$400,000

1203 Hickory Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

Estimated payment $2,418/month

Total Views 301
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,323 Sq Ft
$302 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Marais Park

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

David Kaplan

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

Real Estate One-WB/FH

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
  • Gas Fireplace
  • 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

0

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
  • Room Count: 8
  • 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
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1323
  • Total Sq Ft: 1323
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1053

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Frontage Feet: 50
  • 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: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

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

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Range of Values:

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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
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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2025 08/16/25 For Sale $400,000 -- $302 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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 $256,487 VA
Closed $184,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $46,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20251025704

Realcomp

APN: 25-09-179-004