$699,900
Ferndale, CA 95536
MLS# 271640
4 beds | 2 baths | 2295 sqft

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Property 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.
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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
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.
Listing Office: Land X Real Estate Inc.
Last Updated: February - 26 - 2026
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