$175,000

508 W Houstonia Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073

$2,078
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,014 sqft
$173 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 508 W Houstonia Ave

Welcome to this wonderful brick condo located in the prime Vinsetta area neighborhood of Royal Oak. This highly desirable townhouse styled unit condo features hardwood flooring throughout most of the home, wet plaster walls, coved ceilings in living/dining rooms. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms with an original black and white ceramic tile full bathroom. There are private front and back entrances and a private basement with laundry and a ton of storage space. Excellent location close to Northwood Elementary, neighborhood parks and just a quick bike ride away from downtown Royal Oak. The unit has 1 assigned parking spot. Around the corner from Patricia Paruch Park (formerly Waterworks Park), a 4+ acre green space. Association dues cover water and exterior maintenance including snow removal and lawn care. Rentals are restricted by HOA-see bylaws. This property does need some updating and is priced to sell. This might be a perfect fit for someone looking for an affordable property in this neighborhood and is willing to do sweat equity. If you can not find a house that meets your design tastes, this property is a blank slate for you to renovate into your dream home. And of course the property is well suited for investors looking to remodel and resell!

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,014 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1954
ParkingAssigned 1 Space, No Garage
MLS #20250005260

Summary

  • MLS Number: 20250005260
  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Classic
  • Office Phone: (248) 646-5000
  • Listing Agent: Thomas Hutt

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 26, 2002
Home Sold
$119,300
Jun 17, 1999
Home Sold
$96,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$73,870$2,064
2020$67,110$2,064
2018$57,290$2,051
2017$57,290$1,987

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Northwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

926 W 12 Mile Rd

6

Oak Ridge Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

506 E 13 Mile Rd

6

Addams Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.1 mi

2222 W Webster Rd

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 $55,478. The majority of Royal Oak, MI residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

35%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

66%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • TennisTennis
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • VolvoVolvo
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

Living in Royal Oak, MI

About 508 W Houstonia Ave

This home is located at 508 W Houstonia Ave in Royal Oak, MI and zip code 48073. This 1,014 square foot home was built in 1954. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $175,000.

Royal Oak, MI housing market in February 2025 saw over 26 listings sold above listed price, more than 13 sold at listed price and over 29 sold below. Between January and February 2025, Royal Oak, MI real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 10.6%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $345,391, while the average time on the real estate market was 34 days.

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

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