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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,016 sqft$227/sqft
1978 Earlmont Road, Berkley, MI 48072
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$227/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

First time on market in 70 years! Classic brick Cape Cod located in desirable Oakland Manor of Berkley on a 100 x 124 lot. This amazing home has been the residence to the Cana Lutheran Church pastors and families since 1956. 1st floor features living room with natural fireplace, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, full bathroom plus a library. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms and full bathroom. Attached two car garage with breezeway adjoins the home. Much of basement has been waterproofed. Gas...First time on market in 70 years! Classic brick Cape Cod located in desirable Oakland Manor of Berkley on a 100 x 124 lot. This amazing home has been the residence to the Cana Lutheran Church pastors and families since 1956. 1st floor features living room with natural fireplace, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, full bathroom plus a library. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms and full bathroom. Attached two car garage with breezeway adjoins the home. Much of basement has been waterproofed. Gas forced air furnace, central air and back up sump pump. This home has been tax exempt for 70 years so no assessed value, no current taxes or tax records exist, the new buyer will be assessed appropriately as the exemption will automatically terminate upon transfer/purchase. Home is in need of updating but all the bones are fantastic.
  • Listed by: Gary W Newville 248.320.2487 gnewville@theagencyre.com • The Agency Hall & Hunter
  • Listed by: Jason H McKevitt 248.202.1380 jmckevitt@theagencyre.com • The Agency Hall & Hunter
Listing closed: 08/20/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MiRealSource, MLS#: 60920738

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$419,500

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

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Location

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Property Information for 1978 Earlmont Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: S outh of 12 Mile, betwe
  • Directions: East off Coolidge on Earlmont, 3 blocks South of 12 mile. Between Henley & Mortenson Blvd.
  • Latitude: 42.500854
  • Longitude: -83.177491
  • MLS Area Major: Berkley (63253)
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 2517130016
School Information
  • High School District: Berkley
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 100.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 125.00
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2016.0
  • Building Area Total: 3308.0
  • Living Area: 2016.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Wood Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Sump Pump
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Breezeway, Enclosed
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Total Rooms: 11
Room Information
Room 1
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 13x11
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 13x11
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Description: Ceramic
  • Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 19x14
  • Length: 19.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 11x13
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Description: Laminate
  • Dimensions: 15x20
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Width: 20.0
Room 7
  • Description: Laminate
  • Dimensions: 15x16
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Dimensions: 14x10
  • Length: 14.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bedroom 5
  • Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 14x11
  • Length: 14.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Width: 11.0
Room 10
  • Description: Ceramic
  • Dimensions: 15.00 x 20.00
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Width: 20.0
Room 11
  • Dimensions: 15.00 x 16.00
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 16.0

Property History for 1978 Earlmont Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909811108

$457,000
Aug 20, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60920738

$457,000
Aug 20, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #20250032719

$457,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909811108

$457,000
08/20/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60920738

$457,000
08/20/2025

Sold

Realcomp #20250032719

$457,000

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

Public Records for 1978 Earlmont Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Stories1Lot Size12,502 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Renovated2014ZoningMECountyOAKLANDAPN04-25-17-130-016

Schools near 1978 Earlmont 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: 1978 Earlmont Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$457,000
4
2,016
12,632
$160,000
3
2,385
6,098
$345,000
3
1,357
6,098
$373,000
4
2,400
13,500
$244,000
4
1,500
$254,900
3
1,500
6,250

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