NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1608 Maxwell Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067

Estimated Value: $345,000 - $399,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
$367/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 22, 2021

Last sale price $317,000 $317 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,413 / mo

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Northwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 5-minute walk to Royal Oak Lions Club Park

About This Home

As of April 2021

Beautifully updated and centrally located Royal Oak ranch within walking distance to parks and downtown. Kitchen features newer stainless steel appliances, custom shelving and butcher block counters. Main floor full bath totally remodeled with upgrades. 3 nice bedrooms with solid wood flooring on main floor. Lower level has a full bar and family room/home theater area and a half bath. Private fenced back yard with rare 3 car garage that has newer doors, roof and gutters. Substantial renovations and upgrades since 2019 including roof, gutters, central heating and AC, and interior as well as exterior doors. Windows were replaced in 2014. Truly "move in ready"!! HIGHEST AND BEST OFFER BY 5PM, Saturday, March 20th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Cervenak

Rock Real Estate Group License #6501254614 Listed on: 03/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Cory Richards

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham License #6501422884

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00x125.00
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Finished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Attic Fan
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Westminister Park Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2516201012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,203

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1949
  • State Equalized Value: 102290.0000
  • Foundation Features: Drainage System
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Humidifier, High Spd Internet Avail, Programmable Thermostat, Cable Available
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished, Interior Entry (Interior Access)
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 1000

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl
  • Exclusions: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Porch Type: Porch - Covered, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk
  • Sideof Street: E
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 3 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Door Opener, Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00X125.00
  • Parcel Number: 2516201012

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3278.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 925.0000
  • Total Tax: 4203.0000
  • Taxable Value: 102290.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2021
Closed on
Apr 22, 2021
Sold by
Corey Joseph A
Bought by
To Ethan H
Seller's Agent
Paul Cervenak
Rock Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Cory Richards
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$317,000
Premium/Discount to List
$32,000
11.23%
Current Estimated Value
$366,691

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,691
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.97%
Original Mortgage
$297,790
Outstanding Balance
$267,565
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$99,126

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2014
Closed on
Dec 10, 2014
Sold by
Gheen Brandon and Gheen Megan
Bought by
Corey Joseph A
Seller's Agent
Scott LaFond
Tenhave Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Paul Cervenak
Rock Real Estate Group
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$177,025
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,875
-11.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.59%
Original Mortgage
$159,322
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2013
Closed on
Aug 30, 2013
Sold by
Sass Joel E and Sass Christine A
Bought by
Gheen Brandon and Gheen Megan
Seller's Agent
Ryan Gehris
USRealty.com, LLP
Buyer's Agent
JoAnn Johnson
Real Estate One-Southfield
List Price
$174,000
Sold Price
$174,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.36%
Original Mortgage
$139,200
Interest Rate
4.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2012
Sold by
Sass Joel E and Sasss Christine A
Bought by
Sass Joel E and Sass Christine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,420
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2009
Sold by
Estate Of Lester Clifford Paulson and Paulson Richard Lee
Bought by
Sass Joel E
Source: Public Records

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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
To Ethan H $317,000 Capital Title Ins Agcy Inc
Corey Joseph A $177,025 None Available
Gheen Brandon $174,000 Capital Title Ins Agency
Sass Joel E -- None Available
Sass Joel E $123,000 Cbs Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open To Ethan H $297,790
Previous Owner Corey Joseph A $159,322
Previous Owner Gheen Brandon $139,200
Previous Owner Sass Joel E $130,420
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Sold $317,000 +11.2% $317 / Sq Ft
03/20/2021 03/20/21 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2021 03/19/21 For Sale $285,000 +61.0% $285 / Sq Ft
12/12/2014 12/12/14 Sold $177,025 -11.4% $182 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2014 11/06/14 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2014 09/18/14 For Sale $199,900 +14.9% $205 / Sq Ft
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $174,000 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/22/2013 07/22/13 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2013 07/08/13 For Sale $174,000 -- $179 / 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 $5,471 $154,150 $0 $0
2024 $4,164 $142,740 $0 $0
2022 $4,935 $128,900 $0 $0
2020 $4,047 $94,540 $0 $0
2018 $4,935 $85,130 $0 $0
2017 $3,145 $85,130 $0 $0
2015 -- $75,710 $0 $0
2014 -- $71,410 $0 $0
2011 -- $63,160 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Paul Cervenak

    Rock Real Estate Group

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  • Cory Richards

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Cory Richards

    @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham

    (248) 914-8575

    9 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Cory Richards
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  • Scott LaFond

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Scott LaFond

    Tenhave Realty, LLC

    (248) 629-0808

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Scott LaFond
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Ryan Gehris

    USRealty.com, LLP

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  • JoAnn Johnson

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    JoAnn Johnson

    Real Estate One-Southfield

    (248) 318-4357

    2 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    JoAnn Johnson
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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Elaine Lisiecki

    Realcomp II Ltd

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2210017465

Realcomp

APN: 25-16-201-012

Michigan Oakland County Royal Oak 48067

1608 Maxwell Ave, Royal Oak, MI

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