Address
521 N Gainsborough Avenue, Royal Oak, MI
Price
$ 349,000
Property Attributes
- ID#20261083671
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyOAKLAND
- CityRoyal Oak
- AreaRoyal Oak
- NeighborhoodTOWAR PARK
- Zip48067
- StyleBungalow
- Year Built1919
- Taxes$ 6037
- Price$ 349,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1102
- Lot Size0.11 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
Property Description
Charming Royal Oak bungalow offering a bright, welcoming interior and a location just minutes from downtown Royal Oak and only a block from Whittier Park. Hardwood floors carry throughout the home, beginning in the light-filled living room and continuing into the open kitchen and dining area. The renovated kitchen features beautiful countertops, a subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, updated cabinetry and new light fixtures, with a spacious dining area and sliding door providing easy access to the backyard. The main level also includes a bedroom and an updated full bath with tile flooring and a tiled shower surround. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms. Outside, enjoy the covered front porch, fenced backyard and large stamped concrete patio with plenty of room for outdoor dining and entertaining. A move-in-ready home with character, thoughtful updates and easy access to everything downtown Royal Oak has to offer.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Listed $359,000 |
| 10/29/2026 | 3$349,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | PublicSewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | ForcedAir, NaturalGas |
| Cooling | CentralAir |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Garage Spaces | 2.0 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered, Patio, Porch |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | AluminumSiding, VinylSiding |
| Year Built | 1919 |
| Levels | OneAndOneHalf |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| County | Oakland |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | TOWAR PARK |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 6 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | North of E 11 Mile and East of N Main St |
| City | RoyalOakCity_Oakland |
| Disclosures | TaxesHomesteadExempt |
| Entry Location | GroundLevelwSteps |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | RoyalOak |
| MLS Area | Area02251RoyalOak |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6037.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Tax Assessed Value | 142460 |
| Expected Active Date | 2026-10-15 |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| PostalCity | RoyalOak_Oakland |
| Legal Description | T1N, R11E, SEC 15 TOWAR PARK SUB LOT 298 |
Interior Features
| Basement | Unfinished |
|---|---|
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1102.0 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | PublicRecords |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | SquareFeet |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | TwoCarGarage, Detached |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public |
| Foundation Details | Basement, Block |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 40X126 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.11 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Road Frontage Type | Paved |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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