Incredible opportunity with the best of both worlds, just a short walk to the best of Downtown Ferndale’s shops, restaurants, and nightlife in a safe, quiet neighborhood. This charming brick bungalow boasts of un update kitchen with granite counter tops, hardwood floors, and a finished basement with ½ bath. Upstairs there are two good size bedrooms and ceramic tiled bathroom. The property contains a detached garage and large, freshly painted porch. The backyard has an idyllic deck and grassed yard perfect for entertaining.
Sold for $265,000
$265,000
279 E Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI 48220
2beds
1,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$295,700 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$1,873 Estimated rent
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$281,000 - $310,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hilary Petcoff 248-515-8651,
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham,
Deborah S Gannes 248-379-3003,
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
Bought with:
Lisa Fraske, 6501377053
Keller Williams Advantage
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20230063486
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 900
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Oneand Half Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Chimney Caps, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49.00 x 108.9
Details
- Parcel number: 2534202066
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
- Major remodel year: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: THE LITTLE FARMS SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ferndale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $70,490
- Annual tax amount: $5,135
- Date on market: 8/3/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2023 | Sold | $265,000+6%$189/sqft |
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| 8/10/2023 | Pending sale | $250,000$179/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $250,000+66.7%$179/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2020 | Listing removed | $1,800$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,800$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2018 | Listing removed | $1,800$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2018 | Price change | $1,800-5.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2018 | Price change | $1,900-5%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2018 | Price change | $2,000-4.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,100$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2016 | Sold | $150,000-6.2%$107/sqft |
Source:  MiRealSource #31281891 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2016 | Pending sale | $159,900$114/sqft |
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| 3/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $159,900+82.5%$114/sqft |
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| 1/14/2016 | Sold | $87,600+29.6%$63/sqft |
Source:  MiRealSource #31271654 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $67,600+4.6%$48/sqft |
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| 4/16/2015 | Sold | $64,602+53.7%$46/sqft |
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| 8/14/2011 | Listing removed | $42,024$30/sqft |
Source: Sine & Monaghan, Realtors Real Living #31068599 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $42,024-6.6%$30/sqft |
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| 5/18/2011 | Listing removed | $45,000$32/sqft |
Source: Sine & Monaghan, Realtors Real Living #31056131 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2011 | Listed for sale | $45,000$32/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,505 +3.6% | $126,770 +20.2% |
| 2024 | $5,312 +3.4% | $105,470 |
| 2023 | $5,136 +0.3% | $105,470 +13.2% |
| 2022 | $5,118 +1.9% | $93,200 +13.4% |
| 2021 | $5,022 | $82,170 +6.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $76,970 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $3,734 +0.9% | $73,470 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $3,700 +51.9% | $67,070 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $2,435 | $63,190 +54.9% |
| 2016 | $2,435 | $40,790 +18.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $34,520 +13.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $30,350 -23.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $39,710 -21.8% |
| 2010 | $3,003 -0.8% | $50,760 -15.5% |
| 2009 | $3,027 -2.9% | $60,090 -56.3% |
| 2005 | $3,117 | $137,360 +110.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $65,170 +15% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,680 +138.6% |
| 2001 | $1,272 +4.3% | $23,760 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,220 | $23,030 |
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Neighborhood: 48220
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- NAFerndale Lower Elementary CampusGrades: K-3Distance: 1.7 mi
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