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Listed By:
Century 21 Curran & Oberski - 2482641700
Address
418 S Dorchester Avenue, Royal Oak, MI
Price
$ 400,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#20261019930
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyOAKLAND
  • CityRoyal Oak
  • AreaRoyal Oak
  • NeighborhoodHOME GARDENS
  • Zip48067
  • StyleColonial
  • Year Built1928
  • Taxes$ 3334
  • Price$ 400,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage1597
  • Lot Size0.27 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
Property Description

This 1928 home sitting on a 96.47 x 120 lot, lovingly owned by the same family for over a 5 decades is ready to be restored to its original beauty or offers an incredible opportunity to rebuild on a spacious double lot. Surrounded by mature trees and nestled in a quiet setting, the property is just minutes from the downtown district and city amenities. A true gem for those who value history or the chance to create their own vision. Sold AS IS. Hot water tank NOT included. Buyer’s agent to verify all information. The City of Royal Oak has confirmed two homes can be built on this lot. Come see for yourself today and bring all offers.

Price History
3/30/2026 Listed $500,000
5/19/2026 10$450,000
8/25/2026 12$400,000

General Features

Sewer SewerAtStreet
Heating ForcedAir, NaturalGas
Utilities AboveGroundUtilities
Possession AtClose
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Dryer, FreeStandingElectricOven, FreeStandingFreezer, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Washer
Garage Spaces 2.5
Architectural Style Colonial
Pool Features None
Construction Materials AluminumSiding, VinylSiding
Year Built 1928
Levels Two
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
County Oakland
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name HOME GARDENS
Garage Y/N Yes
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions 11 Mile Rd. to S. Dorchester Ave. First home on the right facing Dorchester, south of 4th Street
City RoyalOakCity_Oakland
Disclosures TaxesNotHomesteadExempt
Entry Location GroundLevel
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District RoyalOak
MLS Area Area02251RoyalOak
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 3334.0
Home Warranty Y/N No
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Tax Assessed Value 87440
Expected Active Date 2026-03-30
MobileHomeRemainsYN No
PostalCity RoyalOak_Oakland
Legal Description T1N, R11E, SEC 23 HOME GARDENS LOTS 288 & 289, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME

Interior Features

Basement Unfinished
Furnished Y/N Unfurnished
Fireplace Features LivingRoom
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Air Conditioning Y/N No
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 1597.0
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 4
WaterHeaterFuel NaturalGas
LivingAreaSource PublicRecords
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Fencing Fenced
Parking Features TwoandHalfCarGarage, Detached
Water Source WateratStreet
Foundation Details Basement, Block, Slab
Spa No
Lot Dimensions 96.47X120
Lot Size Acres 0.27
Waterfront Y/N No
Road Frontage Type Paved
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool


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Property vs Single Family Average in 48067

Price
AVG $550K
$400K
Taxes
AVG $6,245
$3,334
Year Built
AVG 1953
1928
Visits
AVG 78
427
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