#20250027186, Rebecca Meisner, Listing Office: The Agency Hall & Hunter
1729 W Houstonia Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073
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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.
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- 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
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Sep 27, 2021 | Home Sold | $383,000 |
Jul 18, 2007 | Home Sold | $257,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property 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.
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.
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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.