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Sold for $245,000
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    256 University St, Ferndale, MI 48220

    3beds
    1,296sqft
    Multi Family
    Built in 1926
    -- sqft lot
    $293,700 Zestimate®
    $189/sqft
    $1,831 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $293,700

    $276,000 - $314,000

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    What's special

    Beautiful multifamily home in Ferndale features a move-in ready upper and lower unit, large enclosed front porch, and tons of charming details. Spacious lower unit with hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and arched passageways. Entry living room and dining area. Roomy kitchen with tile floors and exposed brick. Cozy wood panel breakfast nook with access to the backyard. Two entry level bedrooms share a tile bath down the hallway. Smaller upper unit with a one bedroom. Bright second floor kitchen and living room. Shared basement with laundry and extra room for storage. Partially fenced backyard with a detached two car garage and shared driveway. Fantastic location, close to downtown Ferndale shops and restaurants. Welcome Home!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 05:45am

    Listed by:

    Jim Shaffer 248-834-3030,

    Good Company

    Bought with:

    Danny Dedic, 6501413713

    KW Metro

    Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20230104572MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,296

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio
    • Exterior features: Lighting
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 4,356 sqft
    • Dimensions: 33 x 134
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2534254023
    • Zoning description: MultiFamily
    • Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Multi Family
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Basement, Block
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1926

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Ferndale
    • Subdivision: THE LITTLE FARMS SUB

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/3/2025Listing removed$995$1/sqft
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    6/14/2025Price change$995-5.2%$1/sqft
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    6/6/2025Listed for rent$1,050+5.5%$1/sqft
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    6/19/2024Listing removed--
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    6/3/2024Listed for rent$995$1/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,014 +3.6%$111,830 +3.4%
    2023$2,910 +0.3%$108,190 +7.4%
    2022$2,901 +1.8%$100,710 +7.7%

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    Neighborhood: 48220

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