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1226 E 6th Street

Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,744

Sqft

Acres0.11

Acre(Lot)

High-Income Potential Meets Downtown Style Discover the ultimate opportunity for house hacking or smart investing with this beautifully updated, turn-key duplex located in the heart of Royal Oak, Michigan. Perfectly positioned on a prime corner lot, this property offers the rare chance to live in one unit while the other pays your mortgage, providing unmatched affordability in one of Oakland County’s most sought-after zip codes. This home seamlessly blends modern updates with that classic, cozy Royal Oak vibe, making it an ideal choice for an owner-occupant looking to offset their living expenses with immediate rental income. The location is a commuter’s dream, offering easy access to the vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment of downtown Royal Oak. The property itself has been meti culously maintained with a focus on longevity and aesthetic appeal, featuring a fresh interior paint palette, professionally cleaned carpets, and newly installed blinds. The main floor bathroom shines, while the exterior boasts new cement work and a custom-built retaining wall that enhances the side garden's curb appeal. Both units enjoy the convenience of private entries, ensuring privacy for both the owner and the tenant. Functionality is at the forefront of this income-generating property, which is already registered as a rental duplex with the City of Royal Oak. The lower-level tenant, who is currently on a month-to-month lease, would love to stay, providing a seamless transition for the new owner. Residents will appreciate the shared laundry facilities and the abundance of storage space in the basement and the detached 2 car garage. Plenty of on street easy parking. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer looking for an affordable entry into the market or an investor seeking a high-demand rental, this move-in ready duplex is a standout choice in the current Royal Oak real estate market. Favorable FHA terms? No problem!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Multifamily

Price : $450,000

AD Id : 75604572

MLS Id : 20261011098

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.11 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,744

Year Built : 1924

Garage : Garage,On Street

County : Oakland

Subdivision: Watch Farm

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Feature Features

  • Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2
  • Room Information

    Porches: Porch - Covered,Porch,Covered

    Interior Features

    Cable Available,Circuit Breakers,Laundry Facility,High Spd Internet Avail,Programmable Thermostat Roof: Asphalt Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Heating & Cooling

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

    Water Heater

    Natural Gas

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1924 Building Stories: 2 Story Total Units: 2 Roof: Asphalt Foundation/Basement: Basement Architecture: Colonial
  • Exterior Features

    Lighting,Fenced Construction: Vinyl
  • Utility Features

    Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water

    Public (Municipal) Water Heat: Natural Gas

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size: 0.11 Lot Dimensions: 39X130 Frontage Feet: 39
  • Property Information

    SQ ft: 1744 Subdivision: Watch Farm Financing: Cash,Conventional,VA

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $470,000
  • Listing Information

    Possession: Negotiable Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 22 WATCH FARM SUB LOT 76

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $7,117 Parcel Number: 2522258007
  • Possession

    Negotiable
  • Legal Information

    Legal Description: Section: T1N, R11E, SEC 22 WATCH FARM SUB LOT 76

  • Unit 1 Information

    # of Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit 2 Information

    # of Bedrooms: 1

  • School Information

    School District: Royal Oak
  • Utility Information

    Water: Public (Municipal) Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/10/2026 @ 22:59

MLS: 20261011098 LISTED BY: Nancy R Robinson , Real Broker, LLC Berkley 248-224-1013 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd

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