25545 Hereford Drive

About this home

Welcome home to comfort, character, and an unbeatable location! Nestled in the desirable Royal Oak/Huntington Woods neighborhood behind the Detroit Zoo, this impeccably maintained 3-bedroom home offers warmth, thoughtful design, and everyday convenience. Enjoy a park across the street, easy access to downtown Royal Oak and the Zoo, and Berkley Schools, including Burton Elementary. The remodeled kitchen features a spacious island, built-in kitchen table, updated cabinetry and flooring, higher-end appliances, upgraded drawer slides, and a separate filtered drinking water line. Natural light fills the living room through a generous bay window, complemented by elegant crown molding. The inviting family room boasts a wall of solid wood bookshelves, while two bedrooms feature custom built-in desks. The primary suite offers crown molding, a generous walk-in closet, and a private bath. Clever storage solutions add convenience throughout. Enjoy two full bathrooms upstairs, a main-floor half bath, and an additional basement toilet. Major updates include a 2020 roof with gutter guards, upgraded windows, a 2022 water heater, central air, sprinkler system, and sump pump. Outside, relax on the deck or enjoy the versatility of a detached, carpeted two-car garage. Convenient access to Woodward Avenue, I-75, and I-696 connects you to Metro Detroit while preserving the charm of an established neighborhood. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved, this home is ready for its next chapter. Selling agent is related to seller

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How it compares in Royal Oak

Over the last 90 days, 257 homes sold in Royal Oak for a median of $350,000, about $206 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 12 days. This home is listed at $619,900, or $275 per square foot, 33% above the city median, and has been on the market 5 days. Size, condition, updates and the exact street all move the number, so treat this as context. See recent Royal Oak sales or ask us for the comparable sales on this one.

Property taxes for a new owner

The current owner pays about $7,699 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $7,699 to $13,130 a year once the taxable value resets after the sale, at the 2025 homestead rate of 41.94 mills for Royal Oak City and Berkley schools, plus the 1% administration fee. Michigan resets a home's taxable value the year after it sells, so the seller's bill isn't a good number to budget with. See the math.

Monthly payment estimate

Estimate only, 30 year fixed, includes taxes at a new owner's rate when listed. Ask us for a lender quote.

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