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Duplex with Detached Garage and 2024 Upgrades
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$330,000

217 E Drayton St, Ferndale, MI 48220

Well-maintained duplex with a detached 2.5-car garage, dry basement storage, and major 2024 roof, furnace, and hot water upgrades.

Days on Market4

Property Features for 217 E Drayton St

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Investment

Building Details

Year Built 1925
Year Renovated 2024
Listing Agency: Preferred, Realtors Ltd
Listed By: Keith Jourdan
Source: Elliman
Added: Jul 29 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 6:44AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This turn-key duplex offers a flexible setup for both investors and owner-occupants. The lower unit is vacant and ready for a new tenant, while the upper unit is tenant-occupied with an active lease. Each unit has access to a dry basement with lockable storage. The property also includes a spacious 2.5-car detached garage.

The home was built in 1925 and has been maintained with regular preventative maintenance. Major capital improvements were completed in 2024, including a new roof, furnace, and hot water heater. A current property manager is available to continue managing the property for a new owner.

Located just half a mile from downtown Ferndale, the property provides easy access to downtown Royal Oak and major highways, supporting a low-maintenance ownership experience in a walk- and bike-friendly area.

Key Highlights

  • Lower unit vacant and ready for a new tenant; upper unit tenant‑occupied with an active lease
  • Major 2024 capital improvements: new roof, furnace, and hot water heater
  • Detached 2.5‑car garage plus dry basement with lockable storage for each unit

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Daycare Center Computer & Electronic Repair HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center Nursing Home

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,384
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48220, MI

21,564
Population
12,003
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
4.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,901
Density / Sq Mi
$86,095
Median Household Income
$54,557
Median Earnings
$1,191
Median Rent
$229,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Well-maintained duplex with a detached 2.5-car garage, dry basement storage, and major 2024 roof, furnace, and hot water upgrades.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 217 E Drayton St Ferndale, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $330,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Lower unit vacant and ready for a new tenant; upper unit tenant‑occupied with an active lease; Major 2024 capital improvements: new roof, furnace, and hot water heater; Detached 2.5‑car garage plus dry basement with lockable storage for each unit
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