Welcome to this charming Colonial in Royal Oak's desirable Charter Oak / Arlington Heights neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers 1,338 square feet of above-grade living space on a 50 x 111 lot, complemented by a finished basement and a detached 2-car garage. The main level features an open, highly sought-after floor plan with an upgraded kitchen, refined trim and finishes, and refinished original hardwood floors throughout. The finished basement includes a bar area and provides excellent additional living, entertaining, or flex space, with a convenient half bath on the lower level. Recent updates deliver modern reliability and peace of mind, including a new oven from 2021, a new roof on both the house and garage with transferable warranty from 2022, a new garage door coil from 2023, a new compressor/pump from 2025, a new hot water heater from 2025, a new sump pump from 2026, and a powered privacy fence installed in 2026. Enjoy the private backyard with patio space, ideal for outdoor living, plus the convenience of the 2-car detached garage. The location is excellent--close to downtown Royal Oak's restaurants, shops, and entertainment, nearby parks, and with easy access via Crooks and 13 Mile. Royal Oak schools. Move-in ready with substantial recent mechanical and exterior improvements already completed. Don't miss this opportunity in one of Royal Oak's established neighborhoods.