FOR LEASE - - 1/2 Berkley duplex conveniently located near the Woodward Corridor, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Ferndale, and Downtown Berkley, this freshly painted 2-bedroom, 1-bath half-duplex offers classic charm and comfortable living. Spacious formal living room & formal dining room / hardwood floors throughout / each unit has a separate entrance / covered front porch allows you to enjoy the charming tree-lined neighborhood / PRIVATE & separate basement with laundry / heat and electricity are separately metered for each tenant / coved archways in living room and dining room / off-street parking / MINIMUM CREDIT SCORE : 660 / Employment letter / two recent pay stubs / 1 month Security Deposit / $300 non-refundable cleaning fee / NO SMOKERS / NO PETS. Rent includes lawn mowing and snow removal.
Listed by Beverly A McCotter• Max Broock, REALTORS-Birmingham
Unique featuresSnow Removal, Off Street Parking, Heat
Snow Removal
Off Street Parking
Heat
Around 1247 Franklin Rd
Schools
Places
Transit
8/10
Rogers Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Berkley High School
Public, 7-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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About Pleasant
Gardens
Pleasant Gardens, located between 12 Mile Rd and Catalpa Dr, is a residential and walkable Berkley neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and compact mid-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 12 Mile Rd and Coolidge Hwy crossroads, where small storefronts, patios, and sidewalk chatter set the daily rhythm. Local pillars include Berkley Coffee, Amici’s Pizza, and the Berkley Theatre, each adding a distinct, lived-in sense of place. Streets read as tidy and intimate, with ranches and bungalows set behind deep lawns and mature maples. Pocket parks and school grounds create open sightlines and casual gathering space. The layout favors short errands on foot and calm loops for an evening stroll.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Historical weather
Berkley, MI • 48072
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Listing provided courtesy of: Max Broock, REALTORS-Birmingham
Listing agent: Beverly A McCotter (2487637464)
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Last Updated: 2026-08-23T12:26:06.568Z
1247 Franklin Rd is a 1013 square foot property with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. 1247 Franklin Rd is located in Berkley, the 48072 zipcode, and the Berkley School District.