Berkley's leading home seller presents this inviting bungalow that lives larger than you'd expect, offering an open floor plan, a generous kitchen, and a fantastic walkable location. A large covered front porch is the perfect spot to wave to the neighbors before stepping into a bright living room with crown molding, arched entryways, and a big picture window. The open layout flows into the formal dining room and a large kitchen with plenty of counter space, shaker-style cabinetry, a subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula with room to gather, and a walk-in pantry. Just off the dining room, a nice-sized office with a door wall leads out to the rear porch, patio, and private fenced backyard. A main-floor bedroom with a built-in closet system and a full bath complete the first level. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is a cozy retreat with vaulted ceilings, built-in niches, and a walk-in closet, plus an unfinished attic for extra storage. The full basement offers laundry, glass block windows, and tons of open space to make your own. A detached two-car garage rounds it all out. Walk to Westborn, Woodward, and downtown Royal Oak. Welcome Home!
Royal Gardens, located between Coolidge Highway and Greenfield Road, is a residential and walkable Berkley neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around 12 Mile Road at Coolidge Highway, where sidewalk storefronts, espresso counters, and small-service shops set a steady, everyday rhythm. Brick ranches and tidy bungalows sit on calm blocks with mature trees and short drives to larger retail corridors. Anderson Park adds open lawn and play space that shapes the area’s outdoor routine. Nearby, the Berkley Coffee & Taphouse and the Berkley Theatre anchor local culture with a low-key, community-minded feel.
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Market insights
971 Harvard Rd · $315,000
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$315,000
Median sale price in this area is $409,154. (30% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Seven rooms
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms: one on the second floor and one on the entry level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the entry level
Kitchen
Dishwasher, disposal, range/oven, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Patio
Porch
Home design
One-and-a-half-story home
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Construction
Built in 1922
Vinyl siding
Basement foundation
Utilities
Public water
Natural gas
Gas water heater
Electricity and solar
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GREAT LOCATION ON ONE OF BERKLEY'S BEST STREETS. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. LARGE KITCHEN WITH TONS OF CABINETS AND PLENTY OF COUNTER SPACE. NEWER KITCHEN APPLIANCES STAY INCLUDING THE GAS STOVE. LARGE FORMAL DINING ROOM IS ATTACHED TO NICE SIZED FAMILY ROOM WITH DOOR WALL LEADING TO REAR PORCH, PATIO, AND PRIVATE PARK-LIKE BACKYARD WITH A LOT OF PERENNIALS. HARDWOOD FLOORS APPEAR TO BE UNDER CARPETING. CLEAN UPDATED BATHROOM. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM WITH EXPOSED WOOD FLOORING COULD BE A MASTER BEDROOM. TWO UPPER BEDROOMS, WITH ONE WAITING FOR YOUR FINISHING TOUCHES. POSSIBLE POTENTIAL TO ADD 2ND FLOOR BATH. LARGE, DRY, UNFINISHED BASEMENT HAS BEEN WATERPROFFED, GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS COULD BE TURNED INTO A GREAT REC ROOM. WASHER AND DRYER STAY. THE FURNACE WAS NEW IN 2016, AND COPPER PLUMBING, ELECTRIC UPDATED. LARGE WALLSIDE WINDOWS ARE UNDER WARRANTY AND PROVIDE A LOT OF NATURAL LIGHT. TWO-CAR GARAGE WITH DOOR OPENER. LARGE, COVERED FRONT PORCH. WALK TO WESTBORN, WOODWARD, AND DOWNTOWN ROYAL OAK. MUCH, MUCH MORE. ENJOY, AND PLAN YOUR PARTY FOR WOODWARD CRUISE AS THIS HOME IS GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. MUCH, MUCH MORE. BATVAI. OPEN HOUSE IF STILL AVAILABLE, 5-20,1-3 PM. BATVAI
REALCOMP #20230036298
Jun 16, 2023
Sold
$275,000
$141/sq ft
May 17, 2023
Pending
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May 15, 2023
Listed
$265,000
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1971
Sold
$19,650
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,101 (+2.4%)
2024
$4,982 (+102.2%)
2023
$2,464 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,347 (+2.3%)
2021
$2,295 (−0.3%)
2020
$2,303
2019
$2,305 (+4.6%)
2018
$2,204 (+1.3%)
2017
$2,177 (−0.9%)
2016
$2,196 (−2.8%)
2015
$2,259 (+7.6%)
2014
$2,099
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.25
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,140 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,080
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,080
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
04-25-17-477-011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
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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Historical weather
Berkley, MI • 48072 1922
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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