985 Emwill St is a 1,292 square foot house on a 10,149 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 01, 1978 for $30,500. Based on Redfin's Ferndale data, we estimate the home's value is $296,139.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
10,149 sq ftLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$296,139
$266K since sold in May 1978$21K since October
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This home's estimate is 5.5% higher than the average sale price ($281K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Apr 27, 2023 • Final
Building
Remodel
Oct 6, 2020 • Final
Engineering
Grading
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 961
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Wood
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MAPLE RIDGE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,292
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,043
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.25
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 33 MAPLE RIDGE SUB LOT 16
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 444
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,149
Legal Lot Number: 16
Municipality Name: FERNDALE
Acres: 0.233
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 70
Zoning Code: RI
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Corner
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,292
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 10,149 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Oakland County
APN: 24-25-33-431-001
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Ferndale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$282,000 – $341,000
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