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 meticulously 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!
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 meticulously 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!
Property Details
Price:
$450,000
MLS #:
20261011098
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
MultiFamily
Subdivision:
WATCH FARM
Neighborhood:
area02251royaloak
Listed Date:
Feb 25, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,744
Year Built:
1924
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Schools
School District:
RoyalOak
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1744
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
HighSpeedInternet, ProgrammableThermostat
Laundry Features
Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Levels
Two
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Lighting
Fencing
Back Yard, Fencing Allowed
Parking Features
Garage, OnStreet
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Porch
Roof
Asphalt
Financial
Taxes
$7,117
Map
Community
- Address1226 E 6th Street Royal Oak MI
- SubdivisionWATCH FARM
- CityRoyal Oak
- CountyOakland
- Zip Code48067
Subdivisions in Royal Oak
- 610 SOUTH CONDO OCCPN 1732
- ANTEBELLUM OCCPN 112
- ARLINGTON PARK
- ASSESSORS #12
- ASSR’S PLAT NO 14 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSR’S PLAT NO 19 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSR’S PLAT NO 32 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSR’S PLAT NO 39 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSR’S PLAT NO 6 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSRS 11 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSRS 17 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSRS 2 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSRS 26 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSRS 37 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSRS 39 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSRS 4 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSRS 42 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSRS 43 – ROYAL OAK
- ASSRS 6 – ROYAL OAK
- BABCOCK APARTMENT SUB NO 1
- BABCOCK APARTMENTNO 1
- BABCOCK LITTLE FLOWER
- BASSETT & SMITHS NORTH MAIN
- BEACHS
- BENJAMIN ESTATE
- BETSY ROSS
- BEVERLY HILLS
- BEVERLY HILLSNO 2
- BEVERLY WOODS
- BEVERLY WOODS SUB NO 1
- BIRWOOD SUB – ROYAL OAK
- BIRWOOD- ROYAL OAK
- BLENMANS
- BRIARWOOD PARK CONDO OCCPN 1710 -ROYAL OAK
- BRIARWOOD SQUARE OCCPN 21
- BROOKWOOD – ROYAL OAK
- BROWNSTONES OF ROYAL OAK CONDO
- CATALPA PARK
- CENTER STREET LOFTS CONDO OCCPN 1746
- CENTRAL PARK OF ROYAL OAK CONDO OCCPN 1912
- CHARTER OAK CORPS ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
- CLIFFORD HEIGHTS SUB
- COVENTRY PARK HOMES OCCPN 240
- COZY HOMES
- CUMMINGSTON PARK
- DANIEL DAHLS
- DONDERO & SHIPPICASSIE SUB
- EDGEWOOD PARK SUB -ROYAL OAK
- EDGEWOOD PARK-ROYAL OAK
- EDWARD ROSE BLAIR AVE
- EDWARD ROSE WILSON AVE
- ELAINE PARK SUB
- ELOISE PARK
- EMLO PARK
- EXECUTIVE HOUSE OCCPN 150
- F P TAIPALENO 1
- FOREST HEIGHTS
- FOREST HEIGHTSNO 1
- FOREST OAK
- FOURTH AVE
- FOURTH AVENUE SUB
- FOURTH AVENUENO 1
- GARDENIA GROVE
- GEORGE E WEITZELS HIGHLAND ADD
- GOLDEN OAK PARK
- GOLF HOMES
- H L KOPPIN’S SUB
- H L KOPPINS
