$252,500
SOLD OCT 24, 2025

511 Gardenia Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,127 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$224 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Royal Oak High School Rated 9+
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2025

This Classic Royal Oak home is Bursting with Original Details and Timeless Craftsmanship! A long-time family-owned gem, it features warm Hardwood floors throughout, Stunning Original Yew wood moldings, and a Welcoming Foyer with Closet & French Door leading to the Spacious Living room with a Natural Fireplace flows into a Formal Dining Room, Perfect for Entertaining. You'll love the built-in Arts & Crafts-style bookcase with glass doors—a true nod to its heritage. Enjoy the Three-Season room overlooking lush perennial gardens, or sip coffee in the cozy breakfast nook with access to the backyard deck.
The home offers three generous bedrooms and full bath, with original Tilework, *Terrazzo* Floors and "old World" Cabinetry --Door to Balcony plus an unfinished basement with plenty of potential. Other highlights include a one-car garage, many newer windows, and an updated electrical breaker box. Set on a serene lot that backs to the peaceful beauty of Oakview Cemetery, you'll enjoy a quiet natural setting right in the heart of Royal Oak. Yes, it needs work—the driveway, furnace, kitchen, and bathroom are ready for your updates—but the price reflects the condition and the opportunity. Bring your vision and creativity—perfect for a renovation or rehab loan. Sold "As-Is" – Don’t miss the chance to make this unique property your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Palmer

RE/MAX Showcase Homes License #6502118318 Listed on: 09/19/2025

RE/MAX Showcase Homes

Last Buyer's Agent

sanar yaldo

Michigan United Realty License #6501401280

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2000

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 121
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Native Plants

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,127 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Gravity Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Gardenia Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2515326003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,529

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2000

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial, Craftsman
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • State Equalized Value: 120060.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Circuit Breakers
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Disposal, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Range Hood
  • Total Sq Ft: 1127

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Porch Type: Deck, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fence Allowed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 1 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Gravity
  • Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Features: Native Plants
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 121
  • Parcel Number: 2515326003

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 1985.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 544.0000
  • Total Tax: 2529.0000
  • Taxable Value: 65410.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2025
Closed on
Oct 24, 2025
Sold by
Shulman Bernard and Krout William F
Bought by
Hanna Jessica
Seller's Agent
Judy Palmer
RE/MAX Showcase Homes
Buyer's Agent
sanar yaldo
Michigan United Realty
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$252,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-12.93%
Views
708

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
100.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 1996
Sold by
Penney Richard J
Bought by
Shulman Bernard Jourdan
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $252,500 Partners Title
Deed $34,129 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Sold $252,500 -12.9% $224 / Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2025 09/19/25 For Sale $290,000 -- $257 / 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 $1,985 $120,060 $0 $0
2022 $2,602 $106,590 $0 $0
2020 $1,868 $87,450 $0 $0
2018 $2,602 $79,920 $0 $0
2017 $2,184 $79,920 $0 $0
2015 -- $68,280 $0 $0
2014 -- $62,750 $0 $0
2011 -- $62,760 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20251036956

Realcomp

APN: 25-15-326-003