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Sold for $610,000 on 05/22/25
  • $610,000

    1729 W Houstonia Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

    3beds
    2,330sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
    $610,800 Zestimate®
    $262/sqft
    $3,168 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Beautifully updated and professionally landscaped 3 bed 2.5 bath brick bungalow in the Shrine neighborhood. 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 plus 3.75" custom door and window trim, and solid wood interior doors. New wood plank 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 floors. 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. New roof and gutters '23, new furnace and AC '23, sunroom insulation and siding '23, interior professionally painted '25. Mortice repair on whole home plus chimney cap replaced '24. New gas fireplace with updated tile and mantle '23. Hard wired smoke and carbon monoxide detection system. With all the updates, 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 are 3 spaces for relaxing or entertaining - front living room, the sunroom used as a second living room, and the basement bonus space. Basement is partially finished with a blacked-out ceiling, second kitchen including sink, cabinetry, and a bar fridge, plus a storage closet, laundry room, half bath, and furnace storage room plus workshop. Agent owned.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 10:45pm

    Listed by:

    Katie Rife 248-646-6200,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham

    Bought with:

    Kate Baumer, 6501457632

    EXP Realty Main

    Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250028510MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    • Dimensions: 12 x 27
    Bedroom
    • Level: Entry
    • Dimensions: 11 x 13
    Bedroom
    • Level: Entry
    • Dimensions: 13 x 13
    Other
    • Level: Entry
    • Dimensions: 6 x 9
    Other
    • Level: Second
    • Dimensions: 7 x 10
    Other
    • Level: Basement
    • Dimensions: 4 x 12
    Family room
    • Level: Basement
    • Dimensions: 17 x 26
    Other
    • Level: Entry
    • Dimensions: 10 x 14
    Kitchen
    • Level: Entry
    • Dimensions: 21 x 13
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    • Dimensions: 15 x 9
    Living room
    • Level: Entry
    • Dimensions: 19 x 13
    Other
    • Level: Second
    • Dimensions: 11 x 7
    Other
    • Level: Entry
    • Dimensions: 3 x 8
    Other
    • Level: Basement
    • Dimensions: 20 x 13
    Heating
    • ENERGYSTAR Qualified Furnace Equipment, Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, ENERGYSTAR Qualified Ceiling Fans
    Appliances
    • Included: Built In Electric Oven, Built In Gas Range, Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier, Microwave, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliances, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
    • Windows: Energy Star Qualified Windows
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,330 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,780
    • Finished area below ground: 550

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Chimney Caps
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 6,969 sqft
    • Dimensions: 50.00 x 135.00
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2508483009
    • Special conditions: Agent Owned,Short Sale No

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow,Other
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Basement, Block, Crawl Space
    • Roof: Asphalt,E NE RG YS TA RShingles
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1940

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Service 100 Amp, Volts 220, Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Appliances, Hvac, Thermostat

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
    Location
    • Region: Royal Oak

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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    Estimated market value

    $610,800