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Listed By:
KW Metro - 2482883500
Address
1823 W Houstonia Avenue, Royal Oak, MI
Price
$ 489,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#20261044382
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyOAKLAND
  • CityRoyal Oak
  • AreaRoyal Oak
  • NeighborhoodNORTHWOOD
  • Zip48073
  • StyleColonial
  • Year Built1925
  • Taxes$ 4426
  • Price$ 489,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms1
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage1608
  • Lot Size0.16 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
Property Description

From the moment you walk into this charming home in one of Royal Oak's most desirable areas, you will appreciate the wonderful craftsmanship throughout. Enjoy cooking in your very nice kitchen that walks out to a spacious deck. The first floor offers a formal dining room, living room with a cozy fireplace, a powder room, and a bonus room that can be used as a 4th bedroom or office. As you walk up the wide staircase to the second floor, admire the unique custom handrail. The second level offers one full bath and three bedrooms. The third bedroom is smaller however; there is a staircase leading to the third floor offering another bedroom or office. (Potentially this could be a five-bedroom home). Outside there is a large deck with a Gazebo that stays with the home, overlooking a nice yard with a two-car garage. Walking distance to Shrine Grade School and Northwood Elementary. This is very nice home. ALL ROOM ARE APPROXIMATE SIZES.

Price History
6/14/2026 Listed $510,000
7/14/2026 3$499,000
8/11/2026 3$489,000

General Features

Sewer SewerAtStreet
Heating ForcedAir, NaturalGas
Cooling CeilingFans, CentralAir
Possession AtClose
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Microwave, Washer
Garage Spaces 2.0
Architectural Style Colonial
Pool Features None
Construction Materials WoodSiding
Year Built 1925
Levels Two
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
County Oakland
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name NORTHWOOD
Garage Y/N Yes
Total Rooms 9
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions EAST OFF WOODWARD ONTO NORTHWOOD BLVD, EAST TO W. HOUSTONIA
City RoyalOakCity_Oakland
Disclosures TaxesHomesteadExempt
Entry Location GroundLevelwSteps
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 4426.0
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 Owner
Tax Assessed Value 115460
Expected Active Date 2026-06-14
MobileHomeRemainsYN No
PostalCity RoyalOak_Oakland
Legal Description T1N, R11E, SEC 8 NORTHWOOD SUB LOT 194

Interior Features

Basement Unfinished
Fireplace Features LivingRoom
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 1608.0
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 3
WaterHeaterFuel NaturalGas
LivingAreaSource PublicRecords
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Fencing BackYard, Fenced
Parking Features TwoCarGarage, Detached
Water Source WateratStreet
Foundation Details Basement, Block
Spa No
Lot Dimensions 50X135
Lot Size Acres 0.16
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 48073

Price
AVG $570K
$490K
Taxes
AVG $6,268
$4,426
Year Built
AVG 1963
1925
Visits
AVG 69
285
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