Sold for $265,123

$265,123

556 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220

2beds

1,422sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1923

5,227.2 Square Feet Lot

$269,800 Zestimate^®

$186/sqft

$1,920 Estimated rent

Home value

$269,800

$256,000 - $283,000

$1,920/mo

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What's special

Welcome to your new home that blends timeless character with everyday comfort. This charming ranch offers a bright, open layout that’s easy to live in and ideal for entertaining. A newly remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops with modern finishes and updated appliances, installed in 2022. Two bedrooms, including a primary with a walk-in closet, and one full bath offer a simple, functional layout. The fenced backyard backs directly to newly updated Wilson Park, no rear neighbors with green space just steps away. Downtown Ferndale shopping and dining is just a short walk or drive away. Easy access to Woodward Ave, I-75 and I-696, this home perfectly combines convenience with neighborhood charm.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 104
Dimensions: 13 X 8

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 126
Dimensions: 14 X 9

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 42
Dimensions: 7 X 6

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 128
Dimensions: 16 X 8

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 88
Dimensions: 11 X 8

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 208
Dimensions: 16 X 13

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer

Features

Basement: Partially Finished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,422 sqft
Finished area above ground: 882
Finished area below ground: 540

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1.5
Parking features: Oneand Half Car Garage, Detached
Garage spaces: 1.5

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: GroundLevel
Patio & porch: Deck
Pool features: None
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 5,227 sqft
Dimensions: 40 x 133.89

Details

Parcel number: 2534231016
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Raised Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement, Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1923
Major remodel year: 2022

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Other

Community & neighborhood

Location

Region: Ferndale
Subdivision: THE LITTLE FARMS

Other

Other facts

Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/17/2026	Sold	$265,123+8.2%$186/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261017519 Report a problem
4/3/2026	Pending sale	$245,000$172/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261017519 Report a problem
3/21/2026	Price change	$245,000+22.5%$172/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261017519 Report a problem
4/21/2022	Pending sale	$200,000-4.8%$141/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #2220028483 Report a problem
4/20/2022	Sold	$210,000+12.3%$148/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #2220028483 Report a problem
7/31/2020	Sold	$187,000$132/sqft
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