Pending

Price cut: $30K (5/23)

$299,000

231 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220

3beds

1,900sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1938

5,227 Square Feet Lot

$291,700 Zestimate^®

$157/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome home! Great location close to downtown Ferndale and all the activities that this vibrant town offers. Charming Cape Cod offers a large updated kitchen with upgraded appliances. Quality cabinets with custom granite counters and backsplash. Spacious dining room with natural wood flooring. Relaxing living room with hardwood flooring. The primary first-floor bedroom is large with hardwood flooring. Luxurious first-floor bathroom features a step-in jetted garden tub plus a full standalone walk-in shower. Enjoy the spacious upper 2 bedrooms with built-in bench seating and a beautiful remodeled full bathroom. Updated windows, newer driveway, newer custom vinyl privacy fence, and much more. Attractive private backyard with a convenient shed and entertaining-sized deck make for enjoyable, relaxing days. You will enjoy all the great restaurants, shops, breweries, theater, and live activities. Don't miss this one, plus a 1 Year Home Warranty.

50 days

913

77

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 X 12

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 144
Dimensions: 16 X 9

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 X 10

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 70
Dimensions: 10 X 7

Other

Level: Second
Area: 32
Dimensions: 8 X 4

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 X 11

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 X 10

Laundry

Level: Basement
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10 X 8

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 252
Dimensions: 21 X 12

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fans, Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup

Features

High Speed Internet, Jetted Tub
Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,500
Finished area below ground: 400

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway, No Garage

Features

Levels: One And One Half
Stories: 1.5
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced

Lot

Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 108.9
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 2534204042
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement, Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Platted Sub
New construction: No
Year built: 1938
Major remodel year: 2019

Details

Warranty included: Yes

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: THE LITTLE FARMS

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ferndale

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $157/sqft
Tax assessed value: $42,360
Annual tax amount: $3,075
Date on market: 4/30/2026
Cumulative days on market: 50 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan

Estimated market value

$291,700

$277,000 - $306,000

$2,642/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/19/2026	Pending sale	$299,000$157/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261028083 Report a problem
5/23/2026	Price change	$299,000-9.1%$157/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261028083 Report a problem
4/30/2026	Listed for sale	$329,000+115.2%$173/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261028083 Report a problem
6/30/2003	Sold	$152,913$80/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #558819 Report a problem

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