3230 McDowell St, Ferndale, MI 48220
OFF MARKET

3230 McDowell St
Ferndale, MI 48220

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,005 sqft

$241,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 5, 2026

$241,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 5, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,005 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Beautifully updated Ferndale ranch is a must-see! This home exudes charm with coved ceilings, arched doorways, and hardwood floors. The living room features a faux fireplace with brick surround and built-in shelving. Expansive kitchen with granite countertops and a stainless steel refrigerator & dishwater. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet plus an additional closet. 2021 bathroom with subway tile. Windowed office with new carpet. Surprisingly high basement ceilings. The private lot includes a stamped concrete patio and a 2-car garage. 2022 furnace. Ideal location between downtown Royal Oak and Ferndale, just minutes from freeways and parks.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 06, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3230 McDowell St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 5
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1005 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, WasherDishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling FansHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: GroundLevelwSteps

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Back YardExterior: LightingFoundation: Basement, Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Two Car Garage,Detached,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1005 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 11

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923Year Renovated: 2022
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Exclusion(s) Do Not ExistParcel Number: 2526107003

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $215,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Nov 03 2023Possession Timing: At Close

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: FerndaleCommunity: BERMORE SUB NO 1
School Information
High School District: Hazel Park

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, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 20230090617Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1005Activation Date: Fri Oct 27 2023Showing Requirements: AppointmentLockBox
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Lanie Hardy, (248) 703-1105
KW Domain
Leslie Hardy, (248) 703-6203
KW Domain
Bought with: Elizabeth A Reaume, (248) 321-1720, Howard Hanna Birmingham
Source: Realcomp II, MLS#20230090617

Price History for 3230 McDowell St

DatePriceEventSource
11/24/2023$218,000Sold
Realcomp II #20230090617
11/03/2023$215,000PendingRealcomp II #20230090617
10/27/2023$215,000Listed For SaleRealcomp II #20230090617
09/11/2018$120,000Sold
N/A
08/02/2018$124,900PendingAgent Provided
07/10/2018$124,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
07/02/2018$124,900PendingAgent Provided
06/27/2018$124,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/13/2018$129,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/08/2004$95,000Sold
N/A
12/04/2003$95,000Sold
MiRealSource #20206877
06/21/1995$38,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Ferndale

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$252K
$5.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$194
$4MoM
Available listings
110
29MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,296
Assessment$174,040
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3230 McDowell St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3239 McDowell St, Ferndale, MI
0.03
Single-Family Home
$199,000
10/31/25
2
1
790
1744 Shevlin St, Ferndale, MI
0.10
Single-Family Home
$205,000
08/25/25
2
1
708
3221 Goodrich St, Ferndale, MI
0.14
Single-Family Home
$199,000
11/26/25
2
1
830
3221 Harris St, Ferndale, MI
0.03
Single-Family Home
$155,000
12/05/25
3
1
1,128
1811 Browning St, Ferndale, MI
0.23
Single-Family Home
$260,000
09/19/25
2
1
972
2814 Burdette St, Ferndale, MI
0.34
Single-Family Home
$230,000
11/21/25
2
1
949
3208 Inman St, Ferndale, MI
0.35
Single-Family Home
$215,000
06/26/25
2
1
920
2140 Garfield St, Ferndale, MI
0.31
Single-Family Home
$220,000
03/31/26
2
1
1,054

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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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    "Friendly family community beautiful fun accepting. All houses and lawns are well maintained and neighbors know neighbors. "
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    "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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    "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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    "Good restaurants and boutique shops, 5 mins from royal oak, very close to major highways, plenty of green space "
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    "Ferndale is a great little city and always has something going on. great neighbors and wonderful High School."
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    "Friendly, open-minded, walkable and dog friendly. Great parks, community center, amazing food and bike lanes."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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.
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    "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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    "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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    "Access to maintained sidewalks is good. Some neighbors use chemical insecticides on their yards which would be dangerous to dogs. "
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    "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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    "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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    "Unpretentious with lots of character. Walkable to library, yoga, eateries and shopping. Easy commute to Detroit and otter "
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3230 McDowell St, Ferndale, MI 48220 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,005 sqft single-family home built in 1923. This property is not currently available for sale. 3230 McDowell St was last sold on Nov 24, 2023 for $218,000 (1% higher than the asking price of $215,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 3230 McDowell St is $241,400.