NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 E Farnum Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067

Royal Oak Area

Estimated Value: $323,000 - $389,869

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,012 Sq Ft
$341/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 22, 2025

Last sale price $320,000 $316 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,428 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Keller Elementary Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 5-minute walk to Whittier Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome Home to This Charming 3-Bedroom, 2 Full bathroom Royal Oak Gem - Walkable to Downtown!
Nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined corner lot, this delightful home offers the perfect combination of character, comfort, and opportunity. Just a short walk from downtown Royal Oak, you'll have easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment, all while enjoying the tranquility of a family-friendly neighborhood.
Inside, this home features over 1,000 sq ft of living space, with original white oak hardwood floors throughout, freshly painted walls, and newer windows that let in plenty of natural light. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the spacious living and dining areas to the kitchen, which boasts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and ample cabinet space.
The primary suite is a bright, peaceful retreat with a large closet and an ensuite bathroom with plenty of storage. The two additional bedrooms share a second full bathroom. The fully fenced backyard offers a wood patio and plenty of green space, perfect for pets, kids, or just relaxing in the sun. The 2-car garage provides additional storage space, and the corner lot offers future potential for expansion or a new build.
This home is move-in ready, with tons of room to grow and a fantastic location. Don't miss out on this great opportunityschedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Heward

Golden Key Real Estate LLC License #6502401117 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Co-Listed By

Dustin Shaeffer

Golden Key Real Estate LLC License #6501410272

Last Buyer's Agent

Keena Catanzaro

RE/MAX First License #RCO-6501206323

RE/MAX First

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 4,835 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x138

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,012 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,192

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

4,835 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 345.85
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 35x138
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1012.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6192.0
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1012.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1012.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 900.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 350000.0
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 35x138
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4835.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6192.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$345,467

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ryan Heward
Golden Key Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Keena Catanzaro
RE/MAX First
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-11.11%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,750
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2016
Closed on
Nov 23, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Justin Ford
Encore Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Heather Green
Golden Key Real Estate
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$205,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2014
Closed on
Jul 31, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Emily Ford
@properties Christie's Int'l R E Clarkston
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Woodbeck
Thrive Realty Company
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$186,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,400
-1.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.16%
Original Mortgage
$18,399
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1996
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
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$320,000 Chirco Title
-- --
-- --
$305,000 --
$205,000 Reputation First Title Agenc
$186,500 None Available
-- None Available
$157,500 Metropolitan Title Company
$135,000 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $228,750
Previous Owner $183,099
Previous Owner $18,399
Previous Owner $118,000
Previous Owner $126,000
Previous Owner $144,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Sold $320,000 -8.6% $316 / Sq Ft
07/05/2025 07/05/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $350,000 -2.8% $346 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $360,000 0.0% $356 / Sq Ft
06/15/2025 06/15/25 Off Market $360,000 -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $360,000 +75.6% $356 / Sq Ft
11/23/2016 11/23/16 Sold $205,000 0.0% $202 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/27/2016 10/27/16 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2016 10/24/16 For Sale $205,000 +9.9% $202 / Sq Ft
07/31/2014 07/31/14 Sold $186,500 -1.8% $183 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2014 06/16/14 For Sale $189,900 -- $187 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $6,366 $150,910 $0 $0
2024 $6,192 $135,800 $0 $0
2022 $4,402 $109,240 $0 $0
2020 $5,973 $104,240 $0 $0
2018 $4,402 $93,560 $0 $0
2017 $3,841 $93,560 $0 $0
2015 -- $79,650 $0 $0
2014 -- $56,510 $0 $0
2011 -- $53,940 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ryan Heward

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ryan Heward

    Golden Key Real Estate LLC

    (248) 251-4670

    151 Total Sales

    Ryan Heward
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  • Dustin Shaeffer

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Dustin Shaeffer

    Golden Key Real Estate LLC

    (586) 854-5846

    66 Total Sales

    Dustin Shaeffer
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  • Keena Catanzaro

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Keena Catanzaro

    RE/MAX

    (248) 435-1100

    15 Total Sales

    Keena Catanzaro
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Justin Ford

    Encore Real Estate Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Heather Green

    Golden Key Real Estate

    (810) 623-0508

    6 Total Sales

    Heather Green
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  • Emily Ford

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Emily Ford

    @properties Christie's Int'l R E Clarkston

    (248) 722-4239

    319 Total Sales

    Emily Ford
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25019412

MichRIC

APN: 25-15-376-007

Michigan Oakland County Royal Oak 48067

524 E Farnum Ave, Royal Oak, MI

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