$523,500
SOLD MAR 17, 2026

3115 Benjamin Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,515 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 17, 2026

$346 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Royal Oak High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Rotary Park

About This Home

As of March 2026

***OPEN HOUSE CANCELED- Multiple offers received*** Here it is, the home you have been waiting for. Beautifully maintained, move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offering a fantastic open-concept layout and an attached garage, all set on a lovely street with a large fenced backyard. The updated island kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, rich mahogany-tone cabinetry, and flows seamlessly into the living and dining rooms with hardwood floors throughout the home, plus a gas fireplace with remote. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, and the gorgeous finished basement adds exceptional additional living space and has been professionally waterproofed for total peace of mind.
Major updates include vinyl replacement windows with custom top-down blinds, new water heater, new central air, new garage door opener, updated electrical, copper plumbing, backflow preventer valves, AND a whole-house generator!!! A flexible breezeway room works perfectly as a home office or exercise space, plus a wonderful 4-season room/sunroom for relaxing or entertaining. The third bedroom is currently used as a first-floor laundry but can easily be converted back. Enjoy outdoor living on the brick-paver patio, surrounded by beautiful landscaping. A truly turnkey home with quality updates throughout. This one won't last, so don't wait! The listing agent is related to the owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Reiter

Real Broker, LLC Birmingham License #6501256643 Listed on: 02/13/2026

Real Broker, LLC Birmingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Solomon

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham License #6501230202

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 63x135
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,515 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Breezeway
  • Porch

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Whole House Permanent Generator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Starr Garden Farms Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2508131020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,790

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • State Equalized Value: 200460.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2014
  • Foundation Features: Sump Pump
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Circuit Breakers, Entrance Foyer, High Spd Internet Avail
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwasher, ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 1515

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Whole House Generator, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Porch Type: Patio, Porch, Breezeway
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 1 Car
  • Garage Features: Side Entrance, Electricity, Door Opener, Attached, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: ENERGY STAR® Qualified Water Heater, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 63X135
  • Parcel Number: 2508131020

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 5197.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1593.0000
  • Total Tax: 6790.0000
  • Taxable Value: 178100.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2019
Sold by
Reiter Sydney L
Bought by
Reiter Katherine Lynn and Reiter Jeffrey David

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2015
Closed on
Jun 4, 2015
Sold by
Jolly Raymond Pete and The Helen Alexander Revocable
Bought by
Reiter Sydney L
Seller's Agent
Angell Wolber
Brookstone, Realtors LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Reiter
RE/MAX Nexus
List Price
$288,000
Sold Price
$288,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.10%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2014
Closed on
Jul 15, 2014
Sold by
Alexander Helen and Jolly Raymond Pete
Bought by
Jolly Raymond Pete and Helen Alexander Revocable Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Diane Labuda
Good Company
Buyer's Agent
Diane Labuda
Good Company
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
10.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.81%
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
0.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2014
Closed on
May 29, 2014
Sold by
Adrian Michael L and Adrian Katrina Irene
Bought by
Alexander Helen and Jolly Raymond Pete
Seller's Agent
Diane Labuda
Good Company
Buyer's Agent
Diane Labuda
Good Company
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
10.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
0.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2010
Sold by
Royal Commercial Investments Llc
Bought by
Adrian Michael J and Adrian Katrina Irene

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2008
Sold by
Michel Brian V and Michel Kelli E
Bought by
Royal Commercial Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2005
Sold by
Moore Erin and Moore Katherine Bell
Bought by
Michel Brian and Michel Kelli E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,150
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2002
Sold by
Klipp Mary A
Bought by
Moore Erin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
6.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1998
Sold by
Klipp Glenn M
Bought by
Klipp Mary Ann
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $288,000 Fnt
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $251,750 None Available
Warranty Deed $195,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $212,000 Devon Title Agency
Deed $205,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $21,150 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $169,600 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $164,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/17/2026 03/17/26 Sold $523,500 +4.7% $346 / Sq Ft
02/14/2026 02/14/26 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2026 02/13/26 For Sale $499,900 +73.6% $330 / Sq Ft
06/04/2015 06/04/15 Sold $288,000 0.0% $209 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/30/2015 04/30/15 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2015 04/29/15 For Sale $288,000 +12.9% $209 / Sq Ft
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Sold $255,000 +10.9% $185 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/29/2014 04/29/14 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2014 04/20/14 For Sale $229,900 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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
2025 $6,685 $200,460 $0 $0
2024 $5,077 $183,990 $0 $0
2022 $5,999 $166,780 $0 $0
2020 $4,934 $157,250 $0 $0
2018 $5,999 $150,930 $0 $0
2017 $5,765 $150,930 $0 $0
2015 -- $108,970 $0 $0
2014 -- $100,350 $0 $0
2011 -- $87,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20261008551

Realcomp

APN: 25-08-131-020

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