Last Sold Price
3 beds1,422 sqft$268/sqft
70 Sylvan Avenue, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069

Description

Welcome to this charming Pleasant Ridge bungalow across from Victory Park. It's modern farmhouse style allows for cozy living w/ lots of storage & room for guests. Completely updated in 2018, expansive windows allowing morning & evening light. A clean design, unity of style, colors & finishes pull the spaces together. The open concept creates a flow between the living room, dining room, & kitchen that works perfectly for entertaining. Quality construction includes new upper-end kitchen appliances,...Welcome to this charming Pleasant Ridge bungalow across from Victory Park. It's modern farmhouse style allows for cozy living w/ lots of storage & room for guests. Completely updated in 2018, expansive windows allowing morning & evening light. A clean design, unity of style, colors & finishes pull the spaces together. The open concept creates a flow between the living room, dining room, & kitchen that works perfectly for entertaining. Quality construction includes new upper-end kitchen appliances, crisp clean shaker style cabinets w/farm house sink & chrome cabinet drawer inserts, new exterior & interior trim & doors, new insulation, new double-hung windows, new interior drywall, new laminate floors, fresh paint, new tile, new granite counters; the list is long. Walk to downtown Ferndale, bike to downtown Royal Oak & take the SMART bus to downtown Detroit. Access to the City of Pleasant Ridge pool & workout facility. This home is truely something special.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/14/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Julie A Thayer • Brokerage DRE #6505390021 • RE/MAX First
    P: (248) 375-4000 C: (248) 525-5010 thayerjulie62@gmail.com

Property Details for 70 Sylvan Avenue

Status
MLS #
2210071458
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$5,257 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1928
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Subdivision Name
SYLVAN GARDENS SUB - PLEASANT RIDGE
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Waterfront Features
Swim Association
Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$433,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

100.7%

Pleasant Ridge, MI

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 70 Sylvan Avenue

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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$2,375 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,937

Property Taxes

$438

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 70 Sylvan Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: North of Woodward Heights, East of Woodward.
  • Latitude: 42.470163
  • Longitude: -83.1336
  • Cross Street: N of Woodward Heights/E of Woodward
  • MLS Area Major: Pleasant Ridge (63256)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2527178029
  • Tax Amount Summer: $5,050.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $207.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,257.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $113,200.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 27 SYLVAN GARDENS SUB LOT 149 7-1-96 FR 028
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Ferndale
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Total: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: One Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage
  • Garage Dimensions: 12X19
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00X120.00
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 142290.0
  • Living Area: 1422.0
  • Building Area Total: 2222.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1422.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 800.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Builder
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Garages
  • Year Built: 1928
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Remodeled: 2017
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Free Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Laminate
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Gutter Guard System, Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 8
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 13
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 8
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 8
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 14
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 6
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Concrete
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 11
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 16
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 10
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Spree: No

Property History for 70 Sylvan Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 14, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472316179

$381,000

+12.0% / yr

Sep 14, 2021

Sold

Realcomp #2210071458

$381,000
Sep 14, 2021

Sold

MiRealSource #40219280

$381,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/14/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472316179

$381,000

+12.0% / yr

09/14/2021

Sold

Realcomp #2210071458

$381,000
09/14/2021

Sold

MiRealSource #40219280

$381,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 70 Sylvan Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$15,473 ($1,289 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,888 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,888 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,055 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated2022ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN60-25-27-178-029

Schools near 70 Sylvan Avenue

This home is within Ferndale Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - K to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
PublicK to 3

Ferndale Upper Elementary
PublicK to 6

Ferndale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ferndale High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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