$154,750
SOLD JAN 30, 2014

1703 W Houstonia Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,477 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$105 Per Sq Ft

23% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Northwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of February 2016

GORGEOUS CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME W/ALL THE CHARM OF YESTERYEAR IN ONE OF ROYAL OAK'S MOST DESIRED NEIGHBORHOODS. AMENITIES INCLUDE INVITING LG FRONT PORCH; RICH HARDWOOD FLOORING; EXTENSIVE ORIGINAL WOOD TRIM; 9' CEILINGS ON MAIN FLOOR; LIVING ROOM HIGHLIGHTED BY NATURAL FIREPLACE; SPACIOUS DINING ROOM; SUNNY BREAKFAST ROOM W/ORIGINAL OAK CABINETS W/LEAD DOORS; FINISHED ATTIC ARE AND 2 CAR GARAGE. NEWER ROOF & MAIN FLOOR WINDOWS. SOLD AS IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Hyde

Temporary Inactive Users License #6501281503 Listed on: 11/26/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Coburn

RE/MAX First License #6501265468

RE/MAX First

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x135x50x135
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Bungalow

Interior Spaces

  • 1,477 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northwood Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2508483014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,334

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1477
  • Total Sq Ft: 1477
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1258

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Porch Type: Deck, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 1093750.0000
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X135X50X135
  • Parcel Number: 2508483014

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2935.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 399.0000
  • Total Tax: 3334.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2015
Closed on
Feb 12, 2016
Sold by
Kendall Custom Homes Llc
Bought by
Fowle Erin and Fowle Stuart
Seller's Agent
Robert E. Coburn
RE/MAX Partners
Buyer's Agent
. Non Mls Member
NON MLS Member
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$478,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-4.38%
Current Estimated Value
$854,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$376,500
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$382,400
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2014
Sold by
Bailey Teresa L
Bought by
Kendall Custom Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 26, 2013
Closed on
Jan 30, 2014
Sold by
Reinhart Richard L
Bought by
Bailey Teresa L
Seller's Agent
Heather Hyde
Temporary Inactive Users
Buyer's Agent
Robert Coburn
RE/MAX First
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$154,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,250
-22.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.33%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2009
Sold by
Fagg Shirley S
Bought by
Reinhart Richard L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,790
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $478,000 Partners Title Agency Llc
Quit Claim Deed -- Partners Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $154,750 Devon Title Agency
Warranty Deed $122,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $377,000 New Conventional
Closed $395,000 New Conventional
Closed $382,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $4,800,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $400,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $119,790 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2016 02/12/16 Sold $478,000 -4.4% $180 / Sq Ft
12/22/2015 12/22/15 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2015 08/20/15 For Sale $499,900 +223.0% $189 / Sq Ft
01/30/2014 01/30/14 Sold $154,750 -22.6% $105 / Sq Ft
01/17/2014 01/17/14 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2013 11/26/13 For Sale $200,000 -- $135 / 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 $8,450 $329,400 $0 $0
2022 $9,899 $279,770 $0 $0
2020 $8,141 $259,770 $0 $0
2018 $9,899 $234,640 $0 $0
2017 $9,632 $234,640 $0 $0
2015 -- $97,080 $0 $0
2014 -- $86,020 $0 $0
2011 -- $82,860 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 213120747

Realcomp

APN: 25-08-483-014