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1289 Madison Street, Ferndale, CA 95536

New Listing
$699,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,295 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,117 Status: Active
Current Price: $699,900 List Date: 2/26/2026 Last Modified: 2/26/2026

Description

This exquisite 1896 Victorian residence stands as arguably the finest example of its era in Ferndale's renowned Historic Victorian Village, a charming Northern California enclave celebrated for its impeccably preserved 19th-century architecture, set amid the redwoods and the Lost Coast. Meticulously renovated with unwavering attention to historical integrity and modern comfort, no detail has been overlooked in this private retreat on a rare .37-acre city lot - offering exceptional space and seclusion in the heart of town.

Supplements: Step inside to discover original old-growth redwood flooring, lovingly revealed after removing dated carpet. Rich in character and warmth, these historic boards are complemented by custom wool contour area rugs tailored precisely to room dimensions for added softness and elegance underfoot. The interior and exterior have been completely repainted using premium Farrow & Ball colors - renowned for their depth, subtlety, and timeless appeal - infusing every space with sophisticated, period-appropriate hues. The kitchen shines with high-end Restoration Hardware cabinetry and fixtures, paired with exquisite Futagami brass lighting from Japan, adding artisanal warmth and refined industrial elegance. Additional interior spaces are illuminated by imported hanging lights sourced from Austria and the Netherlands - elegant, artisanal fixtures that blend European craftsmanship with subtle modern sophistication, enhancing the home's layered, worldly charm. Custom inlaid Italian wall paintings imported from Milan adorn selected walls, bringing authentic Old-World artistry to this American classic. Grand Pease exterior doors and era-appropriate imported lighting enhance the home's authentic Victorian curb appeal. Major systems have been fully updated for effortless living: the heating and cooling system was entirely replaced with efficient mini-split units, while a luxurious radiant heat source was added to the upstairs bathroom for spa-like comfort. Outside, a comprehensive landscaping transformation has created inviting hardscape features throughout the front and back yards. Three of the four porches have been thoughtfully rebuilt from wood to durable concrete, ensuring longevity while maintaining graceful lines that honor the home's heritage. This is more than a house - it's a masterpiece of preservation and refinement, where every element harmonizes the grandeur of 1896 with thoughtful contemporary upgrades. A truly rare opportunity to own one of Ferndale's most distinguished Victorians.

More Information MLS# 271640

Property Description

Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family Lot Size: .25 - .49 Acres Lot Dimensions: Oversized City Lot Accessory Dwelling Unit: No Style: Victorian Gar Stls: 4 Garage Type: Detached Lot Acres: 0.37 Appearance: Excellent List Price/SqFt: 304.97 Type of Property: Residential

House Description

Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Total Rooms: 11 Year Built: 1896 Main House SqFt: 2295

Location, Legal and Taxes

School District: Ferndale APN: 030-182-001

Zoning

Multi-Family: 1

Schools

Elementary School: Ferndale High School: Ferndale

Possession

Seller Rent Back: 1

View

Hills: 1 Panoramic: 1 Pasture: 1 Valley: 1

Fenced

Fully: 1

RV Parking

Room for RV Parking: No

Miscellaneous

Privacy: Yes

Lot Description

Flat: 1

# of Baths per Level

Full Baths Main: 1 Full Baths Upper: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Propane: 1 Tankless WaterHeater: 1

Levels

2 Story: 1

Siding

Wood: 1

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter: 1 Post/Piers: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Road

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Roof

Composition Shingle: 1

Garage

Auto Door Opener: 1 Shop: 1 Storage Above: 1

Financing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Ductless (Mini-Split): 1 Radiant: 1 Other: 1

Kitchen

Remodeled Kitchen: 1

Water

Public: 1

Sewer

Public: 1

Exterior Amenities

Garden Area: 1 Out Building: 1 Patio: 1 Porch: 1

Interior Amenities

Pellet Stove: 1

Flooring

Hardwood: 1 Other: 1

Listing Information

Status: Active List Date: 2026-02-26 List Price: $699,900 Current Price: $699,900

Location Legal and Taxes

Area: Mid County House Number: 1289 Street Name: Madison Street Suffix: Street Sub-Area: Ferndale State: CA Zip Code: 95536 Cross Street: Tennyson

Directions and Remarks

Directions: 1289 Madison

Property Features

View: Hills; Panoramic; Pasture; Valley Zoning: Multi-Family Fenced: Fully Possession: Seller Rent Back Levels: 2 Story Siding: Wood Foundation: Concrete Perimeter; Post/Piers Construction: Wood Frame Roof: Composition Shingle Garage: Auto Door Opener; Shop; Storage Above Road: Paved; Public Lot Description: Flat Heating: Ductless (Mini-Split); Radiant; Other Water: Public Sewer: Public Interior Amenities: Pellet Stove Exterior Amenities: Garden Area; Out Building; Patio; Porch Utilities: Electric; Propane; Tankless WaterHeater Kitchen: Remodeled Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood; Other Financing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Land X Real Estate Inc.
IDX
Last Updated: February - 26 - 2026
Broker Attribution: nathan@landxinc.com

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