Great opportunity to live in a prime location in Ferndale close to downtown. This charming and well-maintained ranch-style home offers 2 comfortable bedrooms and 1 full bath. The fully equipped and efficient kitchen includes a gas range oven and provides plenty of cabinets for storage. Step outside and enjoy the newer painted deck as well as the newer built 2 car garage. The garage is equipped with electricity and heating, providing excellent functionality for parking, storage or a workshop. The property is situated on a well kept and low maintenance lot for the new home owner to enjoy this spring and summer. The washer and dryer were purchased in 2023 and are included in the sale. This home combines comfort, practicality and is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a home that has been lovingly cared for and move in ready. Come make this your new home!
Est. $1,533 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1979 Martin Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALCOMP #20261021245
May 13, 2026
Sold
$195,000
$279/sq ft
Apr 27, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 4, 2026
Listed
$195,000
$279/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60981057
May 13, 2026
Sold
$195,000
$279/sq ft
May 13, 2026
Sold
$195,000
$279/sq ft
Apr 27, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 4, 2026
Listed
$195,000
$279/sq ft
Apr 4, 2026
Listed
$195,000
$279/sq ft
Great opportunity to live in a prime location in Ferndale close to downtown. This charming and well-maintained ranch-style home offers 2 comfortable bedrooms and 1 full bath. The fully equipped and efficient kitchen includes a gas range oven and provides plenty of cabinets for storage. Step outside and enjoy the newer painted deck as well as the newer built 2 car garage. The garage is equipped with electricity and heating, providing excellent functionality for parking, storage or a workshop. The property is situated on a well kept and low maintenance lot for the new home owner to enjoy this spring and summer. The washer and dryer were purchased in 2023 and are included in the sale. This home combines comfort, practicality and is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a home that has been lovingly cared for and move in ready. Come make this your new home!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21501003
Oct 19, 2018
Sold
$132,000
$189/sq ft
Oct 19, 2018
Sold
$132,000
$189/sq ft
Sep 18, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 5, 2018
Listed
$124,000
$177/sq ft
Sep 5, 2018
Listed
$124,000
$177/sq ft
REALCOMP #218086160
Oct 19, 2018
Sold
$132,000
$189/sq ft
Sep 18, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 5, 2018
Listed
$124,000
$177/sq ft
REALCOMP #215068145
Sep 15, 2015
Sold
$75,000
$107/sq ft
Aug 11, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 29, 2015
Price Changed
$79,900
$114/sq ft
Jul 1, 2015
Listed
$85,000
$121/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #20650738
Sep 15, 2015
Sold
$75,000
$107/sq ft
Sep 15, 2015
Sold
$75,000
$107/sq ft
Aug 11, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2015
Listed
$79,900
$114/sq ft
Jul 1, 2015
Listed
$79,900
$114/sq ft
REALCOMP #23065680
Aug 7, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jun 27, 2003
Listed
$96,888
$138/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 1999
Sold
$63,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1987
Sold
$27,900
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,245 (+1.6%)
2024
$3,194 (−4.4%)
2023
$3,342 (+3.3%)
2022
$3,237 (−0.1%)
2021
$3,241 (+1.9%)
2020
$3,180 (+1.7%)
2019
$3,128 (+53.3%)
2018
$2,040 (+1.4%)
2017
$2,013 (+10.0%)
2016
$1,829 (+16.3%)
2015
$1,572 (+30.5%)
2014
$1,205
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,489 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
661
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
24-25-26-385-016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
To encourage a mix of homes dwelling 1-unit; 2-unit; and accessory dwellings ADs to create cohesive, walkable neighborhoods. 3-unit and 4-unit dwellings are allowed by Special Land Use approval up to a maximum of 4-units per lot including an AD. Neighborhood serving amenities and services such as religious institutions, parks, and recreation are also permitted. The district is defined by tree-lined streets, homes of different architectural styles, and cohesive neighborhoods that facilitate social interaction i.e., front porches, garages located to the side of the dwelling or detached at the rear of the property, etc. The R-1 District prioritizes pedestrian activity via building design, traffic calming infrastructure, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 19x19
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Electric In Garage, Heated Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail., Dsl Available