$72,000
SOLD SEP 23, 2013

265 Wordsworth St Ferndale, MI 48220

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

Recently Sold

$76 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming Ferndale Bungalow! This home has recently been re-sided, and the front porch rebuilt, the interior maintains lots of original woodwork and oak flooring! Currently a two bedroom home with a second story that has tons of potential this home is a short distance to Woodward restaurants and entertainment! Large two car dethatched garage! Showings start Saturday 7/27!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Johnson

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Rochester License #6501331606 Listed on: 07/25/2013

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Rochester

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Jacobs

Skyward Real Estate License #RCO

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 111

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow

Interior Spaces

  • 952 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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
  • $2,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,769

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Assessment: YES
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 952
  • Total Sq Ft: 952
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 937

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Construction Features: Platted Sub.
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

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: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 111
  • Parcel Number: 2534426015

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 1727.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 42.0000
  • Total Tax: 1769.0000

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

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 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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tamela Ekstrom

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tamela Ekstrom

    Haven Real Estate & Design

    (248) 464-3304

    6 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Tamela Ekstrom
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  • Victoria Safran

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Victoria Safran

    RE/MAX

    (248) 494-0041

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Victoria Safran
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Matthew McKenna

    Social House Real Estate Group LLC

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  • Lora Leslie

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lora Leslie

    DOBI Real Estate

    (248) 250-4200

    6 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Lora Leslie
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  • Christopher Gross

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Christopher Gross

    RE/MAX

    (248) 792-2621

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Christopher Gross
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Christine Johnson

    Max Broock, REALTORS®-Rochester

    (248) 644-7000

    4 Total Sales

    Christine Johnson
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 213074520

Realcomp

APN: 25-34-426-015

Michigan Oakland County Ferndale 48220

265 Wordsworth St, Ferndale, MI

This home is located at 265 Wordsworth St, Ferndale, MI 48220 and is currently priced at $72,000, approximately $75 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 265 Wordsworth 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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