Newly Remodeled 1920s Craftsman Bungalow with lots of character. 2 blocks from the Downtown Ferndale amenities. Within walking distance to restaurants, bars, grocery and shopping boutiques.com 2-year lease preferred FEATURES INCLUDE: * 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath
* New, open kitchen with granite countertop, stainless steel appliances and dining room
* Original Built-Ins throughout (shelves and cubbies)
* 9 ft Ceilings
* Lots of storage - Wall of Closets in Master Bedroom
* New bathroom with subway tile
* Covered Backyard Pergola with growing grapevines (private oasis)
* Backyard deck / patio and Large Front Porch
* Foral garden with year-round blooms
* Appliances included: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer
* New furnace and central air (for efficient heating and cooling)
* New roof and windows
* Hardwood floors throughout
* Basement with workshop and wine cellar / pantry
* 2 1/2 car detached garage with auto opener
* Small pets okay. Fenced in yard. Email or call for details.
2 year lease preferred.
Sold for $255,000
$255,000
521 W Saratoga Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
2beds
851sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1924
5,445 Square Feet Lot
$261,900 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$1,830 Estimated rent
Home value
$261,900
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Other
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 851 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 5,445 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2534106014
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl/Raised
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ferndale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $241,920
- Annual tax amount: $3,851
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2025 | Sold | $255,000+84.8%$300/sqft |
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| 3/15/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/24/2019 | Listing removed | $1,600$2/sqft |
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| 9/11/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,600$2/sqft |
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| 3/26/2003 | Sold | $138,000$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,851 +7.1% | $120,960 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $3,595 +3.5% | $116,250 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $3,475 +0.3% | $105,750 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $3,463 +1.9% | $95,550 +13.7% |
| 2021 | $3,399 | $84,010 +9.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $76,560 +14.1% |
| 2019 | $2,542 +1% | $67,120 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $2,518 +1.3% | $60,180 +3% |
| 2017 | $2,485 | $58,450 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $2,485 | $54,300 +6.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $50,800 +15% |
| 2014 | -- | $44,190 -3% |
| 2011 | -- | $45,560 -3.8% |
| 2010 | $2,401 -12.2% | $47,370 -12.8% |
| 2009 | $2,736 +5.4% | $54,320 -53% |
| 2005 | $2,594 | $115,470 +106.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,920 +17.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,740 +8.2% |
| 2001 | $2,279 +89.4% | $44,110 +94.4% |
| 2000 | $1,203 | $22,690 |
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GreatSchools rating
- NAFerndale Lower Elementary CampusGrades: K-3Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Ferndale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Michigan
- Oakland County
- Ferndale
- 48220
- 521 W Saratoga Ave