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303 Forest Avenue

Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3.5

Bath

SqFt3,562

Sqft

Acres0.22

Acre(Lot)

Not just a home - a total conversation piece built to last! Perfectly positioned on a prominent corner lot just blocks from downtown Royal Oak, this architecturally distinctive shipping container residence is one of Michigan's most recognizable modern homes. Spanning more than 3,500 square feet above grade and nearly 5,000 square feet including the finished lower level, it proves that exceptional design and everyday livability can exist in the same space. The open-concept interior is defined by soaring ceilings, exposed steel details, and an abundance of natural light that pours through the home's expansive windows. Clean architectural lines are balanced by warm finishes, creating spaces that feel both striking and inviting. Designed for the way people live today, the home offers four bed rooms, three full baths, one powder room, expansive living and entertaining spaces, and a finished lower level with endless flexibility for a media room, fitness studio, or additional gathering space. One of the home's most compelling features is its seamless connection to the outdoors. Multiple outdoor living spaces extend the home's footprint, including a private open-air courtyard at the heart of the residence, a second-floor balcony that offers a quiet retreat above the city, and a detached guest suite tucked behind the attached two-car garage - ideal for visitors, a private office, creative studio, or multigenerational living. Outside, the prominent corner setting creates an unforgettable presence while remaining just a stone's throw from Royal Oak's restaurants, boutiques, parks, pickleball courts, farmers market, and nightlife. Less than 15 minutes to downtown Detroit and Birmingham. Moments from M-1, I-75, and I-696. For the buyer who values exceptional architecture, innovative design, this home is unlike anything else on the market - don't miss it!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,300,000

AD Id : 89663222

MLS Id : 20261065157

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.22 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,562

Year Built : 1926

Garage : 2 Car

County : Oakland

Subdivision: Lawson Baldwin & Hilzinger Add

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3.5 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1
  • Room Information

    Total Rooms: 16 Porches: Balcony,Deck,Porch - Enclosed,Porch,Enclosed

    Interior Features

    Roof: Metal Basement Description: Finished Fireplace: Yes Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Microwave
  • Heating & Cooling

    Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

    Fireplace

    Dining Room,Double Sided

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1926 Building Stories: 2 Story Fireplace: Dining Room,Double Sided Roof: Metal Foundation/Basement: Basement Architecture: Contemporary,Shipping Container
  • Exterior Features

    Lighting Construction: Brick,Metal Siding,Wood
  • Utility Features

    Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water

    Public (Municipal)

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size: 0.22 Lot Dimensions: 60X158 Lot Features: Corner Lot Frontage Feet: 218
  • Property Information

    SQ ft: 3562 Subdivision: Lawson Baldwin & Hilzinger Add Financing: Cash,Conventional

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $1,300,000
  • Listing Information

    Possession: At Close Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 15 SUB OUTLOT A, LAWSON, BALDWIN & HILZINGER ADD LOT 16, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $12,617 Parcel Number: 2515305009
  • Possession

    At Close
  • Legal Information

    Legal Description: Section: T1N, R11E, SEC 15 SUB OUTLOT A, LAWSON, BALDWIN & HILZINGER ADD LOT 16, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME

  • Parking Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Size: 2 Car Garage Description: Direct Access,Attached,Driveway
  • Multi-Unit Information

    Road Frontage: Paved

  • School Information

    School District: Royal Oak
  • Fire Place Information

    Fire Place: Yes Fire Place Location: Dining Room,Double Sided Fire Place Type: Natural,Wood Stove
  • Utility Information

    Water: Public (Municipal) Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/21/2026 @ 11:04

MLS: 20261065157 LISTED BY: Erica Collica Swink , Max Broock, REALTORS®-Detroit 313-324-8430 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd

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