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239 Ocean Avenue, Ferndale, CA 95536

$699,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,816 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,166 Status: Sold
Current Price: $699,000 List Date: 10/16/2024 Last Modified: 8/29/2025

Overview

Description

Accepted contingent offer with no seller right to cancel. This Victorian farmhouse has been in the same family since 1954. The current family members have owned the home since 1974. The property is centrally located and is close to Ferndale services and activities. The home shows exceptionable pride of ownership and is well known in the Ferndale community. The home was originally built by Mr. Lee Briggs a prominent gambler who employed his talents at the local saloons close by. This well maintained home is a step back in the early Ferndale history. The main house features 4 good size bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The last interior decorating was done during the 1990s and the home's interior could use some TLC and updating. The exterior is in excellent condition. Ther

Supplements: The oversized parcel is .44 acres and is flat with good southern exposure. A gardener's delight! The property is fully landscaped but it can still be developed with more extensive plantings. City approved sewer lateral repairs have been completed. Potential buyers should verify all of the listing details. The City of Ferndale should be contacted r ...

Listing Details MLS# 267421

Listing Information

Pended Date
2025-07-29
Sold Date
2025-08-28

Property Description

Type of Property
Residential
Realtor.com Type
Residential - Single Family
Style
Victorian
House Color
Sage Green
Lot Dimensions
87.7'X202.5'X66.3'X115.2'X21.9'X102.8'
Lot Acres
0.44
Appearance
Very Good
Gar Stls
2
Garage Type
Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Yes
List Price/SqFt
248.22
Sold Price/SqFt
248.22

House Description

Year Built
1893
Total Rooms
11
Main House SqFt
2816
Historic Registry
No
Gated Entry
No

Location Legal and Taxes

Area
Mid County
House Number
239
Street Name
Ocean
Street Suffix
Avenue
Sub-Area
Ferndale
State
CA
Zip Code
95536
Cross Street
Main

Directions and Remarks

Directions
Go to Main Street and Ocean Avenue. Turn right. Go approximately 500 feet. Property is on the right side of the road across from Wildcat Avenue.

ADU Detail

Living Area
330
Living Area Source
Owner
Occupied Y/N
No
Permitted Y/N
Yes
Parking Y/N
No
Rented Y/N
No
Separate Address Y/N
No
Attached Y/N
No
Electric Meter
No
Gas Meter
No
Water Meter
No
Year Built
1992
Entry Level
Lower/Street

More Information

Unit 2 Info

SqFt
330
Separately Metered
No

RV Parking

Room for RV Parking
Yes
Paved
Yes

Miscellaneous

Privacy
Yes

Heating

# of Fireplace
2
Forced Air
Yes
Propane
Yes
Woodstove
Yes

Location, Legal and Taxes

School District
Ferndale
APN
031-023-008-000

ADU Type

ADU
Yes

ADU Kitchen Features

Electric Cooktop
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Zoning

Single Family
Yes

Possession

At Close of Escrow
Yes

View

Hills
Yes
Pasture
Yes
Valley
Yes
Woods
Yes

Fenced

Fully
Yes

Lot Description

Green Belt
Yes
Valley View
Yes
Woods View
Yes

Utilities

Circuit Breaker
Yes
Electric
Yes
Generator
Yes
Propane
Yes
Telephone
Yes
TV Cable
Yes

Levels

2 Story
Yes

Siding

Asbestos
Yes
Horizontal
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Road

Curbing
Yes
Paved
Yes
Public
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Roof

Composition Shingle
Yes

Insulation

Ceiling
Yes

Garage

Auto Door Opener
Yes
Finished
Yes

Financing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Driveway

Concrete
Yes

Kitchen

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Dining in Kitchen
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrig
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Dining

Dine in Kitchen
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Living

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Fireplace
Yes

Exterior Amenities

Garden Area
Yes
Porch
Yes

Interior Amenities

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Den/Office
Yes
Pellet Stove
Yes
Wood Stove
Yes

Laundry

220
Yes
Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Flooring

Carpeted
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

1st Floor

Den/Office
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes

2nd Floor

2nd Bedroom
Yes
3rd Bedroom
Yes
4th Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Documents

Other - Private
Yes

Property Features

ADU Type: ADU ADU Kitchen Features: Electric Cooktop; Refrigerator View: Hills; Pasture; Valley; Woods Zoning: Single Family Fenced: Fully RV Parking: Paved Possession: At Close of Escrow Levels: 2 Story Siding: Asbestos; Horizontal Foundation: Concrete Perimeter Construction: Wood Frame Roof: Composition Shingle Insulation: Ceiling Garage: Auto Door Opener; Finished Driveway: Concrete Road: Curbing; Paved; Public; Sidewalks Lot Description: Green Belt; Valley View; Woods View Heating: Forced Air; Propane; Woodstove Water: Public Sewer: Public Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan; Den/Office; Pellet Stove; Wood Stove Exterior Amenities: Garden Area; Porch Utilities: Circuit Breaker; Electric; Generator; Propane; Telephone; TV Cable Kitchen: Breakfast Bar; Dining in Kitchen; Dishwasher; Microwave; Pantry; Range; Refrig Dining: Dine in Kitchen Living: Ceiling Fan; Fireplace Laundry: 220; Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup 1st Floor: Den/Office; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room 2nd Floor: 2nd Bedroom; 3rd Bedroom; 4th Bedroom; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Carpeted; Vinyl Financing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Documents: Other - Private
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sellers Realty
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Last Updated: August - 29 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 707-822-5971

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