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233 E Farnum Ave, Royal Oak, MI, 48067

4beds
2baths
1,616sqft
$499,000
$309price/sqft
$3,414/moest. monthly cost
$136,560/yrincome needed

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

84
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
69
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
Keller ElementaryGrades PK-51.0 mi
7/10
Royal Oak Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.3 mi
9/10
Royal Oak High SchoolGrades 9-122.2 mi

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
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Tornado
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Strong Wind

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 $2,523$30,276
Home Insurance *$184$2,208
Property Taxes $519$6,228
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$3,414$40,968
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$117,051/yr
40% on housing$102,420/yr
45% on housing$91,040/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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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

$309This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48067$232
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
2026-07-30Listed for sale$499,000
2026-07-30Listing removed$499,000
2026-06-29Pending sale$499,000
2026-06-25Listed for sale$499,000
2020-01-16Sold$328,500
2019-11-17Listed for sale$349,888
2019-11-17Pending sale$349,888
2019-10-02Price change$349,888
2019-09-19Price change$359,700
2019-07-21Price change$374,700
2019-06-21Listed for sale$383,700
2017-09-05Sold$302,000
2017-07-24Pending sale$315,000
2017-07-19Listed for sale$315,000
2001-12-19Sold$247,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrandon Curry
BrokerageSignature Sotheby's International Realty Bham

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