- H LLOYD CLAWSON 2
- HAMPSHIRE BLVD
- HANNAN & WEBBERS SUNSET PARK
- HARRISON COLLECTION BLDG 7
- HARRISON COLLECTION CONDO BLDG
- HARRY SLATKINS CITY PARK SUB-ROYAL OAK
- HARRY SLATKINS GLENVIEW
- HENDRIE BLVD
- HENDRIE BOULEVARD SUB
- HERBERT L BAKER’S WOODWARD AVE SUB
- HILLCREST MANOR
- HILLCREST- ROYAL OAK
- HILLSIDE HOMES
- HOME GARDENS
- HOME GARDENSNO 1
- HOME PARK
- HOMESTEAD FARMS
- HOUSTONIA SUB
- HUDSON & HANNAN
- HUDSON & HANNAN SUB
- HUNTINGTON WOODS CONDO
- INDIAN OAKS OCCPN 706
- KAYSERS ADD
- KENWOOD
- KNOWLES & LAWSON
- KNOWLES OAK RIDGE
- LEWIS L SMART OWANA AVE
- LINCOLN GROVE
- LINCOLN MANOR SUB
- LINDEN TERRACE OCCPN 19
- LOFTS 11 CONDO OCCPN 1728
- MAIN NORTH LOFTS CONDO
- MAIN ST SQUARE OF ROYAL OAK OCCPN 827
- MAIN STREET CENTRE OCCPN 1071
- MAIN STREET LOFTS CONDO
- MAPLE CREST
- MARY ANGER
- MEADOW PARK ADD
- MEMORIAL PARK SUB
- METROPOLITAN LOFTS CONDO
- MEYERING LAND CO WOODWARD HILLS
- MEYERING LAND CO WOODWARD HILLS SUB
- MILLER
- MONTROSE PARKNO 2
- MONTROSE PARKNO 3
- NORCHESTER WOODS
- NORDWOOD ESTATES
- NORMANDY SQUARE
- NORMANDY VILLAGE
- NORTH DORCHESTER CONDO OCCPN 2071
- NORTH PARK ON WOODWARD
- NORTHWOOD
- NORTHWOOD MEADOWS OCCPN 6
- NORTHWOOD SUB
- NORTHWOOD SUB NO 7
- NORTHWOODNO 2
- NORTHWOODNO 4
- NORTHWOODNO 8
- OAK CREST
- OAK RUN
- OAK SHADE CONDO OCCPN 1043
- OAKFIELD GARDENS REP
- OCCPN NO 1610 SOUTHSIDE CONDO
- ON HARRISON CONDO BLDG 6
- OSGOOD SUB
- PARENT AVE CONDO OCCPN 1830
- PARENT’S SUB
- PARENTS
- PARK WEST CONDO BLDG 3
- PARKDALE MANOR OCCPN 48
- PERKINS PARK
- PRAIRIE LAWN ACRES
- PRAIRIE LAWN ACRES 3
- RAMM & CO’S ROCHESTARR SUB
- RED RUN GOLF
- RED RUN HEIGHTS
- RED RUN HEIGHTS SUB
- RED RUN HEIGHTS SUB NO 2
- RED RUN HEIGHTSNO 1
- RESUB OF WHITE ACRES PARK
- RESUB OF WHITE ACRES PARK SUB
- ROYAL OAK MANOR
- ROYAL SOCIETY HOMES
- ROYAL SOCIETY HOMES SUB
- ROYWOOD
- SCHULERS LUCKY
- SHERMAN STEVENS
- SKYLOFTS MARKET SQUARE CONDO
- STARR ACRES
- STARR GDN FARMS SUB
- STATION 3 LOFTS CONDO OCCPN 1881
- STEPHENSON SUPER-HIGHWAY SUB NO 3-ROYAL OAK
- THE CROSSINGS AT IRVING AVENUE CONDO
- THE FIFTH ROYAL OAK CONDO OCCPN 1702
- THE MARYLAND CLUB OCCPN 897
- TOWAR PARK
- TOWER COURT OCCPN 263
- TROY ST. LOFTS CONDO
- VILLABRYN
- VINSETTA PARKNO 1 – ROYAL OAK
- WALDEN PARK 1
- WALTER O EDGARS
- WATCH FARM
- WATCH FARM SUB
- WESTMINISTER PARK
- WILKS
- WILLSON PARK
- WILLSON PARK SUB
- WOODWARD GROVE LAND COS
- WOODWARD GROVE LAND COS SUB
- WOODWARDSIDE SUB
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Royal Oak as of Apr 07, 2026
136
Single Family Listed
59
Avg DOM
250
Avg $ / SqFt
$535,773
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the WATCH FARM subdivision, 1226 E 6th Street Royal Oak MI is a Single Family for sale in Royal Oak, MI, 48067. It is listed for $450,000 and features 0 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,744 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1924. The current price per square foot is $258. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Royal Oak is $250. The average listing price for Single Family in Royal Oak is $535,773. To schedule a showing of MLS#20261011098 at 1226 E 6th Street in Royal Oak, MI, contact your LoChirco Realty, LLC agent at 586-321-9997.
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