NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3109 Benjamin Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

Royal Oak Area

Estimated Value: $474,000 - $546,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,679 Sq Ft
$313/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 27, 2015

Last sale price $265,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,415 / mo

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Royal Oak High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Rotary Park

About This Home

As of March 2015

PERFECT MAINTENANCE FREE BRICK CAPE COD. UPDATED KITCHEN W/CORIAN COUNTERS & NEWER STAINLESS STOVE, DISHWASHER & MICROWAVE. NEWER COMPRESSOR IN SUB ZERO REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER. LIVING ROOM FULL OF CHARACTER W/HARDWOOD FLOORS, COVED CEILING, GAS FIRE PLACE & WOOD MANTEL. MAIN LEVEL BATH FULLY UPDATED W/TRAVERTINE MARBLE FLOOR, CORIAN SINK, LINEN CLOSET & CERAMIC SURROUND IN TUB AREA . LARGE OPEN KITCHEN OVERLOOKS VAULTED CEILINGED GREAT ROOM W/NEWER CARPET, SKYLIGHTS. NICE PRIVATE DECK TO ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL FENCED REAR YARD. BEDROOMS GENEROUS IN SIZE W/NICELY ORGANIZED CLOSETS. PELLA WINDOWS, NEWER H2O HEATER, 6 PANEL DOORS THROUGH OUT, NEWER LANDSCAPING & DUCT WORK CLEANED. MECHANICALS & ROOF LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD. LOWER LEVEL & LOWER LEVEL BATH RECENTLY FINISHED IN 2014. BATH BOASTS VANITY, CERAMIC FLOORING & FLOOR TO CEILING TILE IN SHOWER. GREAT STORAGE, WORK, & UTILITY AREAS. LOWER LEVEL WATERPROOFED. LIFE LONG TRANSFERRABLE B-DRY CERTIFICATE. DONT'T MISS THIS ROYAL OAK CHARMER.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Santina Palazeti

Signature Sotheby's International Realty Nvl License #6501250788 Listed on: 01/19/2015

Signature Sotheby's International Realty Nvl

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Thayer

Sine & Monaghan, LLC License #6501277097

Sine & Monaghan, LLC

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 63 x 135
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,679 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Starr Garden Farms Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2508131021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,118

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Cape Cod
  • Architecture Level: 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Air Purifier, Humidifier
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 1679

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Lighting
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Porch Type: Deck, Porch, Porch - Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Sideof Street: W

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 1 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

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 1349500.0000
  • Lot Size Area: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 63 X 135
  • Parcel Number: 2508131021

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3614.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 504.0000
  • Total Tax: 4118.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2015
Closed on
Mar 27, 2015
Sold by
Clay Christopher B and Clay Angela M
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Santina Palazeti
Signature Sotheby's International Realty Nvl
Buyer's Agent
Julie Thayer
Sine & Monaghan, LLC
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-6.98%
Current Estimated Value
$524,924

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$259,924
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.15%
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2007
Sold by
Smith James R and Smith Jill M
Bought by
Clay Christopher B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Royal Oak, MI

  • Carol Lukity Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty

    Carol Lukity

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty

    (517) 701-2716

    260 Total Sales

    1 in Royal Oak

    $359,000 Price

    Carol Lukity
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  • Jim Kaschalk Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX First

    Jim Kaschalk

    RE/MAX First

    (517) 701-3634

    107 Total Sales

    3 in Royal Oak

    $379K - $640K Price Range

    Jim Kaschalk
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  • Bob MacKenzie Real Estate Agent - Real Estate One Inc -SCS

    Bob MacKenzie

    Real Estate One Inc -SCS

    (989) 368-8826

    119 Total Sales

    1 in Royal Oak

    $82,500 Price

    Bob MacKenzie
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  • Thomas Zibkowski Real Estate Agent - Real Estate One Inc-Shelby

    Thomas Zibkowski

    Real Estate One Inc-Shelby

    (586) 930-6108

    279 Total Sales

    2 in Royal Oak

    $272K - $285K Price Range

    Thomas Zibkowski
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  • Roseanne Powell Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Lakeside

    Roseanne Powell

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty Lakeside

    (586) 217-3564

    67 Total Sales

    1 in Royal Oak

    $285,000 Price

    Roseanne Powell
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  • Charles Tamou Real Estate Agent - Top Agent Realty

    Charles Tamou

    Top Agent Realty

    (947) 900-8695

    346 Total Sales

    8 in Royal Oak

    $155K - $722K Price Range

    Charles Tamou
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$265,000 Interstate Title Inc
Clay Christopher B $230,000 Cbs Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $100,000
Open Logan Laura M $234,000
Closed Logan Laura M $251,750
Previous Owner Clay Christopher B $204,815
Previous Owner Clay Christopher B $230,000
Previous Owner Smith James R $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Sold $265,000 -7.0% $158 / Sq Ft
02/18/2015 02/18/15 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2015 01/19/15 For Sale $284,900 -- $170 / Sq Ft
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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 $6,218 $219,200 $0 $0
2024 $5,049 $202,700 $0 $0
2020 $4,482 $152,030 $0 $0
2018 $5,450 $139,570 $0 $0
2017 $5,238 $139,570 $0 $0
2015 -- $118,770 $0 $0
2014 -- $109,560 $0 $0
2011 -- $104,690 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Santina Palazeti Real Estate Agent - Signature Sotheby's International Realty Nvl

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Santina Palazeti

    Signature Sotheby's International Realty Nvl

    (248) 613-5614

    23 Total Sales

    Santina Palazeti
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  • Julie Thayer Real Estate Agent - Sine & Monaghan, LLC

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Julie Thayer

    Sine & Monaghan, LLC

    (248) 525-5010

    51 Total Sales

    Julie Thayer
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 215005587

Realcomp

APN: 25-08-131-021

Michigan Oakland County Royal Oak 48073

3109 Benjamin Ave, Royal Oak, MI

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