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$282,389$356 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $280,000 on Jul 27, 2026

2879 ROYAL AVE

BERKLEY, MI 48072
2
Beds
1
Baths
794 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$282K
$249K low$316K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Jul 27, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,265 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$125,480 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,960

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 41 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Angell Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Anderson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Berkley High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Berkley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48072These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,368
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,907 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,716
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,262
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

2879 Royal Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Berkley 48072
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Oakland County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Oakland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Oakland County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Oakland County

What homes are worth in Berkley 48072

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$217K$671K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Berkley 48072.

How it measures up in Berkley 48072

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkley 48072.

Estimated value$282,389
CheaperTypical $327,093Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$356
CheaperTypical $288Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area794 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,099 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 2879 Royal Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkley 48072Oakland County
Estimated valuepricier than$282,38923% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35691% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than794 ft²5% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac39% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than195068% of homes19% of homes

About 2879 Royal Ave

How much is 2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI is $282,389 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $248,918 to $315,860. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI last sell?

2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI last sold on Jul 27, 2026 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI?

2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 794 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI built?

2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI?

2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI is assigned to Angell Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Anderson Middle School (middle), rated A; Berkley High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Berkley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI compare to other homes in Berkley 48072?

Among the 6,648 homes in Berkley 48072, it is worth more than 23% of them ($282,389 against a typical $327,093), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($356 against a typical $288), it is bigger than 5% of them (794 ft² against a typical 1,099 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1950 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Oakland County, it is worth more than 30% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2879 Royal Ave, Berkley, MI was $3,265. The county assessed it at $125,480.

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