1659 Columbia Road

Sold 9/9/19
Sold 9/9/19
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Last Sold Price
$198,900
4 beds1,236 sqft
1659 Columbia Road, Berkley, MI 48072
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
$161/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Great opportunity to own a charming Berkley bungalow! Living room with cozy fireplace and coved ceilings. Dining room is filled with natural light from large windows. Bright kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. Two nice sized bedrooms share a full bath on the first floor. Second floor with large wood panel hallway leads to two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. Basement has plenty of room for storage and laundry. Relax and enjoy a nice day on the enclosed front porch. Spacious backyard...Great opportunity to own a charming Berkley bungalow! Living room with cozy fireplace and coved ceilings. Dining room is filled with natural light from large windows. Bright kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. Two nice sized bedrooms share a full bath on the first floor. Second floor with large wood panel hallway leads to two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. Basement has plenty of room for storage and laundry. Relax and enjoy a nice day on the enclosed front porch. Spacious backyard with detached garage. Welcome Home!
  • Listed by: James R Shaffer Jr 248.288.3500 jimshaffersellshouses@yahoo.com Brokerage DRE #6505338536 • KW Metro
Listing closed: 09/09/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 219074021

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Property Information for 1659 Columbia Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,104 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Oakland County
  • Subdivision Name: BENJAMIN F MORTENSON'S PLEASANT GRDNS
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: North of 11 Mile and West of Woodward Ave.
  • Latitude: 42.4904
  • Longitude: -83.172842
  • Cross Street: N of 11 Mile/W of Woodward Ave.
  • MLS Area Major: Berkley (63253)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2517457004
  • Tax Amount Summer: $2,966.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $138.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,104.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 17 BENJAMIN F MORTENSON'S PLEASANT GARDENS SUB. LOT 197
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Berkley
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: One Car Garage, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00X116.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1236.0
  • Building Area Total: 1972.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1236.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 736.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1949
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Sump Pump
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 9
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 6
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 9
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 7
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1659 Columbia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #655109514

$198,900—
Sep 9, 2019

Sold

Realcomp #219074021

$198,900—
Sep 9, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #21637804

$198,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #655109514

$198,900
09/09/2019

Sold

Realcomp #219074021

$198,900
09/09/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #21637804

$198,900

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Public Records for 1659 Columbia Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$5,504 ($459 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,236 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,236 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,793 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN04-25-17-457-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1659 Columbia Road

This home is within Berkley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rogers Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Anderson Middle School
Public - 4 to 8
Berkley High School
Public - 7 to 12
Shrine Catholic Grade School
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Rogers Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Anderson Middle School
Public4 to 8

Berkley High School
Public7 to 12

Shrine Catholic Grade School
PrivatePK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1659 Columbia Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$198,900
4
1,236
5,662
1673 Columbia Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$280,000
3
1,896
5,662
1641 Columbia Road, Berkley, MI 48072
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4
1,427
5,793
1691 Columbia Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$121,000
3
2
1,346
5,793
1660 Columbia Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$209,000
4
1,443
5,576
1674 Columbia Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$165,000
3
1,072
5,550

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