Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,097 sqft
1257 Dorothea Road, Berkley, MI 48072
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$196/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sought after arts and craft bungalow! Walk to Trader Joe’s, Kruse & Muer’s, Donut Cutter and more! Great front porch to relax and sip your favorite bev. Wood burning fireplace with original mantel and built ins. Statement woodwork, hardwoods throughout, fun nooks add interest to every room. This 1920’s built home has the charm of a bygone era, but with modern updates, including a new 2.5 car garage, electrical in kitchen and baths and copper plumbing. This one is a gem!Sought after arts and craft bungalow! Walk to Trader Joe’s, Kruse & Muer’s, Donut Cutter and more! Great front porch to relax and sip your favorite bev. Wood burning fireplace with original mantel and built ins. Statement woodwork, hardwoods throughout, fun nooks add interest to every room. This 1920’s built home has the charm of a bygone era, but with modern updates, including a new 2.5 car garage, electrical in kitchen and baths and copper plumbing. This one is a gem!
  • Listed by: Shondell Patterson 248.644.3500 spatterson@hallandhunter.com Brokerage DRE #6505188713 • Hall & Hunter-Birmingham
Listing closed: 12/06/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 217094594

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$255,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Berkley, MI

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$250,000 | 2399 Sunnyknoll Avenue, Berkley, MI 48072
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$239,222 | 2970 Griffith Avenue, Berkley, MI 48072
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$260,000 | 1383 Princeton Road, Berkley, MI 48072
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$261,875 | 1875 Cambridge Road, Berkley, MI 48072
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$262,000 | 2190 Franklin Road, Berkley, MI 48072
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$263,500 | 1186 Larkmoor Boulevard, Berkley, MI 48072
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hall & Hunter-Birmingham

Sold By Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

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Property Information for 1257 Dorothea Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $23,052,385 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: VINSETTA PARK - BERKLEY
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Dorthea runs west off Woodward
  • Latitude: 42.497167
  • Longitude: -83.168251
  • Cross Street: N of Catalpa/W of Woodward
  • MLS Area Major: Berkley (63253)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2517260018
  • Tax Amount Summer: $23,052,282.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $103.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $23,052,385.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 17 VINSETTA PARK SUB LOT 408
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Berkley
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X150
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1097.0
  • Building Area Total: 1821.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1097.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 724.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1920
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Crawl Space
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Year Remodeled: 1999
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Electric: Utility Smart Meter
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Caps, Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 2
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 6
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 9
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 11
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1257 Dorothea Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 6, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #613105308

$215,000—
Dec 6, 2017

Sold

Realcomp #217094594

$215,000—
Dec 6, 2017

Sold

MiRealSource #21381241

$215,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/06/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #613105308

$215,000
12/06/2017

Sold

Realcomp #217094594

$215,000
12/06/2017

Sold

MiRealSource #21381241

$215,000

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

Public Records for 1257 Dorothea Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,181 ($348 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,097 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,097 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt724 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN04-25-17-260-018

Schools near 1257 Dorothea Road

This home is within Berkley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 7 to 12
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: 1257 Dorothea Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$215,000
2
1,097
7,405
–
3
2
1,561
6,882
$304,000
3
2,000
7,405
–
3
2.5
1,586
7,492
$270,000
–
1,596
7,405
$547,300
4
2,422
7,840

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