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  • $268,900

    556 Academy Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

    2beds
    882sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1923
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $268,900 Zestimate®
    $305/sqft
    $1,835 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $268,900

    $255,000 - $282,000

    $1,835/mo

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    What's special

    Well maintained ranch only five blocks from downtown Ferndale!! Open layout with retro white kitchen with pantry that opens to dining area and living room with fireplace, built-in shelving & skylight. Hardwood floors throughout, crown moldings & arched doorway. Master bedroom with small walk-in closet. Partially finished basement with a darkroom. Fully fenced yard that backs to Wilson Park. 1.5 car garage. Second bedroom does not have closet. Updates include: Garage Door '19, Washer '18, Furnace '18, New Roof on House & Garage '17, Water Heater '16 (updates per last listing)

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 882 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 900

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    • Frontage length: Frontage Feet: 40
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 sqft
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s)
    • Parcel number: 2534231016
    • Special conditions: Sale

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    Materials
    • Wood
    • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1923

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: Natural Gas
    • Sewer: Sewer at Street
    • Water: Water at Street

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Ferndale

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating: Forced Air, Electric
    • Roof: Other
    • RoadSurfaceType: Paved
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Gas Oven
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
    • Basement: Partially Finished, Basement
    • HeatingYN: true
    • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck
    • GarageYN: 1
    • FireplaceYN: 1
    • RoomsTotal: 5
    • ConstructionMaterials: Vinyl Siding
    • CurrentFinancing: Conventional, Cash
    • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
    • Exclusions: No Exclusions
    • Gas: Natural Gas
    • ParkingFeatures: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Electricity
    • FoundationDetails: Poured
    • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 900
    • SpecialListingConditions: Sale
    • WaterSource: Water at Street
    • Sewer: Sewer at Street
    • FrontageLength: Frontage Feet: 40
    • MlsStatus: Accepting Backup Offers
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/29/2022Sold$210,000+12.3%$238/sqft
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    8/20/2020Sold$187,000+1.1%$212/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/23/2020Pending sale$185,000$210/sqft
    Source: The Loft Warehouse #40068349 Report a problem
    6/18/2020Listed for sale$185,000+4.8%$210/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse #2200044248 Report a problem
    4/15/2019Sold$176,500+11%$200/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/8/2019Pending sale$159,000$180/sqft
    Source: KW | Domain - Luxury Homes International #219025648 Report a problem
    3/28/2019Listed for sale$159,000+29.3%$180/sqft
    Source: KW Domain #219025648 Report a problem
    9/8/2016Sold$123,000+20.7%$139/sqft
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    5/14/2001Sold$101,900+27.4%$116/sqft
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    1/25/1999Sold$80,000+300%$91/sqft
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    11/7/1997Sold$20,000$23/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$5,218 +14.6%$102,500 +4.1%
    2023$4,552 -0.6%$98,500 +9.2%
    2022$4,580 +7.9%$90,180 +11.1%
    2021$4,244 $81,180 +7.4%
    2020-- $75,580 +12.2%
    2019$3,349 +0.9%$67,360 +16%
    2018$3,318 +39.9%$58,090 +3.1%
    2017$2,372 $56,350 +20.2%
    2016$2,372 $46,880 +16.9%
    2015-- $40,090 +17.2%
    2014-- $34,200 -6.3%
    2011-- $36,510 -22.1%
    2010$2,377 -15.3%$46,880 -16%
    2009$2,807 +6.6%$55,800 -54.8%
    2005$2,634 $123,520 +97.2%
    2003-- $62,650 +14.5%
    2002-- $54,730 +80%
    2001$1,601 +4.3%$30,410 +3.2%
    2000$1,535 $29,470

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    Neighborhood: 48220

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Ferndale

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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