$145,000
SOLD APR 11, 2016

525 Marlin Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,224 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$118 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Shed
  • Ranch Style House
  • Patio
  • 2-minute walk to Cody Park

About This Home

As of April 2016

Beautiful Pottery Barn style home with a fully finished basement in the heart of Royal Oak! This charming, updated home offers plenty of space with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, living room, family room and third room that can be used as an office/bedroom. Updated kitchen with granite counters, Heated front porch. Roof and front porch one year old, hot water tank two years old, Outside features include a large storage shed, brick paver patio, and a fenced yard. Beautiful quiet setting & park @ the end of the street. Some furniture may be available. Hurry & Act fast!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Elya

Brookview Realty License #MISPE-6502369253 Listed on: 02/23/2016

Brookview Realty

Co-Listed By

Traci Stolle

Brookview Realty License #MISPE-6501378830

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Marcinak

Real Estate One Troy License #MISPE-6501240379

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Finished Basement
  • Block Basement Construction

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Royal Oak Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2515126029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,073

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Structure Style: 1 Story
  • Total Tax Amount: 2073
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Mail City: Royal Oak
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block, Finished
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Bedroom 2: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 10 x 9
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Bathroom: 1
  • Kitchen: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 13 x 8
  • Living Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 13 x 12
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 558
  • Finished Below Grade Sq Ft: 450
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 774
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1224

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 40
  • Out Buildings: Shed

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2515126029
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x110
  • Acreage: 0.1
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Amount: $1,674.00
  • Winter Tax: Amount: $399.00
  • Total Tax: Amount: $2,073.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2016
Closed on
Apr 11, 2016
Sold by
Chesney Krystine and Chesney Christopher
Bought by
Reynolds Christopher
Seller's Agent
David Elya
Brookview Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Marcinak
Real Estate One Troy
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
3.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$137,600
Outstanding Balance
$110,199
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$130,080

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2013
Closed on
Sep 17, 2013
Sold by
Johnson Ryan M and Johnson Paula
Bought by
Chesney Krystine and Chesney Christopher
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Nagy Street
EXP Realty Nagy Group
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Nagy Street
KW Domain
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$119,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-4.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.02%
Original Mortgage
$115,430
Interest Rate
4.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2004
Sold by
Dybow3ski Donald M and Dybowski Suphaporn
Bought by
Johnson Ryan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,700
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 1996
Sold by
Brewster Lori L
Bought by
Dybowski Donald M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

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: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

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 $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

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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 31280605

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 25-15-126-029