price change	$114,900-6.6%$79/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Vision #31165554 Report a problem
8/8/2013	Price change	$123,000-1.5%$84/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Vision #31160303 Report a problem
7/16/2013	Price change	$124,900-3.2%$86/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Vision #213069761 Report a problem
6/26/2013	Price change	$129,000-7.3%$89/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Vision #31154034 Report a problem
6/7/2013	Price change	$139,218-7.1%$96/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Vision #31154034 Report a problem
5/24/2013	Price change	$149,900-3.2%$103/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Vision #31154034 Report a problem
5/17/2013	Listed for sale	$154,900+288.2%$106/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Vision #31154034 Report a problem
3/14/2013	Listing removed	$39,900$27/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Vision #31137053 Report a problem
2/22/2013	Listed for sale	$39,900+33%$27/sqft
Source: Homepath Report a problem
6/16/2012	Listing removed	$30,000$21/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel #212022570 Report a problem
4/16/2012	Price change	$30,000-14.3%$21/sqft
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3/29/2012	Price change	$35,000-12.5%$24/sqft
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3/8/2012	Listed for sale	$40,000$27/sqft
Source: COLDWELL BANKER WEIR MANUEL-NV #212022570 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,223 +3%	$112,570 +5.8%
2023	$2,158 -0.6%	$106,350 +9.3%
2022	$2,170 +2%	$97,300 +10.2%
2021	$2,127	$88,290 +8.7%
2020	--	$81,210 +16.3%
2019	$2,092 +0.9%	$69,850 +30.3%
2018	$2,073 +1.4%	$53,590 +11.7%
2017	$2,044	$47,980 +18.8%
2016	$2,044	$40,400 +4.1%
2015	--	$38,800 +17%
2014	--	$33,160 -32.1%
2011	--	$48,820 -9.3%
2010	$2,715 -18.7%	$53,830 -19.4%
2009	$3,337	$66,770