NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 E Saratoga St Ferndale, MI 48220

Estimated Value: $224,044 - $250,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,018 Sq Ft
$230/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 15, 2025

Last sale price $235,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $1,580 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming colonial in the heart of downtown Ferndale with a fantastic blend of character and modern updates! Step into the enclosed front porch before entering the bright, open living and dining area with stylish flooring and great natural light. The lovely kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and direct access to the back deck. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms share a beautifully updated bath with a subway tile shower. The basement provides extra storage, a laundry area, and a convenient half bath. Outside, the big private backyard boasts garden beds, a storage shed, and a great deck for entertaining. Just steps from Woodward Ave. and all the amazing shops, restaurants, and nightlife that downtown Ferndale has to offer. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Shaffer

Good Company License #6502380733 Listed on: 03/21/2025

Good Company

Last Buyer's Agent

AnnMarie Turdo

Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate License #6501442248

Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33.00 x 108.00

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,018 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Little Farms Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2534202037
  • $14,100 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,020

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Assessment: 198.00
  • Year Built: 1924
  • State Equalized Value: 86270.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Microwave, Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 1018

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Porch Type: Porch - Covered, Deck, Porch, Covered
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 33.00 x 108.00
  • Parcel Number: 2534202037

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3888.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 132.0000
  • Total Tax: 4020.0000
  • Taxable Value: 76560.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Salley Amy
Bought by
Martin Sean P
Seller's Agent
Jim Shaffer
Good Company
Buyer's Agent
AnnMarie Turdo
Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$234,261

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$739
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.30%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2019
Closed on
Apr 4, 2019
Sold by
Shernt Katherine
Bought by
Salley Amy
Seller's Agent
Jim Shaffer
Good Company
Buyer's Agent
Lori Davis
KW Metro
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.48%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2018
Closed on
Jun 7, 2018
Sold by
Sullivan Adam
Bought by
Sherrit Katherine
Seller's Agent
Bryn Kerekes
Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
Buyer's Agent
Jim Shaffer
Good Company
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
6.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
43.38%
Original Mortgage
$194,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2011
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Sullivan Adam

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2011
Sold by
Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2010
Sold by
Wydeven Matthew O
Bought by
Abn Amro Mortgage Group Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2008
Sold by
Wydeven Matthew O
Bought by
231 E Saratoga Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2002
Sold by
Dean D
Bought by
Wydeven Matthew O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,028
Interest Rate
6.87%
Source: Public Records

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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
Martin Sean P $235,000 None Listed On Document
Salley Amy $215,000 None Available
Sherrit Katherine $160,000 Liberty Title
Sullivan Adam $30,000 None Available
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development -- None Available
Abn Amro Mortgage Group Inc $110,122 None Available
231 E Saratoga Llc -- None Available
Wydeven Matthew O $124,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sherrit Katherine $194,000
Previous Owner Wydeven Matthew O $123,028
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Sold $235,000 -6.0% $231 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $250,000 +16.3% $246 / Sq Ft
04/04/2019 04/04/19 Sold $215,000 -2.2% $211 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/20/2019 03/20/19 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2019 03/06/19 For Sale $219,900 +37.4% $216 / Sq Ft
06/07/2018 06/07/18 Sold $160,000 +6.7% $157 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/20/2018 05/20/18 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2018 05/17/18 For Sale $149,900 -- $147 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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
2025 $4,050 $90,890 $0 $0
2024 $3,888 $86,270 $0 $0
2023 $3,779 $83,070 $0 $0
2022 $3,800 $76,450 $0 $0
2021 $3,823 $69,510 $0 $0
2020 $3,622 $66,320 $0 $0
2019 $3,570 $59,310 $0 $0
2018 $1,607 $50,640 $0 $0
2017 $1,587 $49,230 $0 $0
2016 $1,562 $40,170 $0 $0
2015 -- $34,260 $0 $0
2014 -- $29,070 $0 $0
2011 -- $29,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Shaffer

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jim Shaffer

    Good Company

    (248) 834-3030

    430 in this area

    3,652 Total Sales

    Jim Shaffer
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  • AnnMarie Turdo

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    AnnMarie Turdo

    Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate

    (586) 800-2294

    1 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    AnnMarie Turdo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Lori Davis

    KW Metro

  • Bryn Kerekes

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Bryn Kerekes

    Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham

    (313) 510-5784

    1 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Bryn Kerekes
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20250017204

Realcomp

APN: 25-34-202-037

Michigan Oakland County Ferndale 48220

231 E Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI

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