NOT LISTED FOR SALE

233 E Farnum Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067

Estimated Value: $437,303 - $497,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,516 Sq Ft
$304/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 07, 2020

Last sale price $328,500 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,899/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Royal Oak High School Rated 9+
  • No HOA
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2020

Classic 1917 Craftsman steps from downtown Royal Oak. Hardwood flrs, original woodwork & doors, built-in window seat & cabinets in dining rm, claw foot tub maintain the integrity of this wonderful home. The updated kitchen, retains the style of a Craftsman design. Mst bed w/his & her closets. This floor plan offer so much flexibility...den on 1st flr has a closet, smaller rm on 2nd flr is perfect for a nursery, 2nd den, or sitting room, all bedroom closets are large for a home this age. Natural light is provided by the big windows, the covered front porch is perfect for warm summer & crisp fall morning coffee or afternoon cocktails or cold craft beer. Roof & cedar shake replaced in 2017 HWH in 2018. Big, corner lot w/fenced backyard, covered back porch, paver patio, exterior door for direct access to basement, partial finished area in basement for exercise room, kids playroom or man cave...extra deep garage, use part for future "she shed" or work shop. BBATVAD All measurements approx.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cecelia Brown

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty License #6501083044 Listed on: 10/02/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Pilotto

License #6501360622

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 158
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,516 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lawson Baldwin & Hilzinger Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2515308024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,736

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Warranty: Yes
  • Year Built: 1917
  • State Equalized Value: 147920.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Alarm(s)
  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Entry (Interior Access), Walk-Up Access
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1516
  • Total Sq Ft: 1516
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 780

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 60
  • Porch Type: Patio, Porch - Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 1.5 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached, Door Opener, Electricity
  • 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)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 1590400.0000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 158
  • Parcel Number: 2515308024

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 4478.1900
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1258.2000
  • Total Tax: 5736.3900
  • Taxable Value: 139760.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2020
Sold by
Lipinski Scott and Escolar Denise Ashley
Bought by
Lipinski Scott and Escolar Denise Ashley
Current Estimated Value
$460,826

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Outstanding Balance
$188,456
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$272,370

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2019
Closed on
Jan 7, 2020
Sold by
Hester Kevin M and Hester Debora A
Bought by
Lipinski Scott
Seller's Agent
Cecelia Brown
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sara Pilotto
List Price
$349,888
Sold Price
$328,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,388
-6.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%
Original Mortgage
$262,800
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2017
Closed on
Aug 28, 2017
Sold by
Verplank Robert A and Schoulenberger Heldi
Bought by
Hester Kevin M and Hester Debora A
Seller's Agent
Penny Toth
Brookstone, Realtors LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brian McClory
Sine & Monaghan Realtors Real Living LLC RO
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$302,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-4.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.63%
Original Mortgage
$271,800
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2001
Sold by
Stauffer Wesley D
Bought by
Verplank Robert A
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
Lipinski Scott -- Title Solutions Agency Llc
Lipinski Scott $328,500 First American Title
Hester Kevin M $302,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Verplank Robert A $247,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lipinski Scott $266,000
Closed Lipinski Scott $262,800
Previous Owner Hester Kevin M $271,800
Closed Verplank Robert A --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/07/2020 01/07/20 Sold $328,500 -6.1% $217 / Sq Ft
12/13/2019 12/13/19 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2019 11/16/19 For Sale $349,888 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
11/08/2019 11/08/19 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2019 10/02/19 For Sale $349,888 +15.9% $231 / Sq Ft
08/28/2017 08/28/17 Sold $302,000 -4.1% $187 / Sq Ft
07/24/2017 07/24/17 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2017 07/19/17 For Sale $315,000 -- $195 / 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 $5,474 $190,290 $0 $0
2022 $6,468 $172,690 $0 $0
2020 $5,319 $151,760 $0 $0
2018 $6,468 $104,810 $0 $0
2017 $3,135 $104,810 $0 $0
2015 -- $84,070 $0 $0
2014 -- $77,820 $0 $0
2011 -- $72,130 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Cecelia Brown

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty

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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Sara Pilotto

  • Penny Toth

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Penny Toth

    Brookstone, Realtors LLC

    (248) 302-6130

    24 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Penny Toth
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Brian McClory

    Sine & Monaghan Realtors Real Living LLC RO

    (313) 884-7000

    7 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Brian McClory
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 219101079

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APN: 25-15-308-024

Michigan Oakland County Royal Oak 48067

233 E Farnum Ave, Royal Oak, MI

This home is located at 233 E Farnum Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067 since 02 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $460,826, approximately $303 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 233 E Farnum Ave is a home located in Oakland County with nearby schools including Keller Elementary, Royal Oak Middle School, and Royal Oak High School.

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