NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1597 W Saratoga St Ferndale, MI 48220

Estimated Value: $189,000 - $290,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,035 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 11, 2023

Last sale price $260,000 $251 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,609/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of September 2023

Recently renovated bungalow in the heart of Ferndale! Total renovation in 2019, this home is ready for you to move right in and make it your own! Find beautiful wood floors, a large primary suite with central air, two full baths, stainless steel appliances and more! This charming house leads to a large, private back yard and is moments from downtown Ferndale. Exclusions include coffee bar shelving above kitchen island.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer McNaimie

DOBI Real Estate License #6501424203 Listed on: 08/05/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Hadsall

Metropolitan Real Estate Group License #RCO-6501410040

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 125.00

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,035 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Leggett Farm Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2533128051

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,000

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Assessment: 172.00; Summer Only
  • Year Built: 1921
  • State Equalized Value: 73290.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2021
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Smoke Alarm
  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1035
  • Total Sq Ft: 1035
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 700

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 50
  • Porch Type: Porch - Covered, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: No Garage

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: 50 x 125.00
  • Parcel Number: 2533128051

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3868.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 132.0000
  • Total Tax: 4000.0000
  • Taxable Value: 73290.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2023
Closed on
Sep 11, 2023
Sold by
Hite Morgan R
Bought by
Mixon Brevin
Seller's Agent
Jennifer McNaimie
DOBI Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Hadsall
Metropolitan Real Estate Group
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Views
269
Current Estimated Value
$218,639

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$41,361
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.26%
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Outstanding Balance
$241,994
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$23,355

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2021
Closed on
Mar 31, 2021
Sold by
Daily Planet Llc
Bought by
Hite Morgan R
Seller's Agent
Robert Coburn
RE/MAX First
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer McNaimie
DOBI Real Estate
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.30%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2017
Sold by
Manna Development Corp
Bought by
The Daily Palnet Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2014
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Manna Development Corporation

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,590
Interest Rate
4.41%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2013
Sold by
Bean Denise and Bean Rickey
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2003
Sold by
Bean Rick A and Bean Denise
Bought by
Bean Rick A and Bean Denise

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1998
Sold by
Lingerfelt Willis D
Bought by
Bean Rick A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mixon Brevin $260,000 First American Title
Mixon Brevin $260,000 First American Title
Hite Morgan R $200,000 Devon Title Agency
The Daily Palnet Llc $69,000 Title Connect Llc
Manna Development Corporation $55,000 Servicelink
Wells Fargo Bank Na $30,608 None Available
Bean Rick A -- Alpha Title Agency Inc
Bean Rick A $29,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mixon Brevin $247,000
Closed Mixon Brevin $247,000
Previous Owner Hite Morgan $190,000
Previous Owner Manna Development Corporation $53,590
Previous Owner Bean Rick A $134,900
Previous Owner Bean Rick A $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Sold $260,000 +4.0% $251 / Sq Ft
08/17/2023 08/17/23 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2023 08/11/23 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $241 / Sq Ft
08/05/2023 08/05/23 For Sale $259,900 +30.0% $251 / Sq Ft
04/01/2021 04/01/21 Sold $200,000 +0.1% $193 / Sq Ft
02/12/2021 02/12/21 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2021 02/08/21 For Sale $199,900 -- $193 / 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 $5,330 $106,460 $0 $0
2023 $3,978 $80,890 $0 $0
2022 $4,001 $73,290 $0 $0
2021 $2,633 $64,790 $0 $0
2020 $3,310 $57,910 $0 $0
2019 $3,403 $52,340 $0 $0
2018 $3,460 $42,850 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer McNaimie

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jennifer McNaimie

    DOBI Real Estate

    (248) 914-8862

    2 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Jennifer McNaimie
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  • Melissa Hadsall

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Melissa Hadsall

    Metropolitan Real Estate Group

    (248) 885-3470

    8 in this area

    142 Total Sales

    Melissa Hadsall
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  • Robert Coburn

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Robert Coburn

    RE/MAX of Southeast Michigan

    (586) 662-4444

    27 in this area

    242 Total Sales

    Robert Coburn
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jennifer McNairnie

    DOBI Real Estate

    (248) 914-8862

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Jennifer McNairnie
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20230064812

Realcomp

APN: 25-33-128-051

Michigan Oakland County Ferndale 48220

1597 W Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI

This home is located at 1597 W Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI 48220 since 05 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $218,639, approximately $211 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1597 W Saratoga St is a home located in Oakland County with nearby schools including Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus, Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, and Ferndale Middle School.

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