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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

    $244,000 - $283,000

    $1,830/mo

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    What's special

    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.

    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

    DateEventPrice
    6/2/2025Sold$255,000+84.8%$300/sqft
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    3/15/2021Listing removed--
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    9/24/2019Listing removed$1,600$2/sqft
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    9/11/2019Listed for rent$1,600$2/sqft
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    3/26/2003Sold$138,000$162/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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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    Neighborhood: 48220

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