261 Academy Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
PENDING

$225,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 901 sqft

261 Academy Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

Est. Mortgage $1,525/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1923
$250/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 261 Academy Ave.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

WOW! This nicely updated and very well maintained Ferndale ranch is now available for immediate occupancy. Exterior features include a covered front porch, fenced in yard, large shed in the back yard, and so much more. The spacious interior features and updated kitchen with oversized cabinets, stainless steel appliances, new counter tops and more, and updated full bath, nicely finished hard wood flooring, new carpet and paint, a two year home warranty, and more. Conveniently located walking distance to downtown Ferndale, parks, schools, freeway access, and more, this home is a must see!
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Derek Werenka, (248) 398-9200
SimpliHom
Source: Realcomp II, MLS#20261067873
Also Listed on Realcomp II.

Home Details for 261 Academy Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bath Full, Kitchen, Living Room, Sitting Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 901 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: GroundLevelwSteps

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, PorchExterior: LightingFoundation: Basement, Poured
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: No Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 901 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 22Days on Market: 28

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Exclusion(s) Do Not ExistParcel Number: 2534204045

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $225,000Price Per Sqft: $250
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 16 2026Possession Timing: At Close

Active Status

MLS Status: Pending

Location

Direction & Address
City: FerndaleCommunity: THE LITTLE FARMS
School Information
High School District: Ferndale

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 20261067873

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5227.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Short Sale No, Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Contract, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 20261067873Above Grade Unfinished Area: 901Activation Date: Tue Aug 25 2026Showing Requirements: Lockbox

Additional Information

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Around this home

What Locals Say about Ferndale

At least 277 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 46 % Say there are community events

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  • Corey Smith
    "Easy commute because of access to 696 and 75. Woodward not far either, major arteries and roads are nearby."
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  • Neeli
    "Friendly family community beautiful fun accepting. All houses and lawns are well maintained and neighbors know neighbors. "
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  • Rebecca Richardson
    "There is a fest nearby once a year and an art fair hosted there as well! School nearby with a soccer league for kids in the park!"
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  • Stacey Tobar
    "The unique quality of homes and diverse people. Very eclectic and environmentally conscious. Enjoy the well maintained streets, walks and bike paths/routes"
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  • Stacey Tobar
    "There is a dedicated dog park for small and large dogs. People are out and about with their pets. There is also a fantastic network of bike lanes"
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  • Carrieroeder
    "Great dog parks in the area and plenty of places to walk. Festivals downtown are also pet friendly. "
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  • JL
    "Good restaurants and boutique shops, 5 mins from royal oak, very close to major highways, plenty of green space "
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  • Marymcelmury
    "Ferndale is a great little city and always has something going on. great neighbors and wonderful High School."
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  • Dd S.
    "Friendly, open-minded, walkable and dog friendly. Great parks, community center, amazing food and bike lanes."
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  • Curtis S.
    "Most owners a very conscientious of other dogs and their owners - almost to a distancing fault then there’s some that trust their dogs so much they disregard how other dogs might behave."
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  • Sirinitysdaughtr
    "We have multiple festivals each year including but not limited to: Pig and Whiskey, DIY Festival, Dream Cruise and more. There are plenty of events that bring people to the area and the community is extremely welcoming and kind. "
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  • Patrick V.
    "Good commute. Takes no longer than 15-20 to get to any major city nearby. While you’re in a small community, it feels like a family environment too. "
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  • Octavia D.
    "This is a wonderful place for families: safe, diverse, friendly neighborhood with an amazing community. "
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  • Zack D.
    "Lots of playgrounds and places to walk to. I wish downtown was more child friendly but still enjoy going out with our kids. Lovely place to live! "
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  • Brieann S.
    "Quiet neighborhood, nice and homie. There are great people who live here but there are also a lot of people who smoke marijuana and drink a lot so not a place for kids at all"
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  • Claudius.kremer
    "I previously came here and I’m impressed if this lifestyle, all the jung people and their cool kind of doing sports, going for a walk and living their life ! "
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  • Jonathan.w.evans3
    "Great! Very easy and clean. It does get pretty busy during rush hour. Other than that it’s fine. A very small, but big city. Love living here. "
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  • Sarah
    "It’s a fun place to live. It’s a welcoming community. There are a lot of events over the summer. A lot of great local restaurants and businesses."
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  • Klbrown64
    "We have an annual block party, people walk their dogs daily, people walk around the block daily, we help each other remove snow when necessary"
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  • Aren W.
    "I’ve lived here for the past decade. I love this town! Highly suggest buying or renting if you can. "
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  • Libby L.
    "Tons of dogs everywhere! People are good about picking up after their pups and respecting the space of other dog-walkers when out and about. "
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  • Dcrosslin
    "DIY craft festival, Pig & Whiskey festival, Halloween events, Pride festival, Dreamcruise, winter ice sculptures"
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  • Eric J.
    "festivals, everything is within walking distance, trendy restruants, great craft breweries, quirky shops, vibrant downtown, inclusive and accepting culture"
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  • Jessica S.
    "lots of parks and dog-friendly places, the community is very dog-friendly, and generally neighbors are good stewards "
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  • Aren W.
    "I love it here! Been living here for 9 years. Everything you could ever need is close and ton of awesome neighbors and friends all around! "
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  • Linesvilleapartments
    "Easy access to 75 and 696. Very convenient to go to work almost anywhere in metro Detroit. Side streets are quiet given proximity to highways "
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  • Tevonne M.
    "Safe Community, Very Walkable Get to know your neighbors! Sidewalks well maintained lots of parks to keep the kids off the streets."
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  • Cass.varner
    "Safe environment, pet friendly, lots of recreational options. Lovely environment for all ages. Great for family"
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  • Ferndale1
    "Generally open minded community. Younger couples that are friendly but give others space to live. Seeing growth as Ferndale business expand north"
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  • Callie
    "The people are very friendly and come from many different backgrounds. It’s a very diverse and lively community with great culture."
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  • Chris K.
    "nice diverse place with many social activities. safe feeling. friendly atmosphere. decent neighbors. great nightlife with walkable streets. "
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  • Laura
    "It’s a 10 minute to downtown Detroit, a bike ride to Royal Oak, commuting northbound in the morning is against traffic, same coming home and there’s a ton of parks to walk to"
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  • Hal_justhal
    "Access to maintained sidewalks is good. Some neighbors use chemical insecticides on their yards which would be dangerous to dogs. "
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  • Cass.varner
    "Very friendly, safe, and lots of other pet parents. Lots of families and fun things to do, even a dog park. "
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  • Curtis S.
    "Ferndale is a diverse and ever-growing community with all the amenities one could need in a small city with a tiny town feel. It’s accessible, reasonable, and Great place to live whether you’re on your own or raised in a family. "
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  • Martell G.
    "everything is beautiful about ferndale ,it would bemuch better if i wasnt paying 840.00a month to stay in a room i NEED A HOUSE OR APARTMENT ASAP!÷"
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  • Nancywatsonbarr
    "Unpretentious with lots of character. Walkable to library, yoga, eateries and shopping. Easy commute to Detroit and otter "
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  • Luigj P.
    "I'm a big fan of the Ferndale area. The people are very welcoming and open minded. Cool restaurants and bars to check out. "
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Market trends in Ferndale

