$225,000

525 Marlin Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067

Estimated payment $1,453/month

2 Beds
2 Baths
774 Sq Ft
$291 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2-minute walk to Cody Park

About This Home

Charming Home with Fully Finished Basement in the Heart of Royal Oak! This beautifully updated home offers spacious and versatile living with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a cozy inviting family room. The stylish kitchen features granite countertops, and the heated front porch adds warmth and charm year-round. Outside, enjoy a private fenced yard with a brick paver patio, large storage shed, and a peaceful setting with a park just steps away at the end of the street.

Listing Agent

Frank Van Maele

Top Agent Realty License #6501389915 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x110

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • 774 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Ground Level
  • Finished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Royal Oak Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2515126029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,103

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1924
  • State Equalized Value: 95300.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2010
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1224
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 450
  • Total Sq Ft: 774
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 558

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 40
  • Porch Type: Porch - Enclosed, Porch, Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: No Garage
  • Garage Features: Driveway

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)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X110
  • Parcel Number: 2515126029

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2418.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 685.0000
  • Total Tax: 3103.0000
  • Taxable Value: 83130.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Map

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 $2,443 $95,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,937 $84,720 $0 $0
2020 $2,427 $74,960 $0 $0
2018 $2,937 $70,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,910 $70,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $50,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $48,030 $0 $0
2011 -- $46,220 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $225,000 +55.2% $291 / Sq Ft
04/11/2016 04/11/16 Sold $145,000 +3.6% $118 / Sq Ft
02/28/2016 02/28/16 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2016 02/23/16 For Sale $140,000 +17.6% $114 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Sold $119,000 -4.7% $154 / Sq Ft
07/17/2013 07/17/13 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2013 05/02/13 For Sale $124,900 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $145,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $119,000 Abstract Title Agency
Warranty Deed $138,000 Devon Title Agency
Deed $73,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $137,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,430 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,700 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $110,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20251010331

Realcomp

APN: 25-15-126-029