For sale

$269,900

618 Kensington Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

3beds

1,116sqft

$2,091/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1949

4,356 Square Feet Lot

$266,100 Zestimate^®

$242/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome Home to 618 Kensington! Prime location just blocks from the amazing Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale Project, and many more new businesses along Livernois Road. This house is turn key ready. Updates: roof in 2019, privacy fencing along South side of the backyard, and newer furnace ~ 4 years old. Three spacious bedrooms with additional office/den. Brand new vinyl luxury plank flooring throughout main floor. Large backyard with spacious patio great for entertaining. Note: Home is currently operated as a short term rental and would be eligible for rental certificate for new owner)

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 88
Dimensions: 11 X 8

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 104
Dimensions: 13 X 8

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 40
Dimensions: 8 X 5

Family room

Level: Entry
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10 X 8

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 64
Dimensions: 8 X 8

Laundry

Level: Entry
Area: 60
Dimensions: 10 X 6

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 240
Dimensions: 16 X 15

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fans, Central Air

Appliances

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

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,116 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,116

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: One Car Garage, Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Entry location: GroundLevel
Patio & porch: Patio
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Fencing Allowed

Lot

Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 108.22

Details

Parcel number: 2533434009
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Foundation: Slab

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1949
Major remodel year: 2021

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
Water: Public, Waterat Street

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: KENILWORTH

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ferndale

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $242/sqft
Tax assessed value: $101,030
Annual tax amount: $5,191
Date on market: 9/4/2026
Cumulative days on market: 8 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan,Warranty Deed

Estimated market value

$266,100

$253,000 - $279,000

$2,079/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/4/2026	Listed for sale	$269,900+17.3%$242/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261068782 Report a problem
4/1/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Realcomp II #58050034247 Report a problem
3/31/2021	Sold	$230,000+7%$206/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50034247 Report a problem
2/15/2021	Pending sale	$215,000$193/sqft
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2/13/2021	Listed for sale	$215,000+22.9%$193/sqft
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6/11/2019	Sold	$175,000-2.2%$157/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/14/2019	Pending sale	$179,000$160/sqft
Source: Max Broock #219032268 Report a problem
4/13/2019	Listed for sale	$179,000+90.6%$160/sqft
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7/8/2015	Sold	$93,900-6%$84/sqft
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4/29/2015	Price change	$99,900-4.8%$90/sqft
Source: Braven Enterprises LLC #215008116 Report a problem
4/3/2015	Listed for sale	$104,900$94/sqft
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2/24/2015	Listing removed	$104,900$94/sqft
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1/30/2015	Listed for sale	$104,900+176.1%$94/sqft
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10/8/2014	Sold	$38,000$34/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,629 +13.6%	$101,080 +0%
2024	$4,955 -7.3%	$101,050 +7.6%
2023	$5,347 +13.1%	$93,890 +5.6%
2022	$4,728 +2.1%	$88,900 +5.2%
2021	$4,632	$84,510 +2.1%
2020	--	$82,760 +17.7%
2019	$2,803 +1%	$70,330 +24.6%
2018	$2,777 +1.3%	$56,430 +3.6%
2017	$2,742	$54,490 +17.8%
2016	$2,742	$46,270 +34.7%
2015	--	$34,350 +16.6%
2014	--	$29,450 -20.7%
2011	--	$37,150 -10.5%
2010	$1,297 -0.5%	$41,510 -17.9%
2009	$1,304 +24.8%	$50,590 -32.4%
2005	$1,045	$74,790 +49.6%
2003	--	$49,980 +13.9%
2002	--	$43,880 +122.5%
2001	$1,334 +29.8%	$19,720 +3.2%
2000	$1,028	$19,110