Last Sold Price
4 beds1,775 sqft$197/sqft
947 Princeton Road, Berkley, MI 48072

Description

Pending inspection continue to show Wow! Incredibly unique 3 story Colonial well maintained and updated by longtime owners! The best of both worlds - vintage period charm and character with modern, open living spaces. Beautiful vaulted ceiling entry foyer welcomes you in; continue into the spacious living room with divided glass door to a sunny library/study. Open dining room and kitchen features marble-tiled gas fireplace, breakfast bar and doorwall to back deck. 3 bedrooms on second floor all have...Pending inspection continue to show Wow! Incredibly unique 3 story Colonial well maintained and updated by longtime owners! The best of both worlds - vintage period charm and character with modern, open living spaces. Beautiful vaulted ceiling entry foyer welcomes you in; continue into the spacious living room with divided glass door to a sunny library/study. Open dining room and kitchen features marble-tiled gas fireplace, breakfast bar and doorwall to back deck. 3 bedrooms on second floor all have WIC's and share a full bath. Follow the stairs up to the 3rd floor master with amazing skylights and custom en suite full bath! New roof and hot water in '17, french drain in yard and basement fully waterproofed in '10. This house had no water during the 2014 flood! Gorgeous backyard with 2.5 car garage with second floor storage, workshop and 220v. Enjoy award winning Berkley schools. Welcome home!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/26/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by James R. Shaffer Jr • Brokerage DRE #6505338536 • Keller Williams Royal Oak Market Center
    P: (734)-748-6953 C: (248)-834-3030 jimshaffersellshouses@yahoo.com

Property Details for 947 Princeton Road

Status
MLS #
217026778
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$2,481 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1926
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
Subdivision Name
PERRY-MORTENSON CO'S ROYAL GARDENS
Architectural Style
Colonial
Waterfront
No

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Royal Oak Market Center

Sold By Max Broock, REALTORS®-Bloomfield Hills

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Building Information for 947 Princeton Road

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

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$1,986 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,779

Property Taxes

$207

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 947 Princeton Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: N of 11 Mile, W of Woodward
  • Latitude: 42.489882
  • Longitude: -83.164042
  • Cross Street: N of 11 Mile/W of Woodward
  • MLS Area Major: Berkley (63253)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2517480014
  • Tax Amount Summer: $2,373.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $108.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,481.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 17 PERRY-MORTENSON CO'S ROYAL GARDENS SUB. LOT 61
  • Association: No
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: 40.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40X116
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 40
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1775.0
  • Building Area Total: 2705.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1775.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 930.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1926
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Three
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Spa Hottub
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 6
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 10
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 5
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 4
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Library
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 947 Princeton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598165507

$350,000
May 26, 2017

Sold

Realcomp #217026778

$350,000
May 26, 2017

Sold

MiRealSource #21280192

$350,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598165507

$350,000
05/26/2017

Sold

Realcomp #217026778

$350,000
05/26/2017

Sold

MiRealSource #21280192

$350,000

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

Public Records for 947 Princeton Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,525 ($377 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,526 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,526 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt838 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,661 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN04-25-17-480-014

Schools near 947 Princeton Road

This home is within Royal Oak Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Northwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Royal Oak Middle School
Public6 to 8

Royal Oak High School
Public9 to 12

Churchill Community Ed. Center
Public9 to 12

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