1861 Columbia Road
Description
- Listed by: Phyllis A LaPrairie 248.515.9682 palaprairie@yahoo.com Brokerage DRE #6505190803 • Signature Sotheby's International Realty
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$274,500
Avg days on market
23
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
Berkley, MI
9 comparable properties found
$255,000
Sold 01/05/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,458
- Square Feet
- 0.12
- Acres
$274,500
Sold 11/06/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,350
- Square Feet
- 0.11
- Acres
$246,130
Sold 10/30/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,428
- Square Feet
- 0.1
- Acres
$235,000
Sold 07/08/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,410
- Square Feet
- 0.14
- Acres
$285,000
Sold 09/30/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,700
- Square Feet
- 0.26
- Acres
$273,000
Sold 06/03/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,243
- Square Feet
- 0.14
- Acres
$279,000
Sold 11/14/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,331
- Square Feet
- 0.1
- Acres
$280,000
Sold 10/24/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,600
- Square Feet
- 0.12
- Acres
$295,000
Sold 04/02/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,640
- Square Feet
- 0.13
- Acres
Location
Sold By Keller Williams Royal Oak Market Center
$1,439 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$1,228
$211
$0
1Property Information for 1861 Columbia Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $2,533 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Oakland County
- Subdivision Name: BENJAMIN F MORTENSON'S GARDEN HOMES
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Waterfront: No
Building Information
- Year Built: 1953
- Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
Summary
- Directions: Coolidge to East on Columbia
- Latitude: 42.490318
- Longitude: -83.175481
- Cross Street: N of 11 Mile Road/E of Coolidge
- MLS Area Major: Berkley (63253)
- Parcel Number: 2517380017
- Tax Amount Summer: $2,426.00
- Tax Amount Winter: $107.00
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,533.00
- Tax Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 17 BENJAMIN F MORTENSON'S GARDEN HOMES LOT 187
- Association: No
- High School District: Berkley
- Garage: No
- Parking Features: No Garage
Property
- Frontage Length: 48.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.13
- Lot Size Area: 0.13
- Lot Size Dimensions: 48X116
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Frontage Feet: 48
- Road Frontage Type: Paved
- Living Area: 1493.0
- Building Area Total: 2099.0
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1233.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 260.0
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Total Area: 866.0
- Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
- Class Name: Residential
- Living Area Source: Measured
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Other Structures: Sheds
- Year Built: 1953
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Other
- Foundation Details: Basement, Other
- Levels: One And One Half
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories Total: 2
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has Basement: Yes
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Fireplace: No
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Has Heating: Yes
- Rooms Total: 7
- Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
- Pool Private: No
Room Information
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Length Width Units: Feet
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Game Room
- Room Dimensions: 7 x 8
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Length Width Units: Feet
- Room Level: Entry
- Room Type: Bath Full
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Length Width Units: Feet
- Room Level: Entry
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 13
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Length Width Units: Feet
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 16 x 11
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Length Width Units: Feet
- Room Level: Entry
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 7 x 9
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Length Width Units: Feet
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Library
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Length Width Units: Feet
- Room Level: Entry
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 8 x 4
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 4.0
- Room Length Width Units: Feet
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Bath Full
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Length Width Units: Feet
- Room Level: Entry
- Room Type: Bedroom
Agent
- Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Property History for 1861 Columbia Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #592810139 | $230,000 | +21.0% / yr |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Sold Realcomp #217009902 | $230,000 | — |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Sold MiRealSource #21260173 | $230,000 | — |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Contract Signed Realcomp #217009902 | — | |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Contract Signed MiRealSource #21260173 | — | |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Listed (Active) MiRealSource #21260173 | $228,350 | — |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #217009902 | $228,350 | — |
| Aug 16, 2010 | Sold Realcomp #210073868 | $65,000 | — |
| Aug 10, 2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #294711805 | $65,000 | -14.2% / yr |
| Jul 6, 2010 | Contract Signed Realcomp #210073868 | — | |
| Jun 25, 2010 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #210073868 | $65,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #155644889 | $162,000 | +3.0% / yr |
| Jul 30, 2004 | Sold Realcomp #24055007 | $168,000 | — |
| Jun 26, 2004 | Contract Signed Realcomp #24055007 | — | |
| May 10, 2004 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #24055007 | $171,900 | — |
| Jul 30, 2001 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #79177396 | $148,000 | — |
| May 2, 1999 | Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #00905205 | $134,900 | — |
| Mar 31, 1999 | Sold Realcomp #00908443 | $123,500 | — |
| Mar 17, 1999 | Contract Signed Realcomp #00908443 | — | |
| Feb 17, 1999 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #00908443 | $129,900 | — |
| Feb 2, 1999 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #00905205 | $134,900 | — |
| Apr 26, 1994 | Sold Realcomp #58000295440 | $82,900 | — |
| Feb 21, 1994 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #58000295440 | $83,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #592810139 | $230,000 +21.0% / yr |
| 03/29/2017 | Sold Realcomp #217009902 | $230,000 |
| 03/29/2017 | Sold MiRealSource #21260173 | $230,000 |
| 02/14/2017 | Contract Signed Realcomp #217009902 | — |
| 02/13/2017 | Contract Signed MiRealSource #21260173 | — |
| 02/10/2017 | Listed (Active) MiRealSource #21260173 | $228,350 |
| 02/10/2017 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #217009902 | $228,350 |
| 08/16/2010 | Sold Realcomp #210073868 | $65,000 |
| 08/10/2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #294711805 | $65,000 -14.2% / yr |
| 07/06/2010 | Contract Signed Realcomp #210073868 | — |
| 06/25/2010 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #210073868 | $65,000 |
| 08/25/2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #155644889 | $162,000 +3.0% / yr |
| 07/30/2004 | Sold Realcomp #24055007 | $168,000 |
| 06/26/2004 | Contract Signed Realcomp #24055007 | — |
| 05/10/2004 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #24055007 | $171,900 |
| 07/30/2001 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #79177396 | $148,000 |
| 05/02/1999 | Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #00905205 | $134,900 |
| 03/31/1999 | Sold Realcomp #00908443 | $123,500 |
| 03/17/1999 | Contract Signed Realcomp #00908443 | — |
| 02/17/1999 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #00908443 | $129,900 |
| 02/02/1999 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #00905205 | $134,900 |
| 04/26/1994 | Sold Realcomp #58000295440 | $82,900 |
| 02/21/1994 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #58000295440 | $83,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
1861 Columbia Road
Beds
3Baths
1Total Finished SqFt
1,064 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,064 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt
866 SqFtStories
1Schools near 1861 Columbia Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 4 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rogers Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Anderson Middle School Public4 to 8 | ||
Berkley High School Public7 to 12 | ||
Learning Disabilities Clinic- Inc. PrivatePK to 12 |
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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 1861 Columbia Road, Berkley, MI 48072 | $230,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,493 | 5,662 |
$165,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,031 | 5,568 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 868 | 5,576 | |
$115,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,106 | 5,662 | |
$213,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,646 | 5,227 | |
$720,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,338 | 4,791 | |
$139,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,044 | 5,568 | |
$299,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,152 | 5,662 | |
$151,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,200 | 5,568 | |
$135,000 | 2 | 1 | 777 | 5,619 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 774 | 5,358 | |
$280,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,524 | 4,356 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 766 | 5,532 | |
$224,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,107 | 6,534 | |
$280,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,751 | 4,356 | |
$650,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,354 | 4,791 |
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