Just a few Blocks from Downtown Ferndale- Cute, Clean, Updated and Perfect Location on this Two Bedroom Home offers: Inviting Front Porch, Foyer Entry, Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Totally Renovated Bathroom, Bay Window Dining Room, Vintage Kitchen with Newer Appliances including Dishwasher, Ready to Finish Basement , Glass Block Windows Plus Newer: Furnace/CA, Plumbing, Electrical, Water Heater, Thermal Windows & Roof. 1.5 Car Garage & Fenced Yard
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jon Swords• Max Broock, REALTORS(r)-Birmingham
•248-644-6700 (broker)
•info@maxbroock.com (broker)
Bought with Jon Swords• Max Broock, REALTORS(r)-Birmingham
Just a few Blocks from Downtown Ferndale- Cute, Clean, Updated and Perfect Location on this Two Bedroom Home offers: Inviting Front Porch, Foyer Entry, Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Totally Renovated Bathroom, Bay Window Dining Room, Vintage Kitchen with Newer Appliances including Dishwasher, Ready to Finish Basement , Glass Block Windows Plus Newer: Furnace/CA, Plumbing, Electrical, Water Heater, Thermal Windows & Roof. 1.5 Car Garage & Fenced Yard
REALCOMP #2210047461
Oct 4, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 4, 2021
Sold
$170,000
$230/sq ft
Aug 12, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jul 28, 2021
Price Changed
$174,900
$237/sq ft
Jul 1, 2021
Listed
$179,900
$244/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 2015
Sold
$106,000
$144/sq ft
REALCOMP #215044923
May 21, 2015
Sold
$106,000
$144/sq ft
May 12, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 8, 2015
Listed
$108,000
$146/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #31242054
May 21, 2015
Sold
$106,000
$144/sq ft
May 21, 2015
Sold
$106,000
$144/sq ft
May 12, 2015
Pending
—
May 11, 2015
Listed
$108,000
$146/sq ft
May 6, 2015
Listed
$108,000
$146/sq ft
REALCOMP #210021067
Jun 1, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Feb 19, 2010
Listed
$79,900
$108/sq ft
REALCOMP #29099093
Sep 23, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jun 24, 2009
Listed
$104,000
$141/sq ft
REALCOMP #28201231
Jun 15, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Dec 15, 2008
Listed
$114,000
$154/sq ft
REALCOMP #27181225
Mar 24, 2008
Sold
$105,100
$142/sq ft
Oct 3, 2007
Listed
$109,500
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,582 (+1.8%)
2024
$5,484 (+3.9%)
2023
$5,277 (+37.8%)
2022
$3,829 (+24.2%)
2021
$3,083 (+1.9%)
2020
$3,025 (+1.7%)
2019
$2,974 (+0.3%)
2018
$2,965 (+1.5%)
2017
$2,922 (+1.3%)
2016
$2,885 (+58.3%)
2015
$1,822 (−4.1%)
2014
$1,900
Tax history for 260 ACADEMY St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,582 (+1.8%)
2024
$5,484 (+3.9%)
2023
$5,277 (+37.8%)
2022
$3,829 (+24.2%)
2021
$3,083 (+1.9%)
2020
$3,025 (+1.7%)
2019
$2,974 (+0.3%)
2018
$2,965 (+1.5%)
2017
$2,922 (+1.3%)
2016
$2,885 (+58.3%)
2015
$1,822 (−4.1%)
2014
$1,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
738
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
24-25-34-205-014
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
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 1
Garage Type: Attached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Aluminum
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1941
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 750
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.1
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 40
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $39,610
Total Tax Amount: $3,025
Summer Tax Amount: $2,952
Winter Tax Amount: $73
Lease/Rent Information
Has Lease
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=738
School Information
School District: Ferndale City School District
School District: Ferndale City School District
Address Information
Street Designation: Street
Location Details
Directions: South of 9 Mile, east of Woodward
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Ferndale
Mail City: Ferndale
Subdivision: THE LITTLE FARMS SUB
Municipality: Ferndale
Area (Municipality): Ferndale (63258)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 738
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Oakland County
APN: 24-25-34-205-014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
Has Home Warranty
Around this home
Schools
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.8mi
Ferndale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ferndale, MI • 48220 2823
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
2.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$198,000 – $239,000
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