Last Sold Price
4 beds1,610 sqft$137/sqft
685 Columbia Road, Berkley, MI 48072

Description

Berkley’s best bang for the buck! Very walkable location for everyday needs and just minutes to downtown Ferndale/Royal Oak/Berkley. Newer 3 car garage and driveway, massive lot/yard for this area (see plat photo), 3 full bathrooms (one on each level), deck, updated large open kitchen boasts Merillat cabinets, Master bedroom ensuite (first floor) with walk-in closet/FFL complete with master bath (for total of 5 bedrooms or versatile floor plan for dining/family room ...a must see!) , new carpet,...Berkley’s best bang for the buck! Very walkable location for everyday needs and just minutes to downtown Ferndale/Royal Oak/Berkley. Newer 3 car garage and driveway, massive lot/yard for this area (see plat photo), 3 full bathrooms (one on each level), deck, updated large open kitchen boasts Merillat cabinets, Master bedroom ensuite (first floor) with walk-in closet/FFL complete with master bath (for total of 5 bedrooms or versatile floor plan for dining/family room ...a must see!) , new carpet, just refinished original hardwood floors. Basement is partially finished and needs drop ceiling panels (some framing already installed), full bathroom, kitchenette (bar fridge), storage/utility room and wine cellar. Energy efficient Bosch on-demand hot water system and power vent furnace, complete with central air.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/15/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Al Block • Brokerage DRE #6505370501 • RE/MAX First
    P: (586)-489-8109 alblock@remax.net

Property Details for 685 Columbia Road

Status
MLS #
58031299754
Days on Market
66
Taxes
$5,072 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1927
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Subdivision Name
ASSRS OF STEPHENSON-LELAND SUB
Architectural Style
Colonial
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 685 Columbia Road

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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$1,546 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,123

Property Taxes

$423

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 685 Columbia Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: WEST OFF OF WOODWARD ONTO COLUMBIA
  • Latitude: 42.49069976
  • Longitude: -83.16086578
  • Cross Street: 11 MILE ROAD / WOODWARD AVE
  • MLS Area Major: Berkley (63253)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2516353017
  • Tax Amount Summer: $4,850.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $159.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,072.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T1N, R11E, SEC 16 ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF LOTS 24 TO 28 INCL, LOTS 68 TO 73 INCL, & LOTS 103 TO 139 INCL, & VACATED ALLEY OF STEPHENSON-LELAND SUB. LOTS 12 TO 14 INCL
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Royal Oak
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned1Space, Three Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener, Unassigned
  • Garage Dimensions: 32x25
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 55.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 55X116
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 55
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1610.0
  • Building Area Total: 2320.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1610.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 710.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Condition: Platted Sub
  • Year Built: 1927
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Remodeled: 2015
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Block
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 22x11
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 22 x 11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room 5
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 5
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 19x11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
  • Room Description: Laminate
  • Room Dimensions: 5x5
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 11
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12x9
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 685 Columbia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2016

Sold

Realcomp #216079198

$221,000
Oct 13, 2016

Sold

Realcomp #58031299754

$221,000
Oct 13, 2016

Sold

MiRealSource #31299754

$221,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2016

Sold

Realcomp #216079198

$221,000
10/13/2016

Sold

Realcomp #58031299754

$221,000
10/13/2016

Sold

MiRealSource #31299754

$221,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 685 Columbia Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$4,854 ($404 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,613 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,613 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,057 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN04-25-16-353-017

Schools near 685 Columbia Road

This home is within Royal Oak Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Northwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Royal Oak Middle School
Public6 to 8

Royal Oak High School
Public9 to 12

Churchill Community Ed. Center
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 685 Columbia Road, Berkley, MI 48072
$221,000
4
1,610
6,969
$150,000
2
1,084
4,791
$185,000
3
1,232
$165,000
5
1,613
3
1.5
2,173
9,278
6,970

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