NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 Donald Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

Estimated Value: $289,000 - $350,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$310/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 22, 2021

Last sale price $224,900 $225 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,921/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ground Level Unit
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Royal Oak High School Rated 9+
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of July 2021

GREAT VALUE FOR THIS ROYAL OAK BUNGALOW HOME WITH CHARACTER AND STYLE AND CUTE CURB APPEAL WITH LARGE COVERED FRONT PORCH FOR SUMMER RELAXING. WARM MAPLE HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGH OUT FIRST FLOOR. PROFESSIONALLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT! LIVING ROOM WITH LARGE FRONT WINDOW WHICH LETS IN LOTS OF LIGHT! NICE REMODELED KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPIANCES IN BACK OF HOME IS PERFECT FOR BBQ'S AND ENTERTAINING WITH LARGE WINDOW OVERLOOKING BACK YARD. TWO GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS ON MAIN FLOOR ALONG WITH BEAUTIFUL REMODELED BATHROOM!! UPSTAIRS MASTER BEDROOM HAS GOOD HEADROOM AND NICE CLOSET SPACE. CLEAN AND OPEN BASEMENT IS READY TO BE FINISHED WITH UTILITIES, STORAGE AND LAUNDRY LOCATED ON ONE SIDE. NICE PELLA WINDOWS AND LARGE 2 ½ CAR GARAGE AND NICE FENCED IN YARD! GREAT LOCATION! CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN ROYAL OAK AND BIRMINGAHM, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND EASY COMMUTING! THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Derkacz

Realty Executives Stoney Creek License #6501296864 Listed on: 06/19/2021

Realty Executives Stoney Creek

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Pettey

Century 21 Curran & Oberski License #6501436069

Century 21 Curran & Oberski

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 48.00x120.00
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Norchester Woods Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2503279027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,353

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1000
  • Total Sq Ft: 1000
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 650

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Frontage Feet: 48
  • Porch Type: Patio, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 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 Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 48.00X120.00
  • Parcel Number: 2503279027

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3662.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 691.0000
  • Total Tax: 4353.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2021
Closed on
Jul 22, 2021
Sold by
Luetzen Zachary
Bought by
Maurice Brett
Seller's Agent
Jim Derkacz
Realty Executives Stoney Creek
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Pettey
Century 21 Curran & Oberski
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$224,900
Current Estimated Value
$309,679

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,779
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.82%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2016
Closed on
Oct 7, 2016
Sold by
Hartner Gregory C
Bought by
Luetzen Zachary
Seller's Agent
Patricia Teeley
Good Company
Buyer's Agent
Mark Zawaideh
EXP Realty LLC
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$145,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.45%
Original Mortgage
$131,310
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2012
Sold by
Kristopik Hartner Mary Monica
Bought by
Harther Gregory C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1998
Sold by
Mayes Thomas Edward
Bought by
Hartner Gregory C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,700
Interest Rate
7.03%
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
Maurice Brett $224,900 None Available
Luetzen Zachary $145,900 None Available
Harther Gregory C -- None Available
Hartner Gregory C $117,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Luetzen Zachary $131,310
Previous Owner Hartner Gregory C $116,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Sold $224,900 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2021 06/19/21 For Sale $224,900 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Rented $1,400 0.0% --
02/22/2019 02/22/19 Under Contract -- -- --
01/23/2019 01/23/19 Price Changed $1,400 -6.7% $1 / Sq Ft
01/09/2019 01/09/19 For Rent $1,500 0.0% --
10/07/2016 10/07/16 Sold $145,900 -2.7% $167 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/23/2016 08/23/16 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2016 08/08/16 For Sale $149,900 -- $171 / 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 $3,407 $116,960 $0 $0
2022 $4,084 $106,670 $0 $0
2020 $3,311 $81,050 $0 $0
2018 $4,084 $72,880 $0 $0
2017 $2,992 $72,880 $0 $0
2015 -- $64,720 $0 $0
2014 -- $59,790 $0 $0
2011 -- $53,570 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Derkacz

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jim Derkacz

    Realty Executives

    (248) 207-1115

    1 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Jim Derkacz
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ryan Pettey

    Century 21 Curran & Oberski

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Margaret Hursley

    Howard Hanna

    (248) 217-2860

    3 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Margaret Hursley
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Patricia Teeley

    Good Company

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  • Mark Zawaideh

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Mark Zawaideh

    EXP Realty LLC

    (248) 937-1337

    15 in this area

    699 Total Sales

    Mark Zawaideh
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2210047591

Realcomp

APN: 25-03-279-027

Michigan Oakland County Royal Oak 48073

1521 Donald Ave, Royal Oak, MI

This home is located at 1521 Donald Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 since 19 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $309,679, approximately $309 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 1521 Donald Ave is a home located in Oakland County with nearby schools including Oak Ridge Elementary School, Royal Oak Middle School, and Royal Oak High School.

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