232 W Houstonia Ave, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
About This Home
Charming Craftsman in a highly desirable Royal Oak neighborhood! This delightful home offers character-filled living with hardwood floors throughout and thoughtful updates that blend classic charm with modern style. Relax on the welcoming front porch or entertain in the updated kitchen featuring stylish finishes and excellent functionality. The home features three upstairs bedrooms, an updated full bath, and a half bath for guests on the main floor. The finished basement adds a cozy family room, perfect for movie nights, a home office, or play space. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard with a spacious deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. A detached 2-car garage and desirable corner lot add convenience and curb appeal. Just minutes from downtown Royal Oak's restaurants, shopping, parks, and farmers' market, this home offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and location. BATVAI
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1922
Materials
- Foundation: Basement,Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Craftsman
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Free Standing Gas Oven,Free Standing Refrigerator,Microwave,Washer,Washer Dryer Allin One
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12 X 8
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12 X 8
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Family Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 X 12
Features
- Finished area below ground: 325
- Finished area above ground: 1,204
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Attic Fan,Central Air,Window Units
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,529 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Living Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 X 12
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 X 8
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 18
- Dimensions: 6 X 3
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 X 8
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2509477009
- Special condition: Short Sale No,Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 47 x 110
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage,Detached,Electricityin Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Oakland County and Michigan
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,966 | $23,592 |
| Home Insurance * | $120 | $1,440 |
| Property Taxes | $405 | $4,860 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $2,679 | $32,148 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Listed for sale | $379,000 |
| 2026-08-13 | Listing removed | $389,000 |
| 2026-07-29 | Listed for sale | $389,000 |
| 2024-05-10 | Listing removed | $285,000 |
| 2021-11-19 | Sold | $285,000 |
| 2021-10-08 | Pending sale | $285,000 |
| 2021-10-06 | Listed for sale | $285,000 |
| 2005-07-22 | Sold | $181,500 |
| 1999-09-20 | Sold | $157,750 |
| 1995-08-15 | Sold | $90,000 |
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