Welcome to 521 W. Saratoga in the heart of fabulous Ferndale! Just steps from downtown and ideally located near 9 Mile and Woodward. This updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and thoughtful updates. Features include keyless entry, a Concord Allergy forced-air furnace, a newer system with a 1-year-old Payne AC, and an Emerson control panel. The renovated kitchen and bathroom provide modern comfort, while the open-concept living and dining area is perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The basement offers 834 sq. ft. of additional storage and laundry. Enjoy a large backyard with a deck and trellis, surrounded by tulips, lilies of the valley, and peonies—ideal for relaxing or gathering with friends. A spacious 2.5-car garage completes the package with two additional exterior parking spots. Walkable to Ferndale’s top restaurants, shops, and nightlife. A must-see!
Sold for $255,000
$255,000
521 W Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI 48220
2beds
891sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$260,800 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$1,809 Estimated rent
Home value
$260,800
$243,000 - $282,000
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Listed by:
Thomas Youngblood 872-588-0105,
Real Estate One Grosse Pointe
Bought with:
Leslie Martin, 6501415837
River Oaks Realty
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50173386
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
Originating MLS: MiRealSourceFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Bedroom, Laundry
Bedroom 1
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,725
- Total interior livable area: 891 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 891
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces, Garage, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fence Owned
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 45
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 120
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 2534106014
- Special conditions: Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elsinore
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ferndale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $3,851
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2025 | Sold | $255,000-3.8%$286/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Pending sale | $265,000$297/sqft |
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| 5/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000$297/sqft |
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| 5/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/10/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,700$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 48220
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFerndale Lower Elementary CampusGrades: K-3Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Ferndale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Ferndale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ferndale City School District
Source: MiRealSource. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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