Come visit this quaint, well cared for ranch with large 1 car detached garage in Ferndale. Improvements over the last few years include windows, furnace, central air, paint, carpet, laminate flooring, kitchen, lighting and bath. The huge master bedroom has an attached room and could serve as a 3rd bedroom/walk in closet/office. Pets are encouraged with a fenced in yard. Ideal location, minutes from downtown Ferndale and just a short drive to Detroit. Appliances included.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Andrew Knobloch• Quest Realty LLC
Bought with Paula Filar• Century 21 Sakmar & Assoc
Come visit this quaint, well cared for ranch with large 1 car detached garage in Ferndale. Improvements over the last few years include windows, furnace, central air, paint, carpet, laminate flooring, kitchen, lighting and bath. The huge master bedroom has an attached room and could serve as a 3rd bedroom/walk in closet/office. Pets are encouraged with a fenced in yard. Ideal location, minutes from downtown Ferndale and just a short drive to Detroit. Appliances included.
REALCOMP #218106273
Feb 11, 2019
Sold
$145,000
$135/sq ft
Jan 4, 2019
Pending
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Dec 5, 2018
Price Changed
$149,900
$139/sq ft
Nov 5, 2018
Listed
$155,000
$144/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20648182
Mar 28, 2014
Sold
$59,000
$55/sq ft
Feb 18, 2014
Listing Removed
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Feb 5, 2014
Listed
$59,900
$56/sq ft
REALCOMP #214010187
Mar 28, 2014
Sold
$59,000
$55/sq ft
Feb 5, 2014
Listed
$59,900
$56/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20549054
Oct 11, 2013
Sold
$44,242
$41/sq ft
Aug 29, 2013
Listing Removed
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Aug 26, 2013
Listed
$51,000
$47/sq ft
REALCOMP #213088531
Oct 11, 2013
Sold
$44,242
$41/sq ft
Aug 29, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 2013
Listed
$51,000
$47/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31031041
May 3, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 2, 2010
Listed
$34,900
$32/sq ft
REALCOMP #210126480
May 2, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 2, 2010
Listed
$34,900
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1995
Sold
$44,444
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 29, 1990
Sold
$29,000
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1984
Sold
$25,900
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,271 (+1.3%)
2024
$4,215 (+3.6%)
2023
$4,070 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,955 (−0.6%)
2021
$3,979 (+2.1%)
2020
$3,898 (+123.9%)
2019
$1,741 (−0.3%)
2018
$1,747 (+1.3%)
2017
$1,725 (+1.5%)
2016
$1,699 (+5.1%)
2015
$1,616 (−12.8%)
2014
$1,853
Tax history for 553 Stratford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,271 (+1.3%)
2024
$4,215 (+3.6%)
2023
$4,070 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,955 (−0.6%)
2021
$3,979 (+2.1%)
2020
$3,898 (+123.9%)
2019
$1,741 (−0.3%)
2018
$1,747 (+1.3%)
2017
$1,725 (+1.5%)
2016
$1,699 (+5.1%)
2015
$1,616 (−12.8%)
2014
$1,853
*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
4,879 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,075
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
24-25-33-434-038
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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Direction Faces: West
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,075
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum 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: 50
Lot Size : 45X108.22
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,725
Location
Schools Information
School District: Ferndale City School District
Location Information
Directions: Head west on 8 Mile, after Livernois, turn right on Stratford
Subdivision Name: KENILWORTH SUB
Cross Street: 8 Mile
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,075
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,879 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Oakland County
APN: 24-25-33-434-038
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 • 1.4mi
Ferndale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$204,000 – $247,000
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