$290,000

511 Gardenia Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067

Estimated payment $1,749/month

Total Views 33,936
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,127 Sq Ft
$257 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Royal Oak High School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

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!

Listing Agent

Judy Palmer

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

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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

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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
  • Room Count: 9
  • 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
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1127
  • Total Sq Ft: 1127
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 659

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 40
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

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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Range of Values:

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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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/19/2025 09/19/25 For Sale $290,000 -- $257 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Purchase History

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

About the Listing Agent

Judy Palmer

RE/MAX Showcase Homes

(248) 507-4178

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My over 40yrs of experience as a Real Estate Realtor with RE/MAX Showcase Homes in Birmingham, MI and the nearby area, providing home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive and attentive real estate services. Want an agent who'll really listen to what you want in a home? Need an agent who knows how to effectively market your home so it sells? Give me a call! I'm eager to help and would love to talk to you.

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Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20251036956

Realcomp

APN: 25-15-326-003