304 Gardenia Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Single Family Residence · MLS # 20261091552 · Listing courtesy of Century 21 Professionals Troy
About this home
OPEN HOUSE(S) !!! SATURDAY 11/14 & SUNDAY 11/15 1-3 PM BOTH DAYS!! Price improvement!!! Motivated seller for this great home that’s filled with character and abundant natural light, this charming 1916 Craftsman-style home offers timeless appeal, thoughtful updates, and a highly desirable Downtown Royal Oak location within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and local favorites. Hardwood floors run throughout, while the inviting living room features a gas fireplace. The updated kitchen is both beautiful and functional, offering KraftMaid cabinetry, quartz countertops, a pantry, hammered copper farmhouse sink, and smart appliances. Upstairs, enjoy a spa-inspired main bath with skylights, a jetted tub, and a walk-in glass shower featuring a stone pebble floor, along with the convenience of second-floor laundry. Pella windows and a tankless, on-demand water heater add modern comfort and efficiency. The backyard is equally special, featuring a beautiful perennial garden and a unique detached flex building with electric service and two mini-splits for year-round heating and cooling. Currently used as a home gym, office, and additional entertaining space, this versatile building offers endless possibilities for a studio, workshop, creative space, or private retreat. A wonderful blend of historic charm, natural light, quality updates, and flexible living space in one of Royal Oak's most desirable walkable locations. Come see everything this home has to offer!
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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 $399,900, or $239 per square foot, 16% 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 $6,482 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $6,482 to $7,666 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.
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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