NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1517 W Houstonia Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

Estimated Value: $489,706 - $540,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,890 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2023

Last sale price $475,900 $252 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,108/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Northwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of September 2023

A winning combination of charm & updates on coveted West Houstonia Avenue in the acclaimed Northwood subdivision. This super sweet colonial with a plethora of recent enhancements has Jean Stoffer written all over it! New, stunning luxury vinyl floors flow from the foyer leading into the living room w/wainscoting & custom built-ins. Kitchen features bespoke, white kitchen cabinetry topped w/Quartz counters plus stainless-steel appliances including a gas range, chic fixtures & a striking, herringbone backsplash. Kitchen opens to the fire-lit dining space adjoining the great room. The oversized great room features two sliding glass doors, tons of recessed lighting & numerous designer appointments. First floor, full, ceramic bath plus basement with laundry area & storage. Newly installed staircase railing leading upstairs is just one of the modern cosmetic features. The second-floor features 4 large bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring, & a renovated, ceramic bath. Outdoors relish in the private yard space accented by a brick paver patio & encompassed by mature trees. Supersized, 2.5 car garage & no fuss brick & vinyl siding. Many significant updates over the years including gutters (2021), roof (2019), Wallside replacement windows throughout, plumbing, electrical & A/C. Moments to shopping, the area’s best grocers & a quick bike ride to Downtown Royal Oak. Northwood Elementary, & Shrine of the Little Flower Church & school are a stone's throw away. Immediate occupancy, too! IDRBNG

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Ford

@properties Christie's Int'l R E Clarkston License #6501294606 Listed on: 08/28/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Shaffer

Good Company License #6502380733

Good Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1959 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 133.00
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,890 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2509353010

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northwood Sub No 1 Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,234

Year Built

Built in 1959 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1959
  • State Equalized Value: 173340.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2016
  • Foundation Features: Sealed Foundation
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, High Spd Internet Avail, Programmable Thermostat
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Dining Room
  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1890
  • Total Sq Ft: 1890
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 270

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 50
  • Porch Type: Porch - Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Fencing: Fence Allowed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car, 2.5 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Door Opener, Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 133.00
  • Parcel Number: 2509353010

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 5198.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1036.0000
  • Total Tax: 6234.0000
  • Taxable Value: 173340.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2023
Closed on
Sep 29, 2023
Sold by
Knight Bradley B
Bought by
Schwandt Benjamin and Laheta Lauren
Seller's Agent
Emily Ford
@properties Christie's Int'l R E Clarkston
Buyer's Agent
Jim Shaffer
Good Company
List Price
$474,900
Sold Price
$475,900
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.21%
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$508,177

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,277
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.21%
Original Mortgage
$452,105
Outstanding Balance
$443,164
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$65,013

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2022
Closed on
Jun 16, 2022
Sold by
Sheung Low and Sheung Lai
Bought by
Knight Bradley
Seller's Agent
Siba Realty Group
Real Broker Rochester
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Barker
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-7.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.16%
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2018
Sold by
Low Stanley and Low Lai Sheung
Bought by
Low Stanley and Low Lai Sheung
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schwandt Benjamin $475,900 Ata National Title
Schwandt Benjamin $475,900 Ata National Title
Knight Bradley $425,000 Ata National Title
Low Stanley -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schwandt Benjamin $452,105
Closed Schwandt Benjamin $452,105
Previous Owner Knight Bradley $382,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold $475,900 +0.2% $252 / Sq Ft
09/07/2023 09/07/23 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2023 08/28/23 For Sale $474,900 +11.7% $251 / Sq Ft
06/16/2022 06/16/22 Sold $425,000 -2.3% $225 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/11/2022 05/11/22 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2022 05/05/22 Price Changed $434,900 -2.2% $230 / Sq Ft
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Price Changed $444,900 -3.1% $235 / Sq Ft
04/22/2022 04/22/22 For Sale $459,000 -- $243 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $5,317 $180,900 $0 $0
2022 $4,536 $154,170 $0 $0
2020 $5,198 $137,970 $0 $0
2018 $4,536 $121,480 $0 $0
2017 $4,360 $121,480 $0 $0
2015 -- $111,480 $0 $0
2014 -- $103,310 $0 $0
2011 -- $105,120 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Emily Ford

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Emily Ford

    @properties Christie's Int'l R E Clarkston

    (248) 722-4239

    2 in this area

    321 Total Sales

    Emily Ford
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  • Jim Shaffer

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jim Shaffer

    Good Company

    (248) 834-3030

    505 in this area

    3,716 Total Sales

    Jim Shaffer
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  • Siba Realty Group

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Siba Realty Group

    Real Broker Rochester

    (248) 410-3171

    3 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Siba Realty Group
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  • Matthew Barker

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Matthew Barker

    Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

    (248) 807-2232

    39 in this area

    238 Total Sales

    Matthew Barker
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20230072505

Realcomp

APN: 25-09-353-010

Michigan Oakland County Royal Oak 48073

1517 W Houstonia Ave, Royal Oak, MI

This home is located at 1517 W Houstonia Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 since 28 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $508,177, approximately $268 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 1517 W Houstonia Ave is a home located in Oakland County with nearby schools including Northwood Elementary School, Royal Oak Middle School, and Royal Oak High School.

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