$296,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

1554 W Saratoga St Ferndale, MI 48220

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,035 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$286 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Fenced

About This Home

As of July 2025

***All Offers Due: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 12:00pm***Welcome to this 1920's craftsman home on family friendly, tree-lined street! This home offers tons of curb appeal with a recently refinished enclosed porch, perfect for your morning coffee or evening cocktail! The original front door was just recently refinished as well. Enter to a gorgeous open-concept living area with a natural fireplace, original hardwood floors and neutral paint. Spacious dining area leads to your recently updated kitchen boasting granite counters, stainless steel appliances, built-in desk space and an abundance of countertops and storage. Two bedrooms share a bright & spacious full bath. Extend your living space downstairs in the finished basement featuring a huge rec room, large office (or 3rd bedroom) and bonus half bath (2025). Enjoy the built-in lockers at the backdoor to drop your belongings at the end of the day. The large backyard offers a large two car garage, paver patio out back & room to run around, perfect for those beautiful Ferndale summer nights! Unpack and enjoy! Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Shaffer

Good Company License #6502380733 Listed on: 06/20/2025

Good Company

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Shaffer

Good Company License #6502380733 Listed on: 06/20/2025

Good Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete

Interior Spaces

  • 1,035 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Ground Level

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Leggett Farm Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2533127043
  • Seller Concessions Offered

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,224

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1928
  • State Equalized Value: 130050.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1756
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 721
  • Total Sq Ft: 1035
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 721

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Frontage Feet: 50
  • Porch Type: Porch - Enclosed, Porch, Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125
  • Parcel Number: 2533127043

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3097.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 127.0000
  • Total Tax: 3224.0000
  • Taxable Value: 60140.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2011
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2011
Sold by
Heimke Scott A and Heimke Kristyn A
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2007
Sold by
Heimke Scott
Bought by
Heimke Scott A and Heimke Kristyn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,200
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2005
Sold by
Karras Panayiotis J and Karras Jennifer L
Bought by
Heimke Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,700
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2000
Sold by
Tenfelde Matthew A
Bought by
Karras Panayiotis J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$13,761
Interest Rate
7.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1997
Sold by
Hunt Thomas M
Bought by
Tenfelde Matthew A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,700
Interest Rate
7.7%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $128,592 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Bbc Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $163,000 Title One Inc
Deed $139,000 --
Deed $106,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $170,000 Construction
Previous Owner $151,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $146,700 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $13,761 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $296,000 +11.7% $286 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $265,000 -- $256 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,097 $130,050 $0 $0
2023 $3,008 $120,720 $0 $0
2022 $3,022 $109,290 $0 $0
2021 $3,040 $99,990 $0 $0
2020 $2,812 $91,740 $0 $0
2019 $2,858 $86,040 $0 $0
2018 $2,868 $75,290 $0 $0
2017 $2,831 $74,330 $0 $0
2016 $2,796 $70,110 $0 $0
2015 -- $65,480 $0 $0
2014 -- $58,500 $0 $0
2011 -- $52,230 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20251008740

Realcomp

APN: 25-33-127-043