NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 University St Ferndale, MI 48220

Estimated Value: $221,000 - $248,068

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,036 Sq Ft
$225/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 02, 2021

Last sale price $197,000 $190 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,754/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Wilson Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

WELCOME HOME! There is so much natural light through the windows the owners nicknamed it the Sunshine home! Wonderful location right off Woodward Ave and in the heart of downtown Ferndale. Real hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Natural fireplace in the living room. Covered porch and deck. Detached garage with electricity. This home is move-in ready and you will get keys at closing! Private Driveway. Reviewing all offers Sunday October 31st 2021.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Ridenour

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit License #6501435057 Listed on: 10/29/2021

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit

Co-Listed By

Pamela Yerman

LPT Realty, LLC License #6501374583

Last Buyer's Agent

Alan Jay Robinson

Century 21 Curran & Oberski License #6501379805

Century 21 Curran & Oberski

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00x108.00
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,036 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Little Farms Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2534253025
  • $3,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,470

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Assessment: 172
  • Year Built: 1920
  • State Equalized Value: 84160.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1036
  • Total Sq Ft: 1036
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 900

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt, Rubber
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 50
  • Porch Type: Porch - Covered, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 1.5 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Side Entrance, Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • 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

  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00X108.00
  • Parcel Number: 2534253025

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2412.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 58.0000
  • Total Tax: 2470.0000
  • Taxable Value: 31710.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2021
Closed on
Dec 2, 2021
Sold by
Starks Erah F
Bought by
Tardella Mercedes
Seller's Agent
Ashley Ridenour
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit
Buyer's Agent
Alan Jay Robinson
Century 21 Curran & Oberski
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$197,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,100
3.74%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$233,517

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,517
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$157,600
Outstanding Balance
$146,395
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,208

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2004
Sold by
Starks Erah F
Bought by
Starks Erah F and Bujak Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1998
Sold by
Hastings Alison L
Bought by
Lingerfelt Roy L
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tardella Mercedes $197,000 None Listed On Document
Starks Erah F -- --
Lingerfelt Roy L $12,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tardella Mercedes $157,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/02/2021 12/02/21 Sold $197,000 +3.7% $190 / Sq Ft
11/01/2021 11/01/21 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2021 10/29/21 For Sale $189,900 -- $183 / 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 $5,310 $110,280 $0 $0
2023 $5,164 $105,680 $0 $0
2022 $5,124 $94,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,470 $84,160 $0 $0
2020 $2,367 $77,830 $0 $0
2019 $2,384 $69,270 $0 $0
2018 $2,377 $55,460 $0 $0
2017 $2,343 $53,680 $0 $0
2016 $2,312 $43,960 $0 $0
2015 -- $37,760 $0 $0
2014 -- $32,560 $0 $0
2011 -- $35,030 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2210089724

Realcomp

APN: 25-34-253-025