$490,000
SOLD JUN 10, 2026

2905 Benjamin Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

Royal Oak Area
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,775 Sq Ft
6,403 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 10, 2026

$276 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • No HOA
  • Royal Oak High School Rated A-
  • Mud Room
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2026

Move-in ready Royal Oak bungalow with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Facing east, the large front window welcomes the morning light flooding the living and dining room. The kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting and a large pantry with side door access via a large mudroom and drop zone with a built-in bench and ample storage. First-floor primary suite with walk-in closet and private bath offers a true retreat, while three additional bedrooms give plenty of flexibility for guests or a home office. The finished basement features a large rec room for additional living space, large storage and utility room with built-in shelving and a dedicated laundry room. Outside you have a private shaded backyard with a new privacy fence, large deck plus an oversized two and a half car garage. Located near Woodward, you're just minutes from Downtown Royal Oak and Birmingham with shopping, dining, entertainment, hospitals and expressways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaclyn Gietzen

Homestead Real Estate License #6502431044 Listed on: 05/14/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Kaitlyn Kramer

Crain Homes License #6501442517

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,103

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,403 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 47x136
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,775 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Starr Garden Farms Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,103

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

6,403 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info: Association YN: No
  • Driveway:Driveway: Concrete
  • Mineral Rights:Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Sewer:Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Additional Items:Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Basement Finished
  • Water Heater:Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDIxNzYwIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA2LTExVDE5OjU3OjI5LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE0NjI5IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.mTKc3IBfM21393nnSW9kZ3_8-U8o6I-bjgGIykByY_c/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1775.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 784.0
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access, Pantry
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 395.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exclusions: Chest freezer in basement, mounted tv in living room - tv is excluded the wall mount will stay
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • List Price: 450000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Forced Air

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.147
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 47x136
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6403.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5103.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2026
Closed on
Jun 10, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jaclyn Gietzen
Homestead Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kaitlyn Kramer
Crain Homes
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
8.89%
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-54.83%
Original Mortgage
$441,000
Interest Rate
0.0636%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2017
Closed on
Nov 29, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brandon Schmidt
Epique Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jaclyn Gietzen
Homestead Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%
Original Mortgage
$261,000
Interest Rate
0.0394%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2017
Closed on
Oct 20, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brandon Schmidt
Epique Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jaclyn Gietzen
Homestead Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,000
Interest Rate
0.0394%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2015
Closed on
Mar 31, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
David Conselyea
Conselyea Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Conselyea
Conselyea Real Estate
List Price
$234,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-12.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.55%
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
0.0365%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $490,000 Liberty Title
Warranty Deed $290,000 First American Title Insuran
Warranty Deed $290,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $205,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $441,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $258,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $261,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $164,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/10/2026 06/10/26 Sold $490,000 +8.9% $276 / Sq Ft
05/15/2026 05/15/26 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2026 05/14/26 For Sale $450,000 +55.2% $254 / Sq Ft
10/27/2017 10/27/17 Sold $290,000 +5.5% $210 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/14/2017 10/14/17 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2017 10/11/17 For Sale $275,000 +34.1% $199 / Sq Ft
03/30/2016 03/30/16 Sold $205,000 -12.7% $149 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/24/2016 02/24/16 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2015 10/27/15 For Sale $234,900 -- $170 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $3,977 $190,240 $0 $0
2024 $3,885 $178,150 $0 $0
2022 $4,590 $163,640 $0 $0
2020 $3,775 $151,670 $0 $0
2018 $4,590 $103,700 $0 $0
2017 $4,257 $103,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $86,540 $0 $0
2014 -- $79,890 $0 $0
2011 -- $70,340 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26021760

MichRIC

APN: 25-08-131-033

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