NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 W Houstonia Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

Estimated Value: $443,000 - $513,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,610 Sq Ft
$302/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 03, 2022

Last sale price $405,000 $252 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,079/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Northwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Patricia Paruch Park

About This Home

As of February 2022

This beautiful brick ranch pretty much has it all. Four bedrooms, three full baths, master bedroom suite, first floor laundry, three car garage, 200 feet deep lot, and Northwood Elementary School. Enjoy the finished lower level that offers a spacious family room and two offices for those that work from home. Excellent neighborhood sprinkled with many new builds over $700,000. Close to the happenings of downtown Royal Oak and highway transportation. What more can you ask for in a home! SHOWINGS START MONDAY DECEMBER 6.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Platonas

KW Metro License #6501371237 Listed on: 12/06/2021

KW Metro

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Holzer

DOBI Real Estate License #6501424717

DOBI Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00x200.00

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,610 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Security System Leased
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Portable Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2509408022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,920

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1952
  • State Equalized Value: 136130.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Dual-Flush Toilet(s), High Spd Internet Avail, Jetted Tub, Programmable Thermostat, Security Alarm (rented)
  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Portable Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2910
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 1300
  • Total Sq Ft: 1610
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1600

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 50
  • Porch Type: Porch - Covered, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 3 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Door Opener, Attached
  • 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)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00X200.00
  • Parcel Number: 2509408022

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3844.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1076.0000
  • Total Tax: 4920.0000
  • Taxable Value: 120680.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2021
Closed on
Feb 3, 2022
Sold by
Morales Jon and Morales Anna
Bought by
Gomes Kellyann Maria and Asao Torey Davis
Seller's Agent
Doug Platonas
KW Metro
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Holzer
DOBI Real Estate
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.71%
Current Estimated Value
$486,437

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,437
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.37%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Outstanding Balance
$378,393
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,609

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2016
Sold by
Caruss Craig S and Caruss Crabb Debra
Bought by
Morales Jon and Morales Anna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,900
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2014
Sold by
Caruss Craig Scott
Bought by
Caruss Craig S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gomes Kellyann Maria $405,000 None Listed On Document
Gomes Kellyann Maria $405,000 None Listed On Document
Morales Jon $242,000 Metro Hills Title Agency Llc
Caruss Craig S -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gomes Kellyann Maria $405,000
Closed Gomes Kellyann Maria $405,000
Previous Owner Morales Jon $207,000
Previous Owner Morales Jon $225,500
Previous Owner Morales Jon $229,900
Previous Owner Caruss Craig S $103,757
Previous Owner Caruss Craig S $145,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/03/2022 02/03/22 Sold $405,000 -4.7% $252 / Sq Ft
01/05/2022 01/05/22 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2021 12/06/21 For Sale $425,000 -- $264 / 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 $5,202 $178,370 $0 $0
2022 $4,772 $147,420 $0 $0
2020 $5,055 $133,020 $0 $0
2018 $4,772 $117,850 $0 $0
2017 $4,838 $117,850 $0 $0
2015 -- $101,030 $0 $0
2014 -- $92,540 $0 $0
2011 -- $79,980 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Doug Platonas

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Doug Platonas

    KW Metro

    (248) 730-5568

    51 in this area

    208 Total Sales

    Doug Platonas
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  • Thomas Holzer

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Thomas Holzer

    DOBI Real Estate

    (248) 240-6095

    12 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Thomas Holzer
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2210098981

Realcomp

APN: 25-09-408-022

Michigan Oakland County Royal Oak 48073

524 W Houstonia Ave, Royal Oak, MI

This home is located at 524 W Houstonia Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 since 06 December 2021 and is currently estimated at $486,437, approximately $302 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 524 W Houstonia Ave is a home located in Oakland County with nearby schools including Northwood Elementary School, Royal Oak Middle School, and Royal Oak High School.

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