$599,000

1729 W Houstonia Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

$7,113
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,330 sqft
0.2 acres
$257 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1729 W Houstonia Ave

Beautifully updated and professionally landscaped 3 bed 2.5 bath brick bungalow in the Shrine neighborhood at 12 Mile and Woodward. Extra 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, 3.75" custom door and window trim, and solid wood interior doors. New wood plank look 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 flooring. 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 with nightstands. New roof 2023, new furnace and AC 2023, sunroom insulation and siding 2023, interior professionally painted 2025. Mortice repair on whole home plus chimney cap replaced 2024. New gas fireplace with updated tile and mantle 2023. Hard wired smoke and carbon monoxide detection system. 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 is a front living room, a sunroom used as a second living room, and the basement bonus space - lots of places to relax or entertain. Basement is partially finished with a blacked out ceiling, second kitchen including sink, lots of cabinetry, and a mini fridge, plus a storage closet, laundry room, half bath, and furnace storage room plus workshop. Agent owned.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusComing Soon
CoolingCentral Air, Energy Star Ceiling Fan(s)
Size2,330 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingTwo Car Garage, Attached
MLS #20250028510
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceFamily Room, Gas Fireplace
Active DateApril 27, 2025

Summary

  • MLS Number: 20250028510
  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham
  • Office Phone: (248) 646-6200
  • Listing Agent: Katie Rife

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 27, 2021
Home Sold
$383,000
Jul 18, 2007
Home Sold
$257,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$192,520$5,151
2020$157,020$5,152
2018$143,640$6,644
2017$143,640$4,959

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Addams Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.5 mi

2222 W Webster Rd

7

Northwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

926 W 12 Mile Rd

7

Rogers Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

2265 Hamilton Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $75,551. Residents of Royal Oak, MI typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

26%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
9%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

49%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1729 W Houstonia Ave

This home is located at 1729 W Houstonia Ave in Royal Oak, MI and zip code 48073. This 2,330 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $599,000.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in Royal Oak, MI there were more than 29 sold above asking price, over 33 sold below and more than 16 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Royal Oak, MI increased by 22.7% between February and March 2025. Listings spent 27 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $345,442 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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