NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 W Oakridge St Ferndale, MI 48220

Estimated Value: $481,000 - $533,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,663 Sq Ft
$304/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 16, 2021

Last sale price $424,900 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,644/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 4-minute walk to Hessel Park

About This Home

As of November 2021

BOM: BUYER COULDN'T SECURE A MORTGAGE. This wonderful brick/stucco Tudor is in the sought-after NW Ferndale area on a tree-lined, distinctive street. This house was restored and enhanced keeping the original architectural style in mind. Newer roof with vintage look shingles, windows replaced, exterior stucco re-coated. Many interior updates including "French gray" wider plank wood floors on the main living space. Updated kitchen with premium Kraftmaid cabinets with pull-outs, quartz counter tops and quality stainless appliances. Both bathrooms updated. Blown-in insulation on the second floor exterior walls. On-demand hot water; Tank-less. Finished lower level with wet bar; additional work/entertainment space. Third floor offers potential for expansion. Double French doors off the dining room leads to new composite deck for enjoying your pleasant backyard. Two car garage and fenced yard.

Don't miss this move-in ready, well cared for home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marilyn Rottner

Real Broker Birmingham License #6501335346 Listed on: 09/21/2021

Real Broker Birmingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Shaffer

Good Company License #RCO-6502380733

Good Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1929 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00x124.00
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Chimney Cap

Interior Spaces

  • 1,663 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic Fan
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Dehumidifier
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Woodland Park Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2528427009
  • $5,247 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,591

Year Built

Built in 1929 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Tudor
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Assessment: 172
  • Year Built: 1929
  • State Equalized Value: 191860.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2016
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Programmable Thermostat, De-Humidifier
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2163
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 500
  • Total Sq Ft: 1663
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 940

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Features: Platted Sub.
  • Exclusions: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Lighting, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 60
  • Porch Type: Porch - Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Door Opener, Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Steam
  • 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 Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00X124.00
  • Parcel Number: 2528427009

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 10238.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 353.0000
  • Total Tax: 10591.0000
  • Taxable Value: 191860.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Huhn Karen and Mckee John Alexander
Bought by
Huhn Mckee Family Revocable Living Trust and Mckee
Current Estimated Value
$506,273

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2021
Closed on
Nov 16, 2021
Sold by
William Peters
Bought by
Huhn Karen and Mckee John Alexander
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Rottner
Real Broker Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Jim Shaffer
Good Company
List Price
$424,900
Sold Price
$424,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$382,410
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2021
Sold by
Peters Margaret L
Bought by
Margaret L Peters Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2021
Sold by
Peters Margaret L
Bought by
Peters William

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2017
Sold by
Strzalkowski Laura
Bought by
Peters Margaret L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2014
Closed on
Sep 17, 2014
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Mccarthy Brendan M
Seller's Agent
Diane Hill
Benjamin Management Group, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Susan Carter
Sine & Monaghan, LLC
List Price
$244,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-6.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2013
Sold by
Birmingham Todd J and Birmingham Colleen M
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2005
Sold by
Zizka Robert J and Zizka Lucy A
Bought by
Birmingham Todd J and Birmingham Colleen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Huhn Mckee Family Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Huhn Karen $424,900 Devon Title Agency
Peters William $215,864 Devon Title Agency
Margaret L Peters Declaration Of Trust -- None Available
Peters William -- None Available
Peters Margaret L $209,882 Title Solutions Agency Llc
Mccarthy Brendan M $230,000 None Available
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $220,249 None Available
Birmingham Todd J $300,000 Title One Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Huhn Karen $382,410
Previous Owner Strzalkowski Laura $215,000
Previous Owner Birmingham Todd J $213,820
Previous Owner Birmingham Todd J $240,000
Previous Owner Birmingham Todd J $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/16/2021 11/16/21 Sold $424,900 0.0% $256 / Sq Ft
10/08/2021 10/08/21 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2021 10/05/21 For Sale $424,900 0.0% $256 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2021 09/21/21 For Sale $424,900 +26.8% $256 / Sq Ft
05/18/2016 05/18/16 Sold $335,000 0.0% $201 / Sq Ft
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Off Market $335,000 -- --
04/05/2016 04/05/16 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2016 03/29/16 For Sale $339,800 +47.7% $204 / Sq Ft
09/19/2014 09/19/14 Sold $230,000 -6.1% $138 / Sq Ft
08/27/2014 08/27/14 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2014 07/30/14 For Sale $244,900 -- $147 / 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 $10,696 $222,610 $0 $0
2023 $10,411 $207,410 $0 $0
2022 $10,496 $197,630 $0 $0
2021 $10,590 $191,860 $0 $0
2020 $10,085 $190,450 $0 $0
2019 $10,686 $205,550 $0 $0
2018 $10,785 $187,710 $0 $0
2017 $10,276 $180,770 $0 $0
2016 $7,345 $157,160 $0 $0
2015 -- $128,200 $0 $0
2014 -- $111,680 $0 $0
2011 -- $113,970 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marilyn Rottner

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Marilyn Rottner

    Real Broker Birmingham

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Marilyn Rottner
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  • Jim Shaffer

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jim Shaffer

    Good Company

    (248) 219-3782

    464 in this area

    3,757 Total Sales

    Jim Shaffer
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  • Susan Carter

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Susan Carter

    Sine & Monaghan, LLC

    (248) 766-0925

    3 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Susan Carter
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  • Donna McManus

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Donna McManus

    Howard Hanna

    (248) 417-7200

    1 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Donna McManus
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Diane Hill

    Benjamin Management Group, Inc

    (248) 593-8080

    2 Total Sales

    Diane Hill
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2210078451

Realcomp

APN: 25-28-427-009

Michigan Oakland County Ferndale 48220

551 W Oakridge St, Ferndale, MI

This home is located at 551 W Oakridge St, Ferndale, MI 48220 since 21 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $506,273, approximately $304 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 551 W Oakridge 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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