Believe it! You can still buy a great house in West Ferndale at an affordable price. Enjoy the covered front sitting porch, step inside and be greeted by rich, oak hardwood floors, large, bright windows, a charmingly updated kitchen with appliances, two ample size bedrooms, an updated and very nice full bath. The spacious utility room houses the newer furnace, updated electrical panel, and laundry facilities. Located in the award-winning Ferndale school district and with a Tony Hawk design skate park just down the road. This is the place to be. Act today and Make Home Here.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Keith Weber• RE/MAX First
Bought with David Bobryk• Larry Nawrocki, REALTOR®
Believe it! You can still buy a great house in West Ferndale at an affordable price. Enjoy the covered front sitting porch, step inside and be greeted by rich, oak hardwood floors, large, bright windows, a charmingly updated kitchen with appliances, two ample size bedrooms, an updated and very nice full bath. The spacious utility room houses the newer furnace, updated electrical panel, and laundry facilities. Located in the award-winning Ferndale school district and with a Tony Hawk design skate park just down the road. This is the place to be. Act today and Make Home Here.
REALCOMP #2210051257
Aug 6, 2021
Sold
$154,000
$193/sq ft
Jul 26, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 12, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 30, 2021
Listed
$159,900
$200/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21555784
Feb 21, 2019
Sold
$135,000
$169/sq ft
Feb 1, 2019
Pending
—
Jan 18, 2019
Listed
$140,000
$175/sq ft
REALCOMP #219002652
Feb 21, 2019
Sold
$135,000
$169/sq ft
Feb 1, 2019
Pending
—
Jan 18, 2019
Listed
$140,000
$175/sq ft
REALCOMP #217008628
May 5, 2017
Sold
$92,000
$115/sq ft
Apr 20, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2017
Relisted
—
Mar 22, 2017
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2017
Price Changed
$97,500
$122/sq ft
Feb 3, 2017
Listed
$95,000
$119/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21258414
May 5, 2017
Sold
$92,000
$115/sq ft
Apr 20, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2017
Relisted
—
Mar 22, 2017
Pending
—
Feb 20, 2017
Price Changed
$97,500
$122/sq ft
Feb 4, 2017
Listed
$95,000
$119/sq ft
Feb 1, 2017
Listed
$97,500
$122/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31067799
Sep 9, 2011
Sold
$28,550
$36/sq ft
Aug 25, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Aug 4, 2011
Listed
$27,000
$34/sq ft
REALCOMP #211082936
Sep 9, 2011
Sold
$28,550
$36/sq ft
Aug 4, 2011
Listed
$27,000
$34/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31019376
Sep 27, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 16, 2010
Listed
$50,000
$63/sq ft
REALCOMP #210095399
Sep 27, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 16, 2010
Listed
$50,000
$63/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31018376
Aug 16, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 2010
Listed
$60,000
$75/sq ft
REALCOMP #210093110
Aug 16, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 2010
Listed
$60,000
$75/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31015897
Aug 10, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 2010
Listed
$83,000
$104/sq ft
REALCOMP #210084177
Aug 10, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 20, 2010
Listed
$83,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 2001
Sold
$50,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,996 (+1.4%)
2024
$3,943 (+3.6%)
2023
$3,807 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,699 (−15.6%)
2021
$4,385 (+1.9%)
2020
$4,303 (+43.4%)
2019
$3,000 (+0.3%)
2018
$2,992 (+129.4%)
2017
$1,304 (+1.8%)
2016
$1,281 (+5.3%)
2015
$1,217 (−32.0%)
2014
$1,789
Tax history for 505 Stratford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,996 (+1.4%)
2024
$3,943 (+3.6%)
2023
$3,807 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,699 (−15.6%)
2021
$4,385 (+1.9%)
2020
$4,303 (+43.4%)
2019
$3,000 (+0.3%)
2018
$2,992 (+129.4%)
2017
$1,304 (+1.8%)
2016
$1,281 (+5.3%)
2015
$1,217 (−32.0%)
2014
$1,789
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,530 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
766
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
24-25-33-434-043
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 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
Jul 6, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Jul 19, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the water service line.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 800
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 42
Lot Size : 42 x 108
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,302.85
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Ferndale City School District
Location Information
Directions: North on Stratford from 8 Mile
Subdivision Name: KENILWORTH SUB
Cross Street: S of Nine Mile/E of Pinec
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 766
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,530 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Oakland County
APN: 24-25-33-434-043
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Ferndale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ferndale, MI • 48220
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$176,000 – $213,000
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