303 Forest Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Single Family Residence · MLS # 20261091523 · Listing courtesy of Max Broock, REALTORS®-Detroit
About this home
Bright, open, and airy new construction with nearly 5,000 square feet of masterfully crafted finished space, and on a perfectly poised corner lot just blocks from downtown Royal Oak make this custom shipping container residence an exceptional value! With more than 3,500 square feet above grade, four bedrooms, three full baths, a powder room, and an attached two-car garage, the home delivers substantial living space in one of Royal Oak’s most convenient and desirable locations. Inside, soaring ceilings, exposed steel, and expansive windows showcase the home’s architecture, while warm finishes make the open living and entertaining spaces feel inviting. It doesn't stop there. the finished lower level adds room for a media lounge, fitness studio, or a second gathering space. A private open-air courtyard anchors the home, and a second-floor balcony offers another place to unwind. Tucked behind the garage, a detached guest suite provides a private space for visitors, a home office, or a creative studio. From the corner lot, it’s a short distance to downtown restaurants, shops, parks, pickleball courts, and the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Minutes to major thoroughfares I-75, The Woodward Corridor, I-696, and a super easy commute to both Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) Airport or Oakland County International Airport (PTK). 10 minutes to Corewell Health Hospital in Royal Oak. With a finished lower level, separate guest quarters, and multiple outdoor living spaces already in place, there’s room to spread out from day one. Don't miss this one, once gone there will not be another like it!
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How it compares in Royal Oak
Over the last 90 days, 258 homes sold in Royal Oak for a median of $350,000, about $204 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 12 days. This home is listed at $1,300,000, or $259 per square foot, 27% above the city median, and has been on the market 1 day. 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 $12,617 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $8,655 to $24,921 a year once the taxable value resets after the sale, at the 2025 homestead rate of 37.96 mills for Royal Oak City and Royal Oak 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.
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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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