233 E Farnum Ave, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
About This Home
BUYER FINANCING FELL THROUGH LAST MINUTE! Meticulously maintained, classic 1917 Craftsman. Ideally situated on an oversized corner lot just steps from downtown Royal Oak! Hardwood floors, original woodwork and doors, built-in window seating and cabinets. The updated kitchen maintains the craftsman charm and the open floor plan provides abundant natural light and flexibility. Four spacious bedrooms, primary bedroom features his and her closets. The covered front porch is perfect for warm summer and crisp fall mornings whether for a coffee or a craft beer. Huge corner lot with fenced backyard, covered back porch, paver patio. Roof and cedar shake were replaced in 2017. This charming, move-in ready home, perfectly situated is a must see. Please schedule your showing today, this one won’t last!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Materials
- Foundation: Basement,Block
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Free Standing Gas Range,Free Standing Refrigerator,Microwave,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9 X 13
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 X 11
Features
- Finished area above ground: 1,616
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fans,Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,616 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 X 11
Library
- Level: Entry
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 X 10
Living Room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 X 16
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 X 8
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 X 9
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2515308024
- Special condition: Short Sale No,Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Porch
- Exterior features: Awnings
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 9,583 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 60 x 158
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Oneand Half Car Garage,Detached,Driveway
- 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
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $2,523 | $30,276 |
| Home Insurance * | $184 | $2,208 |
| Property Taxes | $519 | $6,228 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $3,414 | $40,968 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
| 2026-07-30 | Listing removed | $499,000 |
| 2026-06-29 | Pending sale | $499,000 |
| 2026-06-25 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | Sold | $328,500 |
| 2019-11-17 | Listed for sale | $349,888 |
| 2019-11-17 | Pending sale | $349,888 |
| 2019-10-02 | Price change | $349,888 |
| 2019-09-19 | Price change | $359,700 |
| 2019-07-21 | Price change | $374,700 |
| 2019-06-21 | Listed for sale | $383,700 |
| 2017-09-05 | Sold | $302,000 |
| 2017-07-24 | Pending sale | $315,000 |
| 2017-07-19 | Listed for sale | $315,000 |
| 2001-12-19 | Sold | $247,500 |
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