Charming 1928 Arts & Crafts Home in the heart of Royal Oak! Just a short walk to downtown, this beautifully updated two-story home blends character with modern comfort. Enter the front door through a cozy three-season front porch into the welcoming living room featuring hardwood floors and tilt-out Marvin windows. The main level offers a kitchen and spacious dining area, plus a versatile primary bedroom or home office/study with a full bath and newer shower. Upstairs, you'll find two to three bedrooms (depending on your needs), a sitting area, and a full bath with newer tub. The lower level includes a newly finished family room with a black-sprayed ceiling, recessed lighting and trim, along with a finished laundry area featuring a workbench & added storage. Other recent updates include a brand-new HVAC and hot water heater, Ring security base system, new light fixtures, fresh paint, electrical and network outlets + added ductwork to the second level. Other great things about the home include multiple outdoor living spaces in the private backyard with a maintenance-free Trex deck, two brick paver patios, cedar privacy fence, exterior lighting, sprinkler system, and a 1.5-car garage. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $405,000
$405,000
517 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
4beds
2,228sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
7,450 Square Feet Lot
$415,900 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$3,739 Estimated rent
Home value
$415,900
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Sprinkler systemPrivate backyardNewly finished family roomCedar privacy fenceNewer tubHardwood floorsMultiple outdoor living spaces
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Listed by:
Jennifer Bieda 248-549-7400,
Sine & Monaghan, LLC
Bought with:
Ryan VandenBoogaart, 6501399135
Real Estate One-Rochester
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251047491
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Primary bathroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 X 13
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 6 X 7
Bonus room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 X 9
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 X 10
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 X 9
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 190
- Dimensions: 19 X 10
Heating
- ENERGYSTAR Qualified Furnace Equipment, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,228 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,400
- Finished area below ground: 828
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Oneand Half Car Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 149
Details
- Parcel number: 2515329016
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: ASSRS 2 - ROYAL OAK
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Royal Oak
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $165,270
- Annual tax amount: $6,381
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Exist
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Sold | $405,000-5.8%$182/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Pending sale | $430,000$193/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $430,000+18%$193/sqft |
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| 7/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/30/2021 | Sold | $364,500+1.3%$164/sqft |
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| 6/2/2021 | Pending sale | $359,900$162/sqft |
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| 5/27/2021 | Listed for sale | $359,900+90.4%$162/sqft |
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| 11/28/2001 | Sold | $189,000$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $179,390 +8.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $165,880 +5.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $157,400 +4.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $150,760 +15.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $130,910 +6.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $122,410 +3.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $118,000 +8.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $108,690 |
| 2017 | -- | $108,690 +23.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $88,260 +8.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $81,170 +9.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $73,950 -2.1% |
| 2010 | $2,725 -14.7% | $75,520 -15.7% |
| 2009 | $3,195 +17.8% | $89,550 -51.6% |
| 2005 | $2,711 | $185,210 +96.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,380 +13.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $83,190 +70.6% |
| 2001 | $1,727 +2.4% | $48,750 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,686 | $47,240 |
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Neighborhood: 48067
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