Welcome to 71 Kensington Boulevard, a charming Craftsman-style bungalow in the heart of Pleasant Ridge This historic home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates and attention to period details. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, the home provides a covered front sitting porch perfect for relaxing. The two-car garage opens to the alley for convenience. Residents enjoy the friendly, vibrant community of Pleasant Ridge, with amenities like a pool, dog park, community garden, walking path, and recreation center just a short distance away. The home has two comfortable bedrooms and a center full bath that connects to the bedrooms and the living room. The kitchen, renovated in 2020, features stainless steel appliances and a clean, functional design for everyday living. Hardwood floors run throughout, adding warmth and charm. The Bonus/gathering room includes a custom wall unit with a gas fireplace and TV surround, creating a welcoming space. Recent updates include a new roof (2020), a furnace and air conditioning system (2017), and a hot water tank (2015). This home sits on an extra-large lot providing room for gardening and romping in the yard. Adding to the potential of this home, is a walk up attic and a clean open basement with daylight windows.. A real find for you builders.
Sold for $265,000
$265,000
71 Kensington Blvd, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
2beds
875sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$272,000 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$1,480 Estimated rent
Home value
$272,000
$256,000 - $291,000
$1,480/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 03, 2025 at 09:00pm
Listed by:
Mary Kay Buckley 734-231-7642,
RE/MAX Showcase Homes,
Mary Allam 248-647-3200
Bought with:
Yasmin Rogers, 6501405305
EXP Realty Main
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250001235
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Freezer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 875 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 875
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 40.00 x 120.00
- Features: Dead End Street
Details
- Parcel number: 2527126027
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
- Major remodel year: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Service 100 Amp, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Pleasant Ridge
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2025 | Sold | $265,000-3.6%$303/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20250001235 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2025 | Pending sale | $275,000$314/sqft |
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| 1/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+15.8%$314/sqft |
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| 8/18/2020 | Sold | $237,500-12%$271/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2020 | Pending sale | $270,000$309/sqft |
Source: Max Broock #2200047024 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,369 +4.8% | $125,420 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $5,123 +4.5% | $116,830 +1.9% |
| 2022 | $4,903 +30.9% | $114,630 +8.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 48069
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFerndale Lower Elementary CampusGrades: K-3Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Ferndale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Ferndale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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Estimated market value$272,000
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Estimated market value
$272,000