Active listing · Agent owned · MLS #20261067322

1431 Marywood Drive, Royal Oak

$535,000

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About this home

"Unspoiled mid-century modern” only begins to describe this exceptional home. Highlights: Ranch style living, attached two car garage, generous bedroom sizes, expansive basement, private outdoor living which should put this home at the top of your list. Thoughtfully maintained with a careful eye toward authenticity, it is a true showpiece. Lush landscaping creates distinctive curb appeal, while the sprawling interior feels open, inviting and versatile. The expansive living and dining areas feature tall windows with plantation shutters and a gas fireplace, offering abundant natural light by day and cozy ambiance by night. The custom-renovated kitchen pairs period-appropriate style with modern functionality, high-end appliances and meticulous attention to detail. Just beyond, the breezeway family room overlooks the garden oasis and provides a peaceful setting for relaxing or reading. Three spacious bedrooms are privately situated away from the main living areas. The home includes a beautifully finished black-and-white tiled full bath, plus a private half bath in the primary bedroom. The large basement adds substantial living space, including a 30-by-24-foot recreation area—ideal for a home gym, game room, theater or combination of all three—as well as a conveniently located quarter bath. Outside, perennial and native plantings surround the patio and additional seating areas, creating a serene retreat in the city. Major updates include the kitchen (2020), roof (2021), whole-house generator (2022), newer windows and HVAC, and new driveway concrete, aggregate-stone walkway and steps (2024). Move right in or add your own personal touch. Agent owned.

The facts

Price$535,000
Original price$585,000
Price cut−$50,000
Beds3
Baths1 full, 2 half
Square feet3,018
TypeSingle family residence
SubdivisionEVANS HIGHLAND 2
CountyOakland
MLS #20261067322
Listed2026-08-22
Days on market64
Year built1953
Possession31–60 days after closing
Stories1 story
BasementFinished
HeatingForced air, Natural gas
FoundationBasement, Block, Slab
Garage spaces2.0
Water / SewerCity water & sewer
FireplaceYes
Parcel number2516254012
Listing officePowell Real Estate

Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours

This seller today You, the year after buying
Taxable value$131,990about $267,500
Yearly property tax$5,062about $10,155

Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. That's about $5,093 a year more than this seller pays. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $190,330. Your taxable value resets to the SEV the year after you buy, and assessors usually raise it to about half the sale price. Estimate uses Royal Oak's 2025 homestead rate of 37.96 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Royal Oak's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.

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