Last Sold Price
3 beds1,653 sqft$254/sqft
1541 Dorothea Road, Berkley, MI 48072

Description

Multiple offers received! Please have all offers submitted by 12 pm on Monday, February 23rd. Welcome to 1541 Dorothea! This beautiful 1938 tudor combines classic architecture and the convenience of modern updates. Offering three bedrooms and two full baths, fresh paint throughout, original hardwood floors, and new carpet in the primary bedroom and finished basement. Era-inspired casement windows draw in steady natural light, while the living room is anchored by an original brick wood-burning fireplace....Multiple offers received! Please have all offers submitted by 12 pm on Monday, February 23rd. Welcome to 1541 Dorothea! This beautiful 1938 tudor combines classic architecture and the convenience of modern updates. Offering three bedrooms and two full baths, fresh paint throughout, original hardwood floors, and new carpet in the primary bedroom and finished basement. Era-inspired casement windows draw in steady natural light, while the living room is anchored by an original brick wood-burning fireplace. A spacious finished basement adds flexible square footage, supported by updated appliances and mechanicals. Outside, a two-car garage and a broad backyard with a paver patio provide usable outdoor space, enhanced by a professionally installed French drain system that keeps the yard dry year-round. Positioned near both the Coolidge and 12 Mile Downtown Districts, you're moments from neighborhood staples like The Beverly, Coffee and Bark, Ullman's, and Toadvine Books, placing dining, retail, and daily essentials within easy reach. Schedule your showing today!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/23/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Grace Mulcahy • @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
    P: (248) 837-9470 C: (248) 837-9470 gracemulcahy.realtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 1541 Dorothea Road

Status
MLS #
60969840
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$7,028 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1938
Lot Size
0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Architectural Style
Bungalow, Tudor
Furnished
Negotiable
Subdivision Name
Perry-Mortenson Cos Pleasant Homes
Has Waterfront
No

Location

Listing Courtesy of @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty NB

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Building Information for 1541 Dorothea Road

Stories2Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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$2,720 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,135

Property Taxes

$586

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1541 Dorothea Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Cass and Catalpa
  • Directions: West of Woodward & North of Catalpa
  • Latitude: 42.497063
  • Longitude: -83.171935
  • MLS Area Major: Berkley (63253)
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 2517259011
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,028.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 173070
School Information
  • High School District: Berkley
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Garage Door Opener, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 159
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1153.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 500.0
  • Building Area Total: 2053.0
  • Living Area: 1653.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1938
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Sump Pump
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Water Heater: Gas
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 10x10
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Laundry
  • Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 12x9
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 23x14
  • Length: 23.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Description: Ceramic
  • Dimensions: 8 X 5
  • Length: 8.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Width: 5.0
Room 5
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 15x12
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 11x9
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 9.0
Room 7
  • Description: Ceramic
  • Dimensions: 23 X 14
  • Length: 23.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Width: 14.0
Room 8
  • Dimensions: 12x9
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 12x12
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Width: 12.0

Property History for 1541 Dorothea Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 23, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1936628360

$420,000

+14.2% / yr

Mar 23, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #60969840

$420,000
Mar 23, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #20261009474

$420,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/23/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1936628360

$420,000

+14.2% / yr

03/23/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #60969840

$420,000
03/23/2026

Sold

Realcomp #20261009474

$420,000

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

Public Records for 1541 Dorothea Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,678 ($556 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,153 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,153 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt931 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,971 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN04-25-17-259-011

Schools near 1541 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: 1541 Dorothea Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$420,000
3
1,653
7,840
3
1
1,116
7,971
2
2
1,392
7,971
$197,500
3
1,070
7,840
$105,000
3
1
1,232
7,971
$349,000
3
1,703
7,840

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