$248,000
SOLD DEC 14, 2018

3704 Benjamin Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,376 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$180 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • No HOA
  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2024

Beautiful colonial built in 1996! Award winning Royal Oak schools! Don’t miss this three bedroom, two and a half bath beauty! Hansen windows with transferable lifetime warranty! New central air in 2013, gorgeous Pergo flooring 2018 and Gorgeous Master Suite with dual sinks! This one of a kind home has a great floor plan that includes a spacious living room with a gas fireplace and open dining room. Beautiful landscaping, covered front porch, two car attached garage with a pass through door. Huge back patio, large shed and a big backyard with a privacy fence. Don’t delay! Make this your new home quicly or you will miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patti McCarty

Coldwell Banker Professionals Birm License #6501272298 Listed on: 10/09/2018

Coldwell Banker Professionals Birm

Last Buyer's Agent

Bradley Jernigan

Howard Hanna Clarkston License #6501313290

Howard Hanna Clarkston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x131.89
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Poured Concrete

Interior Spaces

  • 1,376 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Starr Acres Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2505455033

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,657

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Humidifier, Programmable Thermostat
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Locations: Great Room
  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1376
  • Total Sq Ft: 1376
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 688

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Lighting
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Frontage Feet: 60
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Attached, Door Opener, Electricity, Side Entrance
  • 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: 1388333.3333
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X131.89
  • Parcel Number: 2505455033

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2934.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 723.0000
  • Total Tax: 3657.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2024
Closed on
Nov 12, 2024
Sold by
Onofrio Jeremy Mario
Bought by
Hileman Nathan and Hileman Jessica
Seller's Agent
Renee DeKroub
RE/MAX Platinum
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Keene Sheeran
National Realty Centers, Inc
List Price
$419,900
Sold Price
$392,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,400
-6.53%
Views
36
Current Estimated Value
$403,116

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,616
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2018
Closed on
Dec 14, 2018
Sold by
Piva Nancy and Armstrong Nancy L
Bought by
Price Brendan R and Woods Courtney L
Seller's Agent
Patti McCarty
Coldwell Banker Professionals Birm
Buyer's Agent
Bradley Jernigan
Howard Hanna Clarkston
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$248,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-4.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.06%
Original Mortgage
$240,560
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2008
Sold by
Dolene Doug and Dolene Mindy
Bought by
Piva Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2002
Sold by
Sonnenberg James N
Bought by
Dolenc Doug

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,900
Interest Rate
6.39%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $392,500 Select Title
Warranty Deed $392,500 Select Title
Warranty Deed $248,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $178,000 Capital Title Ins Agency
Deed $214,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $241,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $240,560 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $35,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $158,925 New Conventional
Previous Owner $163,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $42,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Sold $392,500 -4.2% $285 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Price Changed $409,900 -2.4% $298 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 For Sale $419,900 +13.5% $305 / Sq Ft
03/04/2022 03/04/22 Sold $370,000 +5.7% $269 / Sq Ft
02/06/2022 02/06/22 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2022 02/04/22 For Sale $349,900 +41.1% $254 / Sq Ft
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Sold $248,000 -0.8% $180 / Sq Ft
11/13/2018 11/13/18 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2018 11/10/18 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $182 / Sq Ft
10/09/2018 10/09/18 For Sale $259,900 -- $189 / 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 $4,789 $163,980 $0 $0
2022 $5,034 $136,140 $0 $0
2020 $4,654 $125,720 $0 $0
2018 $5,034 $119,380 $0 $0
2017 $3,657 $119,380 $0 $0
2015 -- $118,290 $0 $0
2014 -- $97,930 $0 $0
2011 -- $88,040 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 218098719

Realcomp

APN: 25-05-455-033