1711 Dorothea Road

Sold 2/16/15
Sold 2/16/15
Nice front porch has been recently painted and looks great.
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Back porch of the home.
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All Doors and Moldings are Refinished Vintage.jpg
The living room has recently been painted and the hardwood flooring re-finished.
Living Room with Refinished Hardwood Floor.jpg
The master bedroom has a balcony overlooking the large back yard.
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Vintage Dining Room Fixture.jpg
Dining Room with Refinished Hdwd Flooring.jpg
Farm-style kitchen.
Recently painted, this vintage kitchen has a breakfast room attached.
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The Breakfast Room.jpg
Arched Doorway to Breakfast Room.jpg
Well-Maintained Vintage Kitchen.jpg
Newer Windows on Second Floor.jpg
All Vintage Hardware and Molding.jpg
Dining Room Door to Kitchen.jpg
Linen closet.
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Master Bdrm View of Balcony and Yard.jpg
Bedroom #2 with WIC and Sconce Lighting.jpg
One of the Vintage Sconces in the Living Room.jpg
One of the Vintage Sconces.jpg
Original Sconces Throughout.jpg
Full Bath.jpg
Pedestal Sink.jpg
Basketweave tile.jpg
Two Car Garage.jpg
View from Balcony of Deep Yard.jpg
Deep Lot, Well-Maintained Trees.jpg
Clean, Dry Basement.jpg
Bedroom #3 Overlooks Street.jpg
Walk-in Closet in Master.jpg
The Basement is Water-proofed.jpg
Washer and Dryer in Clean, Dry Basement.jpg
Sold
Last Sold Price
$169,000
3 beds1,085 sqft

1711 Dorothea Road, Berkley, MI 48072

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1926Year Built
$156/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This historic 1926 Berkley colonial has been in the same family since it was built. It is well cared for & still retains all the original hardware & lighting fixtures. The features include: professionally restored hardwood flooring throughout, new roof in 2012, most newer windows (2nd flr), updated furnace & AC, updated electrical & copper plumbing. The basement is water-proofed & had NO water from the August 2014 flood! There is a grand front porch that welcomes you. The large living room & formal...This historic 1926 Berkley colonial has been in the same family since it was built. It is well cared for & still retains all the original hardware & lighting fixtures. The features include: professionally restored hardwood flooring throughout, new roof in 2012, most newer windows (2nd flr), updated furnace & AC, updated electrical & copper plumbing. The basement is water-proofed & had NO water from the August 2014 flood! There is a grand front porch that welcomes you. The large living room & formal dining room have hardwood flooring & original sconces & chandelier. The farm-style kitchen has a breakfast room. The house was re-painted throughout w/in the last 3 months. Even the basement was painted. All appliances in the home are included. The lot is extra-deep & runs far behind the detached garage. More than 2 blocks west of Woodward, the home is in a quiet area but still a quick commute to major expressways. This home will please those looking for a perfectly maintained vintage home!
  • Listed by: Marjorie E. Duncan 248.752.8118 mduncan@cbwm.com Brokerage DRE #348751BR0026 • Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel-Bir
Listing closed: 02/16/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 214128552
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Property Information for 1711 Dorothea Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,874 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Oakland County
  • Subdivision Name: PERRY-MORTENSON CO'S PLEASANT HOMES SUB
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Waterfront: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: West off Woodward
  • Latitude: 42.496997
  • Longitude: -83.173784
  • Cross Street: N of Catalpa/W of Woodward
  • MLS Area Major: Area02253Berkley
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2517259001
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,810.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $64.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,874.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Perry-Mortenson Co's Pleasant homes Sub. Lot 198
School Information
  • High School District: Berkley
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Garage Door Opener

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X159
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1085.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1085.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 627.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1926
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Appliances: Dryer, Humidifier, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 7x5
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 17x13
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 6x6
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Breakfast Nook Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Agent

Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1711 Dorothea Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2015

Sold

Realcomp #214128552

$169,000—
Feb 13, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488220720

$169,000—
Jan 4, 2015

Contract Signed

Realcomp #214128552

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2015

Sold

Realcomp #214128552

$169,000
02/13/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488220720

$169,000
01/04/2015

Contract Signed

Realcomp #214128552

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Public records

1711 Dorothea Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,086 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,086 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

7,971 SqFt

Schools near 1711 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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