$390,000
SOLD SEP 24, 2025

1203 Hickory Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,323 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$295 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Royal Oak High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Marais Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Move-in ready and perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of Royal Oak living...situated on a desirable corner lot in the heart of Royal Oak just minutes from vibrant dining, shopping, entertainment, and year-round events. Hurry to see this beautifully updated brick ranch with a 2 car attached side entry garage and more than 1,300 square feet of living space plus a large ready-to-finish basement. Inside, you’ll find a light and bright living room, dining area, and cozy family room with fireplace...a great patio off the family room overlooks the deep fenced backyard. The convenient kitchen features stainless steel appliances & laminate flooring and beautiful wood flooring flows through the bedrooms, dining area, and living room adding warmth and character. Recent updates include porch and roof (2021), patio and Anderson storm doors (2022), gas dryer (2022), furnace and driveway (2024), and gas oven, washing machine, and carpet (2025). All measurements and data approximate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Kaplan

Real Estate One-WB/FH License #6501305682 Listed on: 08/16/2025

Real Estate One-WB/FH

Last Buyer's Agent

LaTina Lyle

EXP Realty License #6501444168

EXP Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 200
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete

Interior Spaces

  • 1,323 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2509179004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,541

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1952
  • State Equalized Value: 162030.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Family Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 1323

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Porch Type: Patio, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Side Entrance, Direct Access, Electricity, Door Opener, Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 200
  • Parcel Number: 2509179004

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2710.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 831.0000
  • Total Tax: 3541.0000
  • Taxable Value: 92840.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2025
Closed on
Sep 24, 2025
Sold by
Hessen Lynne C
Bought by
Perry George Michael and Perry Linda
Seller's Agent
David Kaplan
Real Estate One-WB/FH
Buyer's Agent
LaTina Lyle
EXP Realty
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.5%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$389,227

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$773
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.40%
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Outstanding Balance
$292,240
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$96,987

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2025
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Cobb John M
Bought by
Cobb Lynne C and Hessen Lynne C
Seller's Agent
David Kaplan
Real Estate One-WB/FH
Buyer's Agent
LaTina Lyle
EXP Realty
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.5%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Outstanding Balance
$292,240
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$96,987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2005
Sold by
Butts Alger P
Bought by
Cobb John M and Cobb Lynne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
8.6%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2003
Sold by
Estate Of Edward J Michelin and Michelin Allan J
Bought by
Butts Alger P
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $390,000 Capital Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $230,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Warranty Deed $163,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $292,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $184,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $46,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Sold $390,000 -2.5% $295 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2025 08/16/25 For Sale $400,000 -- $302 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,477 $162,030 $0 $0
2024 $2,646 $147,040 $0 $0
2022 $3,127 $127,780 $0 $0
2020 $2,572 $114,110 $0 $0
2018 $3,127 $104,030 $0 $0
2017 $3,006 $104,030 $0 $0
2015 -- $87,790 $0 $0
2014 -- $80,640 $0 $0
2011 -- $70,060 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20251025704

Realcomp

APN: 25-09-179-004

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