617 E Bennett Ave. Avenue

About this home

Ferndale Duplex Investment | Immediate Income with Rental Upside. Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully occupied bungalow-style duplex in Ferndale with immediate rental income and the potential to increase returns through below-market in-place rents. The property features a 2-bedroom, 1-bath lower unit and a 1-bedroom, 1-bath upper unit, offering investors an opportunity to improve cash flow as rents adjust to market levels. The upper unit features an updated kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel appliances, updated cabinetry, and flooring. Additional highlights include a gas fireplace in the lower unit, basement with laundry, half bath and ample storage, fenced backyard, large rear deck, covered front porch, and detached 1.5-car garage. Conveniently located less than 1.5 miles from downtown Ferndale, with easy access to I-696, shopping, dining, and entertainment. An income-producing duplex with existing occupancy, rental upside, and desirable amenities in an established Oakland County market. Please do not disturb tenants.

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How it compares in Ferndale

Over the last 90 days, 101 homes sold in Ferndale for a median of $262,000, about $207 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 12 days. This home is listed at $225,000, or $100 per square foot, 52% below the city median, and has been on the market 1 day. Size, condition, updates and the exact street all move the number, so treat this as context. See recent Ferndale sales or ask us for the comparable sales on this one.

Property taxes for a new owner

The current owner pays about $7,405 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $4,968 to $5,358 a year once the taxable value resets after the sale, at the 2025 homestead rate of 47.16 mills for Ferndale City and Ferndale schools, plus the 1% administration fee. Michigan resets a home's taxable value the year after it sells, so the seller's bill isn't a good number to budget with. See the math.

Monthly payment estimate

Estimate only, 30 year fixed, includes taxes at a new owner's rate when listed. Ask us for a lender quote.

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