WOW! This nicely updated and very well maintained Ferndale ranch is now available for immediate occupancy. Exterior features include a covered front porch, fenced in yard, large shed in the back yard, and so much more. The spacious interior features and updated kitchen with oversized cabinets, stainless steel appliances, new counter tops and more, and updated full bath, nicely finished hard wood flooring, new carpet and paint, a two year home warranty, and more. Conveniently located walking distance to downtown Ferndale, parks, schools, freeway access, and more, this home is a must see!
Pending
$225,000
261 Academy Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
2beds
901sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$217,900 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 38 days
- 28
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Derek Werenka 248-398-9200,
SimpliHom 855-856-9466
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261067873
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Other
- Level: Entry
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Sitting room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12 X 7
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 901 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 901
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 108.9
Details
- Parcel number: 2534204045
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Poured
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: THE LITTLE FARMS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ferndale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $42,310
- Annual tax amount: $2,985
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Contract,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Estimated market value
$217,900
$207,000 - $229,000
$1,769/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Pending sale | $225,000+1.1%$250/sqft |
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| 9/15/2026 | Listing removed | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,800+2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 7/25/2026 | Listing removed | $222,500$247/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Pending sale | $222,500$247/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $222,500-1.1%$247/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listing removed | $1,750$2/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+782.4%$250/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,750+14.8%$2/sqft |
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| 4/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/22/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,525$2/sqft |
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| 2/22/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,525$2/sqft |
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| 1/6/2003 | Sold | $25,500$28/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,009 +4% | $101,600 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $2,892 +3.5% | $94,750 +4.9% |
| 2023 | $2,794 +0.3% | $90,330 +11.4% |
| 2022 | $2,785 +1.9% | $81,090 +15.4% |
| 2021 | $2,733 | $70,270 +7.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $65,250 +12.9% |
| 2019 | $2,687 +1.8% | $57,780 +19.1% |
| 2018 | $2,640 +1.3% | $48,510 +3.6% |
| 2017 | $2,607 | $46,830 +22.1% |
| 2016 | $2,607 | $38,360 +16.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $33,010 +15.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $28,640 -15.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $33,900 -20% |
| 2010 | $1,602 -0.5% | $42,360 -13.5% |
| 2009 | $1,611 +21.9% | $48,960 -34.5% |
| 2005 | $1,321 | $74,700 +29.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,870 +16.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $49,610 +147.2% |
| 2001 | $1,454 +4% | $20,070 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,398 | $19,450 |
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Neighborhood: 48220
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