NOT LISTED FOR SALE

523 Forest Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067

Estimated Value: $455,847 - $554,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,940 Sq Ft
$266/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 28, 2012

Last sale price $211,875 $109 Per Sq Ft

Est. 144% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,083 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Air Purifier
  • Keller Elementary Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2012

Charming 1918 vintage Dutch colonial centrally located in Royal Oak among higher priced homes. Lovingly maintained & updated throughout the years. This spotless 4 bedroom home features an updated bath, kitchen and breakfast nook, a large formal dining room (currently used as family room) and a study. Deck off breakfast nook, great for summer entertaining. Quarter bath in basement. Updated electrical service/ panel. One year home warranty provided.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Chamberlain

National Realty Centers, Inc License #6502375588 Listed on: 10/03/2012

National Realty Centers, Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Larry Chamberlain

National Realty Centers, Inc License #6502375588 Listed on: 10/03/2012

National Realty Centers, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x149
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,940 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dishwasher
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Assr's Plat No 2 Royal Oak Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2515329017
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,920

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Assessment: OF RECORD
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Air Purifier, Humidifier
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Sq Ft: 1940

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Porch Type: Deck, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X149
  • Parcel Number: 2515329017

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2826.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 94.0000
  • Total Tax: 2920.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2012
Closed on
Nov 28, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Larry Chamberlain
National Realty Centers, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Larry Chamberlain
National Realty Centers, Inc
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$211,875
Premium/Discount to List
$1,875
0.89%
Current Estimated Value
$516,604

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$304,729
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$208,037
Interest Rate
0.035%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$211,875 None Available
$161,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $87,400
Closed $276,000
Closed $233,516
Closed $203,175
Closed $208,037
Closed $174,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/28/2012 11/28/12 Sold $211,875 +0.9% $109 / Sq Ft
10/23/2012 10/23/12 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2012 10/03/12 For Sale $210,000 -- $108 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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 $3,505 $202,820 $0 $0
2024 $3,424 $184,490 $0 $0
2022 $4,046 $166,570 $0 $0
2020 $3,327 $138,600 $0 $0
2018 $4,046 $119,060 $0 $0
2017 $3,727 $119,060 $0 $0
2015 -- $105,730 $0 $0
2014 -- $100,150 $0 $0
2011 -- $81,780 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Larry Chamberlain

    National Realty Centers, Inc

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 212101960

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APN: 25-15-329-017

Michigan Oakland County Royal Oak 48067

523 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI

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