$235,000
SOLD NOV 2, 2016

309 S Dorchester Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,199 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$196 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Bungalow
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2016

Charming, updated Royal Oak bungalow with nice curb appeal. Wonderful floor plan with kitchen open to living room and dining room and spacious upper level master bedroom with cathedral ceiling and large walk-in closet. Extensive use of hardwood flooring. Newer Andersen windows throughout. White kitchen features ceramic flooring, granite countertops, and glass tile backsplash. Remodeled baths. New furnace, air conditioner, and hot water heater in 2014. Updated plumbing in 2012. Two car garage. Desirable location with proximity to I-696 and I-75. A great home at a great price.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Dundon

Coldwell Banker Professionals Birm License #6501115070 Listed on: 09/08/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

TJ Francisco

Real Estate One-Sterling Heights License #6501360034

Real Estate One-Sterling Heights

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x120
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,199 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Home Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2523103018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,622

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Foundation Features: Sump Pump
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, High Spd Internet Avail, Humidifier
  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1579
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 380
  • Total Sq Ft: 1199
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1000

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Frontage Feet: 40
  • Porch Type: Deck, Porch - Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 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: 2272727.2727
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X120
  • Parcel Number: 2523103018

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2119.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 503.0000
  • Total Tax: 2622.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2021
Sold by
Ball Anthony
Bought by
Ball Anthony and Ball Katherine
Total Days on Market
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Outstanding Balance
$160,393
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$202,127

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2016
Closed on
Nov 1, 2016
Sold by
Karpinski Springer Susan and Springer Jeffrey
Bought by
Ball Anthony
Seller's Agent
Robert Dundon
Coldwell Banker Professionals Birm
Buyer's Agent
TJ Francisco
Real Estate One-Sterling Heights
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2012
Closed on
Jul 18, 2012
Sold by
Ivey Colette M
Bought by
Karpinski Susan Hall
Seller's Agent
Eva Morrow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham
Buyer's Agent
Robert Dundon
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel-Bir
List Price
$163,900
Sold Price
$164,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.73%
Original Mortgage
$131,200
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2006
Sold by
Ivey Colette M and Becker James C
Bought by
Ivey Colette M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$18,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2003
Sold by
Minder Scott
Bought by
Becker James C and Becker Colette M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2001
Sold by
Minder Scott A
Bought by
Minder Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,400
Interest Rate
7.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2000
Sold by
Nawrocki Kevin
Bought by
Minder Scott A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,460
Interest Rate
8.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 1998
Sold by
Kopinski Edward J
Bought by
Nawrocki Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,200
Interest Rate
7.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1995
Sold by
Kopinski Edward J
Bought by
Kopinski Edward J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,500
Interest Rate
7.43%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $235,000 Bankers Title Settlement
Warranty Deed $164,000 Capital Title Ins Agency
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $200,100 Metropolitan Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $166,800 --
Warranty Deed $139,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $190,000 New Conventional
Closed $210,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $131,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $18,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $164,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $163,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $158,460 No Value Available
Previous Owner $111,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $25,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $375,000 +59.6% $313 / Sq Ft
11/02/2016 11/02/16 Sold $235,000 -6.0% $196 / Sq Ft
09/20/2016 09/20/16 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2016 09/08/16 For Sale $250,000 +52.4% $209 / Sq Ft
07/18/2012 07/18/12 Sold $164,000 +0.1% $137 / Sq Ft
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2012 05/07/12 For Sale $163,900 -- $137 / 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 $2,915 $151,210 $0 $0
2022 $3,445 $138,160 $0 $0
2020 $2,833 $126,450 $0 $0
2018 $3,445 $80,660 $0 $0
2017 $3,311 $80,660 $0 $0
2015 -- $72,970 $0 $0
2014 -- $67,180 $0 $0
2011 -- $59,280 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 216089389

Realcomp

APN: 25-23-103-018