$240,000
SOLD MAR 16, 2022

265 Wordsworth St Ferndale, MI 48220

3 Beds
1 Bath
952 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$252 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome home! This 3 bedroom bungalow also features a newly renovated kitchen and bath! Spacious living room with a natural fireplace and open floor plan into the dining room. Large basement, that can be used for lots of storage. Fenced in yard that is a great space to entertain friends and family. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew McKenna

Social House Real Estate Group LLC License #6501410709 Listed on: 02/11/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Tamela Ekstrom

Haven Real Estate & Design License #RCO-6502388247

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00x111.00
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 952 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • 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
  • Stormfeltz Lovely Co Woodward Ave Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2534426015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,078

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 1 1/2 Story
  • Assessment: 172
  • Year Built: 1928
  • State Equalized Value: 94620.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Family Room
  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator
  • Sq Ft Combined: 952
  • Total Sq Ft: 952
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 600

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum, Vinyl
  • Exclusions: Yes
  • 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: 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: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00X111.00
  • Parcel Number: 2534426015

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 4913.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 165.0000
  • Total Tax: 5078.0000
  • Taxable Value: 90370.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Elliott Sean M
Bought by
Gingell Luke
Seller's Agent
Tamela Ekstrom
Haven Real Estate & Design
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Safran
RE/MAX Eclipse
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.89%
Views
118
Current Estimated Value
$257,833

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,833
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.98%
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Outstanding Balance
$284,245
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$28,324

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2022
Closed on
Mar 16, 2022
Sold by
Jordan Hart Alyssa
Bought by
Elliott Sean M
Seller's Agent
Matthew McKenna
Social House Real Estate Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tamela Ekstrom
Haven Real Estate & Design
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.99%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2019
Closed on
Sep 17, 2019
Sold by
Edwards Brian
Bought by
Hart Alyssa Jordan
Seller's Agent
Lora Leslie
DOBI Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Gross
RE/MAX Eclipse
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.20%
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2013
Closed on
Sep 23, 2013
Sold by
Given Barbara M and Bird Barbara May
Bought by
Edwards Brian
Seller's Agent
Christine Johnson
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Rochester
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Jacobs
Skyward Real Estate
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$72,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.53%
Original Mortgage
$70,695
Interest Rate
4.56%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $255,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $255,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $240,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $180,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $72,000 Title One Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $285,000 New Conventional
Closed $285,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,695 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Sold $255,000 -1.9% $229 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $259,900 +8.3% $234 / Sq Ft
03/16/2022 03/16/22 Sold $240,000 +9.1% $252 / Sq Ft
02/14/2022 02/14/22 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2022 02/11/22 For Sale $220,000 +22.2% $231 / Sq Ft
09/17/2019 09/17/19 Sold $180,000 -2.7% $189 / Sq Ft
08/10/2019 08/10/19 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2019 07/22/19 For Sale $185,000 +156.9% $194 / Sq Ft
09/23/2013 09/23/13 Sold $72,000 -10.0% $76 / Sq Ft
08/08/2013 08/08/13 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2013 07/25/13 For Sale $80,000 -- $84 / 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 $5,859 $119,850 $0 $0
2023 $5,699 $111,850 $0 $0
2022 $5,048 $102,010 $0 $0
2021 $5,079 $94,620 $0 $0
2020 $4,810 $89,130 $0 $0
2019 $2,647 $78,740 $0 $0
2018 $2,656 $70,370 $0 $0
2017 $2,622 $68,690 $0 $0
2016 $2,588 $63,320 $0 $0
2015 -- $48,540 $0 $0
2014 -- $42,720 $0 $0
2011 -- $43,280 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2220006789

Realcomp

APN: 25-34-426-015