NOT LISTED FOR SALE

254 E Saratoga St Ferndale, MI 48220

Estimated Value: $279,000 - $323,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,110 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 14, 2020

Last sale price $248,000 $223 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,065/month

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Bungalow
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of October 2020

Just a few blocks for Downtown Ferndale--- Updated plus Many Extras-- Inviting Front Porch, Beautiful
Hardwood Floors, Plaster Walls, Completely Renovated Kitchen with SS Appliances, Quartz Counter tops and
Slate Flooring Open to Spacious Dining Room,Updated 1st Flr Bathroom with Detailed Tilework & Slate
Flooring, First Floor Primary Bedroom with Doorwall, Huge Second Floor Bedroom, Finished lower level with
rec room, Laundry Room & Full Bathroom, Fenced Yard, Patio, 2+ Car Garage with one car door opening.
Updates: Furnace, Roof, Kitchen Bath, Lower level, Front Porch, Plumbing & More

Last Listed By

Judy Palmer

RE/MAX Showcase Homes License #6502118318 Listed on: 08/23/2020

RE/MAX Showcase Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1951 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40.00x108.00
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,110 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2534203010

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Little Farms Sub Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,878

Year Built

Built in 1951 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1951
  • State Equalized Value: 69320.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2016
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Humidifier
  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1610
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 500
  • Total Sq Ft: 1110
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 800

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Lighting
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 40
  • Porch Type: Patio, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Private, Pub. Sidewalk

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)
  • Laundry Facilities: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 2480000.0000
  • Lot Size Area: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 40.00X108.00
  • Parcel Number: 2534203010

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 1822.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 56.0000
  • Total Tax: 1878.0000
  • Taxable Value: 31640.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2020
Closed on
Oct 14, 2020
Sold by
Williamson Ian M and Williamson Michelle R
Bought by
Arwood Kyle and Glowacki Olivia
Seller's Agent
Judy Palmer
RE/MAX Showcase Homes
Buyer's Agent
Judy Palmer
RE/MAX Showcase Homes
Sold Price
$248,000
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$298,313

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,313
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.83%
Original Mortgage
$198,400
Outstanding Balance
$178,152
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$103,984

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2006
Sold by
Bischoff Tricia A and Bischoff Scott E
Bought by
Williamson Ian M and Grimsley Michelle R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,600
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2002
Sold by
Schuchmann Tricia A
Bought by
Bischoff Scott E and Bischoff Tricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1997
Sold by
Donovan Theresa G
Bought by
Schuchmann Tricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,600
Interest Rate
8.01%

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Arwood Kyle $248,000 Partners Title Agency Llc
Williamson Ian M $164,500 Title One Inc
Bischoff Scott E -- Bankers Title Corporation
Schuchmann Tricia A $85,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Arwood Kyle $198,400
Previous Owner Williamson Ian M $130,000
Previous Owner Williamson Ian M $118,750
Previous Owner Williamson Ian M $131,600
Previous Owner Williamson Ian M $32,900
Previous Owner Schuchmann Tricia A $81,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/14/2020 10/14/20 Sold $248,000 0.0% $223 / Sq Ft
09/09/2020 09/09/20 Price Changed $248,000 +3.3% $223 / Sq Ft
09/07/2020 09/07/20 Price Changed $240,000 -7.2% $216 / Sq Ft
09/07/2020 09/07/20 Price Changed $258,500 +4.2% $233 / Sq Ft
08/23/2020 08/23/20 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2020 08/23/20 Off Market $248,000 -- --
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 $4,751 $110,900 $0 $0
2023 $4,619 $108,540 $0 $0
2022 $4,648 $101,950 $0 $0
2021 $4,676 $82,950 $0 $0
2020 $1,848 $77,580 $0 $0
2019 $1,876 $69,320 $0 $0
2018 $1,883 $61,050 $0 $0
2017 $1,859 $59,330 $0 $0
2016 $1,832 $48,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $41,110 $0 $0
2014 -- $34,780 $0 $0
2011 -- $39,980 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2200069172

Realcomp

APN: 25-34-203-010