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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,411 sqft$175/sqft
3540 Wakefield Road, Berkley, MI 48072
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,098 sq ftLot Size
1939Year Built
$175/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming Cape Cod in sought after St. John Woods, only steps from downtown Berkley. You will appreciate the generously sized rooms with lots of closet storage and two full baths. inviting and comfortable living with arched doorways, hardwood floors, a lovely fireplace and bay windows. Newer furnace, ac, roof, windows and driveway. Large eat-in kitchen with plenty of cupboards for storage overlooks the treed back yard and paver patio. Formal dining room and delightful living room. First floor bedroom...Charming Cape Cod in sought after St. John Woods, only steps from downtown Berkley. You will appreciate the generously sized rooms with lots of closet storage and two full baths. inviting and comfortable living with arched doorways, hardwood floors, a lovely fireplace and bay windows. Newer furnace, ac, roof, windows and driveway. Large eat-in kitchen with plenty of cupboards for storage overlooks the treed back yard and paver patio. Formal dining room and delightful living room. First floor bedroom could be used as a library or home office. Home did not flood in 2014.
  • Listed by: Maureen Francis 248.644.7000 maureen@MaureenFrancis.com Brokerage DRE #6505190803 • Signature Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Dmitry Koublitsky 248.961.0802 dmitry@skbk.com Brokerage DRE #6505190803 • Signature Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 08/03/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 215066130

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Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

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Location

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Sold By Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

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Property Information for 3540 Wakefield Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,346 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: ST. JOHN WOODS SUB
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: North on Wakefield off of 12 Mile
  • Latitude: 42.504185
  • Longitude: -83.187942
  • Cross Street: N of 12 Mile/W of Coolidge
  • MLS Area Major: Berkley (63253)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2507476010
  • Tax Amount Summer: $4,213.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $133.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,346.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 7 & 8 ST. JOHN WOODS SUB. S 37 FT OF LOT 37, ALSO N 15 FT OF LOT 38
School Information
  • High School District: Berkley
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 52.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 52X119
  • Lot Features: Easement
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 52
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1411.0
  • Building Area Total: 2111.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1411.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 700.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1939
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 7
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Breakfast Nook Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 6
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 13
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 22
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 9
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 3540 Wakefield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554413616

$246,500

+0.5% / yr

Aug 3, 2015

Sold

Realcomp #215066130

$246,500
Aug 3, 2015

Sold

MiRealSource #20838385

$246,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554413616

$246,500

+0.5% / yr

08/03/2015

Sold

Realcomp #215066130

$246,500
08/03/2015

Sold

MiRealSource #20838385

$246,500

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

Public Records for 3540 Wakefield Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,204 ($434 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,412 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,412 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt927 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,186 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1939ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN04-25-07-476-010

Schools near 3540 Wakefield 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pattengill School
PublicPK to 5

Anderson Middle School
Public4 to 8

Berkley High School
Public7 to 12

Shrine Catholic High School
Private9 to 12

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: 3540 Wakefield Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$246,500
3
1,411
6,098
$194,000
4
2,001
$245,900
3
1,943
6,098
$323,000
4
2,493
7,840
$438,000
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1,819
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