Sought after arts and craft bungalow! Walk to Trader Joe’s, Kruse & Muer’s, Donut Cutter and more! Great front porch to relax and sip your favorite bev. Wood burning fireplace with original mantel and built ins. Statement woodwork, hardwoods throughout, fun nooks add interest to every room. This 1920’s built home has the charm of a bygone era, but with modern updates, including a new 2.5 car garage, electrical in kitchen and baths and copper plumbing. This one is a gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shondell Patterson• The Agency Hall & Hunter
Bought with Lora Kazanjian• Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Sought after arts and craft bungalow! Walk to Trader Joe’s, Kruse & Muer’s, Donut Cutter and more! Great front porch to relax and sip your favorite bev. Wood burning fireplace with original mantel and built ins. Statement woodwork, hardwoods throughout, fun nooks add interest to every room. This 1920’s built home has the charm of a bygone era, but with modern updates, including a new 2.5 car garage, electrical in kitchen and baths and copper plumbing. This one is a gem!
REALCOMP #217094594
Dec 6, 2017
Sold
$215,000
$196/sq ft
Oct 30, 2017
Pending
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Oct 19, 2017
Listed
$209,000
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 12, 1995
Sold
$71,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1977
Sold
$26,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1970
Sold
$18,350
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,408 (+2.4%)
2024
$4,306 (+11.5%)
2023
$3,862 (+5.0%)
2022
$3,678 (+2.3%)
2021
$3,597 (−0.3%)
2020
$3,609
2019
$3,612 (+4.6%)
2018
$3,454 (+44.7%)
2017
$2,387 (−0.9%)
2016
$2,409 (−2.8%)
2015
$2,478 (+7.6%)
2014
$2,303 (+2.8%)
2013
$2,241
Tax history for 1257 Dorothea Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,408 (+2.4%)
2024
$4,306 (+11.5%)
2023
$3,862 (+5.0%)
2022
$3,678 (+2.3%)
2021
$3,597 (−0.3%)
2020
$3,609
2019
$3,612 (+4.6%)
2018
$3,454 (+44.7%)
2017
$2,387 (−0.9%)
2016
$2,409 (−2.8%)
2015
$2,478 (+7.6%)
2014
$2,303 (+2.8%)
2013
$2,241
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,492 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,097
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
04-25-17-260-018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Smart Thermostat
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,097
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Cedar
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 150
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $23,052,385
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Berkley
Location Information
Directions: Dorthea runs west off Woodward
Subdivision Name: VINSETTA PARK - BERKLEY
Cross Street: N of Catalpa/W of Woodward
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,097
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,492 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Oakland County
APN: 04-25-17-260-018
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Rogers Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Berkley High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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Berkley, MI • 48072
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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$300,000 – $363,000
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