$225,000
SOLD AUG 21, 2025

525 Marlin Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067

2 Beds
2 Baths
774 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$291 Per Sq Ft

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2-minute walk to Cody Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming Home with Fully Finished Basement in the Heart of Royal Oak! This beautifully updated home offers spacious and versatile living with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a cozy inviting family room. The stylish kitchen features granite countertops, and the heated front porch adds warmth and charm year-round. Outside, enjoy a private fenced yard with a brick paver patio, large storage shed, and a peaceful setting with a park just steps away at the end of the street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Van Maele

Top Agent Realty License #6501389915 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Shaffer

Good Company License #6502380733

Good Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x110

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • 774 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level
  • Finished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Royal Oak Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2515126029
  • $3,300 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,103

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1924
  • State Equalized Value: 95300.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2010
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1224
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 450
  • Total Sq Ft: 774
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 558

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 40
  • Porch Type: Porch - Enclosed, Porch, Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: No Garage
  • Garage Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X110
  • Parcel Number: 2515126029

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2418.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 685.0000
  • Total Tax: 3103.0000
  • Taxable Value: 83130.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2016
Closed on
Apr 11, 2016
Sold by
Chesney Krystine and Chesney Christopher
Bought by
Reynolds Christopher
Seller's Agent
David Elya
Brookview Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Marcinak
Real Estate One Troy
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
3.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.88%
Original Mortgage
$137,600
Outstanding Balance
$109,905
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,742

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2013
Closed on
Sep 17, 2013
Sold by
Johnson Ryan M and Johnson Paula
Bought by
Chesney Krystine and Chesney Christopher
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Nagy Street
EXP Realty Nagy Group
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Nagy Street
KW Domain
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$119,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-4.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.02%
Original Mortgage
$115,430
Interest Rate
4.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2004
Sold by
Dybow3ski Donald M and Dybowski Suphaporn
Bought by
Johnson Ryan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,700
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 1996
Sold by
Brewster Lori L
Bought by
Dybowski Donald M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $145,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $119,000 Abstract Title Agency
Warranty Deed $138,000 Devon Title Agency
Deed $73,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $137,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,430 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,700 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $110,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Sold $225,000 0.0% $291 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $225,000 +55.2% $291 / Sq Ft
04/11/2016 04/11/16 Sold $145,000 +3.6% $118 / Sq Ft
02/28/2016 02/28/16 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2016 02/23/16 For Sale $140,000 +17.6% $114 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Sold $119,000 -4.7% $154 / Sq Ft
07/17/2013 07/17/13 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2013 05/02/13 For Sale $124,900 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,443 $95,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,937 $84,720 $0 $0
2020 $2,427 $74,960 $0 $0
2018 $2,937 $70,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,910 $70,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $50,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $48,030 $0 $0
2011 -- $46,220 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20251010331

Realcomp

APN: 25-15-126-029