1242 Dorothea Road

Sold 11/26/18
Sold 11/26/18
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Last Sold Price
$297,500
4 beds2,149 sqft$138/sqft
1242 Dorothea Road, Berkley, MI 48072

Description

This completely updated 4 bedroom / 3 bath home is move in ready. This Beautiful bungalow with an upstairs addition features wood and tile floors throughout, living room is wired for sound and with Polk surround sound speakers. The kitchen is stunning with brand new stainless steel appliances, easy close cabinets, built in peninsula & Granite counters. The dining area/breakfast nook features ceramic tile and in floor heat, Anderson windows overlooking the yard and patio area. The master bedroom features...This completely updated 4 bedroom / 3 bath home is move in ready. This Beautiful bungalow with an upstairs addition features wood and tile floors throughout, living room is wired for sound and with Polk surround sound speakers. The kitchen is stunning with brand new stainless steel appliances, easy close cabinets, built in peninsula & Granite counters. The dining area/breakfast nook features ceramic tile and in floor heat, Anderson windows overlooking the yard and patio area. The master bedroom features skylights, new carpet and a walk in closet. The master bath has a walk in shower with custom euro-glass doors and a rain shower head. Finished basement with shower enclosure. The basement has been completely & professionally waterproofed with a transferable lifetime warranty. Conveniently located with easy access to Woodward Ave, and all major expressways, including shopping and dining in Royal Oak, Birmingham and Ferndale. A great find and is very easy to show.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/26/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lori Powers • Brokerage DRE #6505407053 • Rumble & Powers Real Est Group LLC
    P: (269) 330-0226 Rumble.Powers@Gmail.Com

Property Details for 1242 Dorothea Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
218059456
Days on Market
123
Taxes
$3,468 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
County
Oakland County
Subdivision Name
VINSETTA PARK - BERKLEY
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$392,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

101.9%

Berkley, MI

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Listing Courtesy of Rumble & Powers Real Est Group LLC

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Building Information for 1242 Dorothea Road

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 1242 Dorothea Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South on 12 Mile, West of Woodward Ave
  • Latitude: 42.49766
  • Longitude: -83.168274
  • Cross Street: S of 12 MIle Rd/W of Woodward Ave.
  • MLS Area Major: Berkley (63253)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2517258034
  • Tax Amount Summer: $3,316.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $152.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,468.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 17 VINSETTA PARK SUB LOT 418
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Berkley
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: One Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X12050x120
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2149.0
  • Building Area Total: 2520.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1649.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 500.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 871.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1947
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Remodeled: 2016
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Green Features
  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Fixtures
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, ENERGYSTARQualified Ceiling Fans, Wall Units
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Dual Flush Toilets, ENERGYSTARQualified Doors, ENERGYSTARQualified Exhaust Fans, ENERGYSTARQualified Light Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat, Sound System, Water Sense Labeled Toilets
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Window Features: Energy Star Qualified Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutter Guard System
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 6
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Breakfast Nook Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 6
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 9
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1242 Dorothea Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638236981

$297,500—
Nov 26, 2018

Sold

Realcomp #218059456

$297,500—
Nov 26, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #21467876

$297,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638236981

$297,500
11/26/2018

Sold

Realcomp #218059456

$297,500
11/26/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #21467876

$297,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1242 Dorothea Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,660 ($472 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,649 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,649 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt871 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,011 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1947ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN04-25-17-258-034

Schools near 1242 Dorothea Road

This home is within Berkley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rogers Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Anderson Middle School
Public - 4 to 8
Berkley High School
Public - 7 to 12
Shrine Catholic Grade School
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Rogers Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Anderson Middle School
Public4 to 8

Berkley High School
Public7 to 12

Shrine Catholic Grade School
PrivatePK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1242 Dorothea Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$297,500
4
2,149
6,098
1224 Dorothea Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$146,000
3
2,082
6,098
1258 Dorothea Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$350,000
3
1,394
6,098
1276 Dorothea Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$191,000
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1,676
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3
2,506
6,011
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