Beautifully updated and professionally landscaped 3 bed 2.5 bath brick bungalow in the Shrine neighborhood. Large kitchen has all new stainless appliances, gas cooktop, quartzite countertops, mini fridge, 33-inch black stainless sink, and lots of storage inside custom hardwood cabinets and pantry. Neutral paint and flooring throughout, new ceiling fans, custom 6" baseboards plus 3.75" custom door and window trim, and solid wood interior doors. New wood plank porcelain tiles run the entire main floor. All bathrooms with chair height toilets, large vanities, updated lighting and exhaust fans, plus the main floor and 2nd floor baths have heated floors. All 3 bedrooms have expanded closets and 2nd floor primary has a walk-in. The large primary suite has space for an office, sitting room, nursery, or additional closets and the primary bath has large custom shower with dual shower heads. All 3 bedrooms fit king size beds. New roof and gutters '23, new furnace and AC '23, sunroom insulation and siding '23, interior professionally painted '25. Mortice repair on whole home plus chimney cap replaced '24. New gas fireplace with updated tile and mantle '23. Hard wired smoke and carbon monoxide detection system. With all the updates, this home still has some 1940s charm. Note the original front door with twist doorbell, curved window casings in living room & dining room, original red brick exterior including the mail slot next to the front door, and the milk shoot at the side door. There are 3 spaces for relaxing or entertaining - front living room, the sunroom used as a second living room, and the basement bonus space. Basement is partially finished with a blacked-out ceiling, second kitchen including sink, cabinetry, and a bar fridge, plus a storage closet, laundry room, half bath, and furnace storage room plus workshop. Agent owned.
Sold for $610,000
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$610,000
1729 W Houstonia Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
3beds
2,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$626,900 Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$3,759 Estimated rent
Home value
$626,900
$583,000 - $677,000
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Listed by:
Katie Rife 248-646-6200,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham
Bought with:
Kate Baumer, 6501457632
EXP Realty Main
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250028510
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 324
- Dimensions: 12 x 27
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 6 x 9
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 4 x 12
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 442
- Dimensions: 17 x 26
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 21 x 13
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 77
- Dimensions: 11 x 7
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 24
- Dimensions: 3 x 8
Heating
- ENERGYSTAR Qualified Furnace Equipment, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGYSTAR Qualified Ceiling Fans
Appliances
- Included: Built In Electric Oven, Built In Gas Range, Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier, Microwave, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliances, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
- Windows: Energy Star Qualified Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,330 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,780
- Finished area below ground: 550
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Chimney Caps
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 135.00
Details
- Parcel number: 2508483009
- Special conditions: Agent Owned,Short Sale No
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt,E NE RG YS TA RShingles
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Service 100 Amp, Volts 220, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Hvac, Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Royal Oak
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $262/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,117
- Date on market: 4/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2025 | Sold | $610,000+1.8%$262/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Pending sale | $599,000$257/sqft |
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| 4/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000+56.4%$257/sqft |
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| 9/27/2021 | Sold | $383,000-7.7%$164/sqft |
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| 9/24/2021 | Pending sale | $414,900+61.4%$178/sqft |
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| 7/18/2007 | Sold | $257,000$110/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $208,440 +8.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $192,520 +7.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $179,720 +3.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $173,570 +6.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $163,510 +4.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $157,020 +4% |
| 2019 | -- | $151,030 +5.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $143,640 |
| 2017 | -- | $143,640 +6.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $135,420 +17.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $115,240 +1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $113,940 -4% |
| 2010 | $4,285 -18.6% | $118,720 -19.5% |
| 2009 | $5,262 +43.7% | $147,490 -49% |
| 2005 | $3,662 | $289,360 +72.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $167,980 +7.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $155,640 +41.8% |
| 2001 | $3,889 +2.5% | $109,780 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $3,796 | $106,380 |
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Neighborhood: 48073
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