685 Columbia Road

1,610 Sq. Ft.
$137 / Sq. Ft.
1,610
Sq. Ft.
$137
per Sq. Ft.

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

Property Details for 685 Columbia Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
Assrs Of Stephenson-Leland Sub
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 10/13/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 685 Columbia Road

StatusClosed
MLS #31299754
Days on Market10
Taxes$5,072 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
CountyOakland County

Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Premier

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Building Information for 685 Columbia Road

Stories2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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$1,524 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,101

Property Taxes

$423

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 685 Columbia Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: 11 MILE ROAD
  • Directions: WEST OFF OF WOODWARD ONTO COLUMBIA
  • Latitude: 42.490797
  • Longitude: -83.161103
  • MLS Area Major: Berkley (63253)
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 25-16-353-017
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,072.00
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, Unassigned
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 55.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1610.0
  • Building Area Total: 2320.0
  • Living Area: 1610.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1927
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Block
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Water Heater: Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 22x11
  • Length: 22.0
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 12x11
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 12x12
  • Length: 12.0
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Description: Vinyl
  • Type: Bathroom 3
Room 5
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 13x11
  • Length: 13.0
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Description: Vinyl
  • Type: Bathroom 1
Room 7
  • Description: Vinyl
  • Type: Bathroom 2
Room 8
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 19x11
  • Length: 19.0
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 12x11
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Width: 11.0
Room 10
  • Description: Laminate
  • Dimensions: 5x5
  • Length: 5.0
  • Type: Laundry
  • Width: 5.0
Room 11
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 12x9
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Width: 9.0

Property History for 685 Columbia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 13, 2016

Sold

MiRealSource #31299754

$221,000
Sep 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584132287

$221,000

+26.5% / yr

Aug 17, 2016

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #31299754

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/13/2016

Sold

MiRealSource #31299754

$221,000
09/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584132287

$221,000

+26.5% / yr

08/17/2016

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #31299754

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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

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