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303 Forest Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067303 Forest Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067 photo 2303 Forest Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067 photo 3303 Forest Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067 photo 4303 Forest Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067 photo 5
$1,300,000 For sale

303 Forest Avenue

Royal Oak, MI 48067

4beds
3.5baths
5,028sqft
0.22acres
2026built
$259per sqft
5days listed

Single Family Residence · MLS # 20261077618 · Listing courtesy of Max Broock, REALTORS®-Detroit

About this home

Not just a home - a total conversation piece built to last! Perfectly positioned on a prominent corner lot just blocks from downtown Royal Oak, this architecturally distinctive shipping container residence is one of Michigan's most recognizable modern homes. Spanning more than 3,500 square feet above grade and nearly 5,000 square feet including the finished lower level, it proves that exceptional design and everyday livability can exist in the same space. The open-concept interior is defined by soaring ceilings, exposed steel details, and an abundance of natural light that pours through the home's expansive windows. Clean architectural lines are balanced by warm finishes, creating spaces that feel both striking and inviting. Designed for the way people live today, the home offers four bedrooms, three full baths, one powder room, expansive living and entertaining spaces, and a finished lower level with endless flexibility for a media room, fitness studio, or additional gathering space. One of the home's most compelling features is its seamless connection to the outdoors. Multiple outdoor living spaces extend the home's footprint, including a private open-air courtyard at the heart of the residence, a second-floor balcony that offers a quiet retreat above the city, and a detached guest suite tucked behind the attached two-car garage - ideal for visitors, a private office, creative studio, or multigenerational living. Outside, the prominent corner setting creates an unforgettable presence while remaining just a stone's throw from Royal Oak's restaurants, boutiques, parks, pickleball courts, farmers market, and nightlife. Less than 15 minutes to downtown Detroit and Birmingham. Moments from M-1, I-75, and I-696. For the buyer who values exceptional architecture, innovative design, this home is unlike anything else on the market!

Interior

Bedrooms4
Full baths3
Half baths1
Living area5,028 sqft
BasementFinished
Finished below grade1,466 sqft
FireplaceDining Room, Double Sided, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
LaundryLaundry Room
LevelsTwo

Systems and utilities

HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Exterior and lot

StyleContemporary, Shipping Container
Year built2026
ConstructionBrick, Metal Siding, Wood Siding
RoofMetal
FoundationBasement, Block
Garage spaces2
ParkingTwo Car Garage, Attached, Direct Access, Driveway
Lot size0.22 acres
Lot dimensions60X158
Lot featuresCorner Lot
Patio and porchDeck, Enclosed, Porch
Exterior featuresBalcony, Lighting
PoolNone

Taxes, HOA and more

Annual taxes$12,617
Summer taxes$10,510
Winter taxes$2,107
SubdivisionLAWSON BALDWIN & HILZINGER ADD
MunicipalityRoyal Oak
CountyOakland
PossessionAt Close
Sale termsCash, Conventional
Special conditionsShort Sale No, Standard

Schools

School districtRoyal Oak

Monthly payment estimate

Estimate only, 30 year fixed, includes taxes when listed. Ask us for a lender quote.

Location

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