Welcome to 2280 Royal Ave, a charming bungalow nestled on a spacious corner lot in the heart of Berkley! This move-in-ready home provides 2Beds, 2Baths a finished basement, AND an oversized 2-car detached garage (with 10' ceiling!). The primary living space features large windows that allow natural light to fill the home while the kitchen offers functionality and a cozy breakfast nook. The finished basement is a fantastic secondary living space and has a FULL bathroom. Adding to the home's versatility is the walk-up attic/flex space. Easily accessible and full of potential, this area offers storage space or can be tailored to fit your specific needs & extra storage space. Living in Berkley means enjoying one of Oakland County's most walkable and vibrant communities. Located just minutes from downtown Berkley's shops, restaurants, and parks, as well as easy access to Royal Oak, Birmingham, & major freeways (I-696 and Woodward Avenue). Updates include a fully transferrable warranty for the waterproofed basement (2024).
Active
Price cut: $25.1K (10/22)
$324,900
2280 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
2beds
1,284sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$317,700 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 13 days
- 411
- 22
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Virginia Krauss 517-902-8917,
Real Estate One Inc 734-944-7900
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26053867
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 814
- Total interior livable area: 1,284 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 470
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6534
- Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 2518332001
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Security System
Location
- Region: Berkley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $119,970
- Annual tax amount: $7,062
- Date on market: 10/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$317,700
$302,000 - $334,000
$2,400/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Price change | $324,900-7.2%$253/sqft |
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| 10/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+42.9%$273/sqft |
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| 4/14/2023 | Sold | $245,000-1.6%$191/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20230017362 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2023 | Pending sale | $249,000$194/sqft |
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| 3/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $249,000+37.6%$194/sqft |
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| 2/1/2023 | Price change | $1,675-4.3%$1/sqft |
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| 1/2/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,750+25%$1/sqft |
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| 1/25/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/11/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 10/17/2019 | Sold | $181,000-3.2%$141/sqft |
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| 9/5/2019 | Price change | $187,000-5.1%$146/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel #219089571 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2019 | Listed for sale | $197,000+19.4%$153/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2005 | Sold | $165,000+16.2%$129/sqft |
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| 10/10/2000 | Sold | $142,000+77.5%$111/sqft |
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| 2/6/1998 | Sold | $80,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,883 +31.6% | $125,790 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $5,229 +5% | $116,370 +11.3% |
| 2023 | $4,981 +50.5% | $104,560 +10% |
| 2022 | $3,310 -0.3% | $95,060 +6.2% |
| 2021 | $3,322 | $89,490 +6.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $83,790 +5% |
| 2019 | $3,079 +1.2% | $79,790 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $3,042 +44.2% | $75,390 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $2,109 | $71,490 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $2,109 | $66,440 +9.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $60,660 +10.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $54,810 +4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $52,490 -7% |
| 2010 | $1,971 -8.3% | $56,460 -14% |
| 2009 | $2,151 +16% | $65,650 -50.7% |
| 2005 | $1,854 | $133,200 +95.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $68,280 +13.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,200 +5.9% |
| 2001 | $1,939 +30.4% | $56,840 +28.9% |
| 2000 | $1,487 | $44,090 |
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