Excellent investment opportunity in Ferndale! This fully occupied bungalow-style duplex features a 2-bedroom, 1-bath lower unit and a 1-bedroom, 1-bath upper unit, providing immediate rental income with an opportunity to increase revenue through below-market in-place rents.
The upper unit features an updated kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel appliances, updated cabinetry, and updated flooring. Additional property highlights include a gas fireplace in the lower unit, basement with laundry, half bath and ample storage, plus a fenced backyard, large rear deck, covered front porch, and detached 1.5-car garage. Ample parking is available in the garage, driveway, and on the street.
Located less than 1.5 miles from downtown Ferndale with convenient access to I-696, the property is close to shopping, dining, entertainment, and major commuter routes. An established Oakland County location, strong rental demand, and below-market rents make this an attractive opportunity for investors seeking immediate cash flow with future upside.
Please do not disturb the tenants.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (8/24)
$225,000
617 E Bennett Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
3beds
2,259sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$243,600 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emil Cherkasov 248-662-5066,
Forward Commercial Group 248-662-5066,
Rachelle Cherkasov 248-792-8190,
Forward, REALTORS®
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261067536
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,259 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,559
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Chimney Caps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 105
Details
- Parcel number: 2535354035
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Upper Lower Apartment
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Poured
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: FRANK GRIX
Location
- Region: Ferndale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,310
- Annual tax amount: $7,405
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$243,600
Estimated sales range
$231,000 - $256,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,587/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $225,000-10%$100/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+61.3%$111/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $1,250-21.9%$1/sqft |
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| 8/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2017 | Sold | $155,000-6.1%$69/sqft |
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| 12/2/2016 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$73/sqft |
Source: National Realty Centers, Inc #216105638 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2016 | Listed for sale | $174,900+399.7%$77/sqft |
Source: National Realty Centers, Inc #216105638 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/1995 | Sold | $35,000$15/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,267 +4% | $135,130 +4.2% |
| 2024 | $6,988 +3.4% | $129,650 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $6,755 +0.3% | $125,720 +7.5% |
| 2022 | $6,732 +1.9% | $116,980 +2.8% |
| 2021 | $6,606 | $113,760 +2% |
| 2020 | -- | $111,510 +19.4% |
| 2019 | $6,492 +85.1% | $93,380 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $3,508 +1.2% | $84,000 +19.5% |
| 2017 | $3,468 | $70,300 +24.3% |
| 2016 | $3,468 | $56,550 +13.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $49,830 +13.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $43,910 -22.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $56,760 -4% |
| 2010 | $2,808 -0.5% | $59,120 -19.2% |
| 2009 | $2,822 +21.9% | $73,180 -39.5% |
| 2005 | $2,315 | $120,980 +46.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,590 +30.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,490 +100.8% |
| 2001 | $2,304 +4% | $31,620 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $2,216 | $30,640 |
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Neighborhood: 48220
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFerndale Lower Elementary CampusGrades: K-3Distance: 2.6 mi
- 6/10Ferndale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Ferndale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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