$269,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

2866 Royal Ave Berkley, MI 48072

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Porch
  • Angell Elementary School Rated A-
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Angell Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Price Improvement! Don't miss out on this charming bungalow in Berkley! Welcome to 2866 Royal Avenue! This inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow features beautiful hardwood floors and a bright kitchen with tall ceilings and a skylight. Appliances included are the stove/oven, dishwasher, and dryer for your convenience. Enjoy one bedroom on the main floor and two upstairs for added privacy. The unfinished basement with epoxy floors offers great potential, while the spacious 3-car garage and lovely front porch enhance your outdoor living. Plus, you're just a short walk to downtown Berkley!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Wilson

Gerweck Real Estate in Monroe License #MCAR-6501438900 Listed on: 10/25/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Carly Liening

Metropolitan Real Estate Group License #6501424030

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x120
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Thomas Brothers Beverly Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 25-18-179-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,160

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: Southeastern Border Association of REALTORS
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
  • Total Tax Amount: 5160
  • Total Tax Year: 2023
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Mail City: Berkley
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Sump Pump
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: Dimensions: 10 x 5, On Level: Main, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Dining Room: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Kitchen: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Kitchen Floor Covering: Ceramic
  • Living Room: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 19 x 10
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 706
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1100
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1100

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Sidewalks
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 55
  • Out Buildings: Garage(s)
  • Frontage Type: Road

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Garage, Paved Driveway
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Public Water
  • Cooling: Central A/C

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 25-18-179-002
  • Lot Dimensions: 55X120
  • Acreage: 0.15
  • Geo Subdivision: MI
  • Site/Lot Features: Sidewalks

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2023, Amount: $4,944.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2023, Amount: $216.00
  • Total Tax: Year: 2023, Amount: $5,160.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Berkley City School District

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Sheets Brandon
Bought by
Swanney Peter
Seller's Agent
Melissa Wilson
Gerweck Real Estate in Monroe
Buyer's Agent
Carly Liening
Metropolitan Real Estate Group
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$269,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-2.18%
Views
189
Current Estimated Value
$273,476

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,476
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.07%
Original Mortgage
$260,930
Outstanding Balance
$260,714
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,504

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2021
Closed on
Jan 24, 2022
Sold by
Lizzette Hollingsworth-Gunkci
Bought by
Sheets Brandon
Seller's Agent
Eric Blaine
Real Estate One-Dbn Hts/Dbn
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Wilson
Gerweck Real Estate in Monroe
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$250,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.36%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.56%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2014
Closed on
Mar 7, 2014
Sold by
First Legacy Homes Llc and Morgan David A
Bought by
Hollingsworth Gunkel Lizzette
Seller's Agent
David Morgan
Home Solutions of Michigan
Buyer's Agent
Eric Blaine
Real Estate One-Dbn Hts/Dbn
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-11.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2013
Sold by
Spartan Equities High Yield Fund I Llc and Bobel James
Bought by
First Legacy Homes Llc Revocable Living and Morgan David A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2013
Sold by
Scott Ryan P
Bought by
Spartan Equities High Yield Fund I Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2011
Sold by
Macleod Tamara L and Smith Tamara
Bought by
Hill John C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1998
Sold by
Goulet Danny R
Bought by
Scott Ryan P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 1997
Sold by
Brittain Stephen W
Bought by
Goulet Danny R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
7.93%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $269,000 Lawyers Title
Warranty Deed $269,000 Lawyers Title
Warranty Deed $250,000 Capital Title
Warranty Deed $150,000 Continental Title Agency Llc
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $71,750 None Available
Deed $97,500 --
Deed $80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $260,930 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $156,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $39,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $60,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $269,000 -0.3% $245 / Sq Ft
02/16/2025 02/16/25 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Price Changed $269,900 -1.9% $245 / Sq Ft
11/03/2024 11/03/24 For Sale $275,000 +2.2% $250 / Sq Ft
10/26/2024 10/26/24 Off Market $269,000 -- --
10/25/2024 10/25/24 For Sale $275,000 +10.0% $250 / Sq Ft
01/24/2022 01/24/22 Sold $250,000 +2.0% $227 / Sq Ft
12/24/2021 12/24/21 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2021 12/19/21 Price Changed $245,000 -2.0% $223 / Sq Ft
12/13/2021 12/13/21 For Sale $250,000 +66.7% $227 / Sq Ft
03/07/2014 03/07/14 Sold $150,000 -11.7% $130 / Sq Ft
02/26/2014 02/26/14 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2014 02/20/14 For Sale $169,900 -- $148 / Sq Ft
Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

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 $5,780 $129,760 $0 $0
2023 $4,944 $119,750 $0 $0
2022 $2,730 $109,360 $0 $0
2021 $2,801 $99,570 $0 $0
2020 $2,679 $93,660 $0 $0
2019 $2,812 $89,210 $0 $0
2018 $2,689 $82,810 $0 $0
2017 $2,655 $77,510 $0 $0
2016 $2,680 $70,690 $0 $0
2015 -- $65,770 $0 $0
2014 -- $58,410 $0 $0
2011 -- $53,940 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 50159376

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 25-18-179-002