NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2815 Benjamin Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

Royal Oak Area

Estimated Value: $492,035 - $532,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,914 Sq Ft
$266/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 19, 2014

Last sale price $215,000 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 137% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,171 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Attic Fan
  • Royal Oak High School Rated A-
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2014

Attractive brick bungalow in desirable north Royal Oak neighborhood awaiting your cosmetic updates! Spacious rooms with large closets. 4 bedrooms. 2 full baths. Light-filled living room with natural fireplace. Hardwood floors under carpet. Family room addition with access to backyard. 2 car garage. Updates include roof, windows, siding, furnace, HWH, electrical, plumbing. Great bones!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Farhat

Good Company License #6501349205 Listed on: 01/06/2014

Good Company

Last Buyer's Agent

James Orr

RE/MAX First License #6501360148

RE/MAX First

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x135
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,914 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic Fan
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Space Heater
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Starr Garden Farms Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2508181019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,844

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Humidifier
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 1914

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer (Brick Siding)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Space Heater
  • 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
  • List Price per Acre: 1368750.0000
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X135
  • Parcel Number: 2508181019

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3383.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 461.0000
  • Total Tax: 3844.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2014
Closed on
Feb 18, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Farhat
Good Company
Buyer's Agent
James Orr
RE/MAX First
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.83%
Current Estimated Value
$509,009

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$294,009
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$204,250
Interest Rate
0.0454%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$215,000 Abstract Title Agency
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $70,500
Open $232,500
Closed $204,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/19/2014 02/19/14 Sold $215,000 -1.8% $112 / Sq Ft
01/23/2014 01/23/14 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2014 01/06/14 For Sale $219,000 -- $114 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Tax History

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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 $4,509 $200,930 $0 $0
2024 $4,405 $185,500 $0 $0
2022 $5,204 $167,300 $0 $0
2020 $4,280 $151,540 $0 $0
2018 $5,204 $137,370 $0 $0
2017 $5,002 $137,370 $0 $0
2015 -- $120,410 $0 $0
2014 -- $101,440 $0 $0
2011 -- $99,660 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Farhat

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John Farhat

    Good Company

    (248) 644-6300

    127 Total Sales

    John Farhat
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  • James Orr

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    James Orr

    RE/MAX of Southeast Michigan

    (248) 379-8902

    150 Total Sales

    James Orr
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 214001283

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APN: 25-08-181-019

Michigan Oakland County Royal Oak 48073

2815 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI

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