Buyer wouldn't perform, so his loss is your gain! Great location in a wonderful sub, plus curb appeal! Beautiful tree-lined street showcases this property, which is filled with natural light. Spacious rms, hdwd throughout (except kitchen & baths), large lot with plenty of rm to expand . Vestibule entry front & rear, both w/ closets. Living rm w/ natl fireplace & door to enclosed porch. Formal dining rm w/ built-ins & large eat-in kitchen overlook the park-like yard. Paneled library/office, off front hall, w/ bookshelves & small writing desk. Curving staircase features leaded glass window. 3 of the bedrms would accommodate a king-sized bed; 2 have built-ins. Good closet space, incl. walk-in cedar & linen closets on 2nd floor, plus an add'l. closet & pantry in bsmt. Finished area in bsmt has nat fireplace plus an egress window. Large, bright laundry rm, plus good sized work rm. Att. garage w/ direct access, rear facing entrance. Home warranty offered. Agent related to seller.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$310Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Smith• Real Estate One-Royal Oak
Bought with Unidentified Agent• Unidentified Office
Buyer wouldn't perform, so his loss is your gain! Great location in a wonderful sub, plus curb appeal! Beautiful tree-lined street showcases this property, which is filled with natural light. Spacious rms, hdwd throughout (except kitchen & baths), large lot with plenty of rm to expand . Vestibule entry front & rear, both w/ closets. Living rm w/ natl fireplace & door to enclosed porch. Formal dining rm w/ built-ins & large eat-in kitchen overlook the park-like yard. Paneled library/office, off front hall, w/ bookshelves & small writing desk. Curving staircase features leaded glass window. 3 of the bedrms would accommodate a king-sized bed; 2 have built-ins. Good closet space, incl. walk-in cedar & linen closets on 2nd floor, plus an add'l. closet & pantry in bsmt. Finished area in bsmt has nat fireplace plus an egress window. Large, bright laundry rm, plus good sized work rm. Att. garage w/ direct access, rear facing entrance. Home warranty offered. Agent related to seller.
Greater Lansing AoR #21153132
Jul 29, 2015
Sold
$465,000
$167/sq ft
Jul 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2015
Listed
$475,000
$171/sq ft
REALCOMP #214107934
Nov 10, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 15, 2014
Listed
$485,000
$174/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1984
Sold
$120,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,100 (+1.9%)
2024
$12,853 (+4.8%)
2023
$12,265 (+5.2%)
2022
$11,658 (−0.9%)
2021
$11,761 (−1.9%)
2020
$11,986 (+1.1%)
2019
$11,859 (+0.8%)
2018
$11,768 (+0.2%)
2017
$11,748 (−18.8%)
2016
$14,463 (+60.5%)
2015
$9,012 (−0.6%)
2014
$9,064
Tax history for 1320 Dorchester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,100 (+1.9%)
2024
$12,853 (+4.8%)
2023
$12,265 (+5.2%)
2022
$11,658 (−0.9%)
2021
$11,761 (−1.9%)
2020
$11,986 (+1.1%)
2019
$11,859 (+0.8%)
2018
$11,768 (+0.2%)
2017
$11,748 (−18.8%)
2016
$14,463 (+60.5%)
2015
$9,012 (−0.6%)
2014
$9,064
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
2,394
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
08-20-30-352-008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
A district intent is not available for this zoning district
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Office
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
May 1, 2026 • Final
Res - renovation
Remodel
Mar 14, 2025 • Final
Res - electrical
Install a level two electric vehicle charging station.
Electrical
Ev charger
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Basement
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 16
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Direction Faces: South
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,473
Below Grade Finished Area: 312
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Wood Siding
Has Home Warranty
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 80
Lot Size : 80 x 141.8
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,045.63
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
Schools Information
School District: Birmingham City School District
Location Information
Directions: East off Adams, North of Maple
Subdivision Name: Birmingham Estates Sub
Cross Street: Maple
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,394
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Oakland County
APN: 08-20-30-352-008
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Harlan Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Derby Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$821,000 – $994,000
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