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829 N Dorchester Ave, Royal Oak, MI, 48067

3beds
3baths
2,106sqft
$549,900
$261price/sqft
$3,784/moest. monthly cost
$151,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Stunning, Renovated Royal Oak Home. This 3 bedroom and 2 1/2 bath house was transformed in 2015 from a ranch into a wonderful 2,106 Sq Ft colonial. Open floor plan. Nice kitchen with center island, marble counters & backsplash including new stainless steel refrigerator, gas range and dishwasher in 2026. Kitchen opens to the dining room (w/door wall to deck) and the great room. Library with glass French doors. Primary bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet and bath with 2 sinks, marble counter, stall shower & soaking tub. 2nd full bath with marble counter and shower/tub. 2nd floor laundry with cabinets, marble counter and washer and dryer. 1st floor also includes powder room with marble counter, mud room and new luxury vinyl large planks floors in 2026. Full basement. 1 1/2 car garage w/door opener. Central air. Recessed lighting throughout home. Large front porch. Huge 60' x 120' lot with a mostly fenced back yard. Easy access to I-75. Immediate occupancy. A must see!

Getting Around

60
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
59
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
Keller ElementaryGrades PK-50.4 mi
7/10
Royal Oak Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.3 mi
9/10
Royal Oak High SchoolGrades 9-122.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Platted Sub
  • Year built: 1956

Materials

  • Foundation: Basement,Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Brick,Other

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2015

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Free Standing Gas Range,Free Standing Refrigerator,Microwave,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 182
  • Dimensions: 14 X 13

Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 169
  • Dimensions: 13 X 13

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 240
  • Dimensions: 16 X 15

Features

  • High Speed Internet,Programmable Thermostat
  • Finished area above ground: 2,106

Great Room

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 330
  • Dimensions: 22 X 15

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 2,106 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 176
  • Dimensions: 16 X 11

Laundry

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 48
  • Dimensions: 8 X 6

Library

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 80
  • Dimensions: 10 X 8

Mud Room

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 40
  • Dimensions: 8 X 5

Other

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 45
  • Dimensions: 9 X 5

Other

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 36
  • Dimensions: 6 X 6

Primary Bathroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 80
  • Dimensions: 10 X 8

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 240
  • Dimensions: 16 X 15

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2514302034
  • Special condition: Short Sale No,Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry location: GroundLevel
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Patio
  • Exterior features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,969 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 60 x 120

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1.5
  • Parking features: Oneand Half Car Garage,Detached,Driveway,Electricityin Garage,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1.5

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
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Oakland County and Michigan

Flood
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Tornado
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,780$33,360
Home Insurance *$203$2,436
Property Taxes $572$6,864
Electricity $229$2,756
Total$3,784$45,408
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$129,737/yr
40% on housing$113,520/yr
45% on housing$100,906/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 14.2%
14.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.0%
0.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$261This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48067$233
Oakland County$199

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48067$261
Oakland County$192

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

DateEventPrice
2026-05-03Listed for sale$594,900
2026-01-28Listing removed$3,450
2025-11-21Price change$3,450
2025-10-14Listed for rent$3,550
2024-05-29Listing removed--
2024-04-18Listed for rent$3,500
2022-09-25Listing removed--
2022-08-23Price change$519,900
2022-07-21Price change$539,900
2022-06-25Listed for sale$550,000
2016-11-30Sold$2,700
2015-08-24Sold$377,300
2015-07-09Price change$379,800
2015-06-26Price change$379,900
2015-06-18Price change$384,900
2015-06-05Listed for sale$389,900
2014-11-20Sold$125,000
2014-07-11Listing removed$155,000
2014-05-23Price change$155,000
2014-03-07Price change$165,000
2014-02-14Listed for sale$170,000
2014-02-04Sold$118,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentJohn R Darvis
BrokerageColdwell Banker Professionals-Birm

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