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218 Kensington Ave, Ferndale, MI, 48220

$280,000

Home List Price

$3,325*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,456 SqFt
$192/SqFt
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218 Kensington Ave, Ferndale$280,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$3,325*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1924
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #20240085691
Lot Size0.07 Acres
StatusActive

About 218 Kensington Ave

This charming Ferndale ranch features a spacious and unique open floor plan filled with natural light. The heart of the home is a large central kitchen with a center island, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet space. Enjoy relaxing in the updated living and family rooms, both accented with beautiful wainscoting and crown molding. Two cozy bedrooms share a full bath with convenient dual entry. The primary bedroom offers a private retreat with convenient entry level laundry hook-up located in the additional primary bedroom closet, walk-in closets, and direct access to the backyard. Step outside to the serene, private backyard featuring an enclosed porch, a wood deck perfect for entertaining, and a detached two-car garage. Welcome Home!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,456 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Good Company
  • Office Phone: (248) 733-5811
  • Listing Agent: Jim Shaffer

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Lighting

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.07 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: North of 8 Mile Rd. & East of Pinecrest Dr.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $280,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $192/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

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Ferndale, MI

City

Med. Sold Price

$252.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$233

Avg. Days On Market

23

# of Sold Homes

31

218 Kensington Ave vs Ferndale

7 DAYS ON ROCKET

-16 Days

$280,000

+$27.8K More

$192/SqFt

-$42 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $27.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $42/SqFt less than other homes in Ferndale, MI.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • MLS Number: #20240085691

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Good Company
  • Office Phone: (248) 733-5811
  • Listing Agent: Jim Shaffer

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Nov 13, 2013Home Sold
$101,000
Nov 13, 2013Home Sold
$101,000
Apr 02, 2013Home Sold
$44,007
Apr 02, 2013Home Sold
$44,007
Feb 01, 2002Home Sold
$123,900
Feb 01, 2002Home Sold
$123,900

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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/10

  • Pasteur Elementary School

  • 19811 Stoepel St

  • 0.62 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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3
/10

  • Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

  • 8100 Curtis St

  • 1.58 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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3
/10

  • John F. Kennedy Elementary School

  • 24220 Rosewood St

  • 1.82 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades 3-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,391. Typical income of Ferndale, MI residents is less than $35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 218 Kensington Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 218 Kensington Ave property is $280,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 218 Kensington Ave is a house located in Ferndale, Michigan, 48220.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 218 Kensington Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on November 13, 2013 for $101,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 218 Kensington Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 218 Kensington Ave is 1,456 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 218 Kensington Ave is 1924.

Rocket Homes›Michigan›Oakland County›Ferndale›48220›218 Kensington Ave

This home is located at 218 Kensington Ave in Ferndale, MI and zip code 48220. This 1,456 square foot home, which was built in 1924, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $280,000.

In October 2024 more than 14 listings in Ferndale, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 8 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 9 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Ferndale, MI between September 2024 and October 2024 increased by 12.5%. In October 2024 median list price was $252,112 and the average listing age was 23 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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