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$265K
$4KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$227
$9MoM
Available listings
140
10MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$219K
Since last month
Decreased$7K (-3.1%)
Since last year
Increased$8K (+3.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$193K (+756.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +64% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$219K
August 2026$226K
July 2026$218K
June 2026$217K
May 2026$221K
April 2026$226K
March 2026$201K
February 2026$199K
January 2026$198K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
191 University St, Ferndale, MI
0.11
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$190,000
08/10/26
2
1
798
147 E Hazelhurst St, Ferndale, MI
0.16
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$225,000
07/21/26
2
1
1,060
207 W Hazelhurst St, Ferndale, MI
0.23
Single-Family Home
$190,000
01/30/26
2
1
974
535 E Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI
0.18
Single-Family Home
$207,550
12/17/25
3
1
943
624 E Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI
0.29
Single-Family Home
$139,000
07/01/26
2
1
766
316 W Marshall St, Ferndale, MI
0.30
Single-Family Home
$224,000
08/14/26
2
1
798
556 Academy St, Ferndale, MI
0.26
Single-Family Home
$265,123
04/17/26
2
1
1,422

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
258 Ardmore Dr, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.02
$307,700
3
2
1,126
Off Market
201 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.01
$357,500
3
2
1,306
Off Market
269 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.01
$248,500
4
1
1,172
Off Market
231 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.03
$285,000
3
2
1,900
Recently Sold
275 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.02
-
3
1
1,000
Off Market
221 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.04
$281,500
2
2
2,385
Off Market
252 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.03
-
3
1
994
Off Market
212 Ardmore Dr, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.05
$310,000
2
3
1,389
Recently Sold
211 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.05
$344,200
3
2.5
1,496
Off Market
307 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.04
-
3
1
984
Off Market
267 Ardmore Dr, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.05
$278,600
3
1.5
1,266
Off Market
276 Academy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
0.05
$228,400
2
1
914
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 16, 2026
Source: Realcomp II #20261067873
Pending
$225,000
Sep 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,800
Aug 25, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,800
Jul 25, 2026
Source: Realcomp II #20261028111
ListingRemoved
$222,500
Jun 29, 2026
Source: Realcomp II #20261028111
Pending
$222,500

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Frequently asked questions about 261 Academy Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 261 Academy Ave?
    Based on a $225,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 261 Academy Ave in Ferndale, MI is approximately $1,552 (about $1,226 principal & interest, $251 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 261 Academy Ave compare to homes in Ferndale?
    261 Academy Ave in Ferndale, MI is listed at $225,000, about 15% below the $265K median sale price in Ferndale.
  • What do residents say about Ferndale?
    Residents describe Ferndale, MI as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Ferndale, MI.
  • What are the closest schools to 261 Academy Ave?
    The closest schools to 261 Academy Ave in Ferndale, MI are Ferndale High School (rated 7/10), Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus, Ferndale Middle School (rated 6/10).
  • Does 261 Academy Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 261 Academy Ave in Ferndale, MI has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 261 Academy Ave?
    The lot at 261 Academy Ave in Ferndale, MI is about 0.12 acres (5,227 sq ft).
261 Academy Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 901 sqft single-family home built in 1923. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Realcomp II on Aug 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 20261067873.