Michele Murphy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Washin
(947) 219-1407
49 Total Sales
1 in Pontiac
$68,500 Price
686 E Columbia Ave Pontiac, MI 48340
Pontiac AreaEstimated Value: $138,864
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,300
Sq Ft
$107/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of August 2025Charming starter or retirement home flowing ranch with hardwood floors in North Pontiac featuring 2 large bedrooms and 1 full bath. Ceramic tile kitchen with new appliances, which are included in price, and opens to spacious living room with loads of windows for loads of indirect lighting. Full basement partially finished with possible 3rd bedroom. Extra large fenced back yard. One car detached garage and an additional shed for storage. Close to Great Lakes Crossing for entertainment, dining and shopping. Easy 1-75 access. BATVIA
Last Agent to Sell the Property
KW Showcase Realty License #6501221639 Listed on: 07/02/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Debbie McIntosh
Century 21 Metro Brokers License #6501291080
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
Year Built
- Built in 1957
Lot Details
- 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x130
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- Garage
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Location
- Ground Level
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Basement
Community Details
- Joslyn Gardens Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1416405012
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 2, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Yvonne Lester and Morris Geneva S
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Karen Helland
KW Showcase Realty
Buyer's Agent
Debbie McIntosh
Century 21 Metro Brokers
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-6.67%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,136
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.75%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Outstanding Balance
$138,499
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$365
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 8, 2021
Closed on
Dec 17, 2021
Sold by
Lucio Juan J
Bought by
Lester Yvonne and Morris Geneva S
Seller's Agent
Antonio Rodriguez-Wilkes
Social House Real Estate Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Karen Helland
Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.94%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 11, 2019
Closed on
May 10, 2019
Sold by
Cross Duane H
Bought by
Lucio Juan J
Seller's Agent
Timothy Gossman
Direct Properties.com
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Gossman
Direct Properties.com
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-16.53%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.15%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 7, 2003
Sold by
Flagstar Bank
Bought by
Cross Duane H
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 16, 2002
Sold by
Curtis Edgar
Bought by
Flagstar Bank
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 11, 1999
Sold by
Locke John R
Bought by
Curtis Edgar
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Pontiac, MI
-
Michele Murphy
-
Patty Meixell
Patty Meixell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Oxford
(947) 223-2366
60 Total Sales
2 in Pontiac
$200K - $228K Price Range
-
Renae Palmer
RP
Renae Palmer
Responds QuicklyReal Estate Management Specialists Inc
(313) 217-9715
106 Total Sales
1 in Pontiac
$222,000 Price
-
Mike Blake
Mike Blake
Epique Realty
(586) 400-2759
264 Total Sales
4 in Pontiac
$65K - $315K Price Range
-
Leila Modetz
Leila Modetz
EXP Realty Main
(947) 500-3388
143 Total Sales
8 in Pontiac
$65K - $222K Price Range
-
Sotero Lopez II
Sotero Lopez II
EXP Realty LLC
(586) 600-8416
162 Total Sales
2 in Pontiac
$135,000 Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| Lester Yvonne | $90,000 | Bell Title | |
| Lucio Juan J | $50,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Cross Duane H | $67,900 | -- | |
| Flagstar Bank | $79,899 | -- | |
| Curtis Edgar | $75,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $140,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Cross Duane H | $22,364 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2025 08/15/25 | Sold | $140,000 | 0.0% | $108 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/09/2025 07/09/25 | Price Changed | $140,000 | -6.7% | $108 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/05/2025 07/05/25 | For Sale | $150,000 | +66.7% | $115 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/28/2021 12/28/21 | Sold | $90,000 | 0.0% | $101 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/12/2021 12/12/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/08/2021 12/08/21 | For Sale | $90,000 | +80.0% | $101 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/17/2019 05/17/19 | Sold | $50,000 | -16.5% | $56 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/15/2019 04/15/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/11/2019 04/11/19 | For Sale | $59,900 | -- | $67 / Sq Ft |
Source: Realcomp
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,337 | $44,480 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,300 | $40,730 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,239 | $36,490 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,267 | $32,090 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,032 | $28,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $935 | $25,470 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $536 | $22,250 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $507 | $19,460 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $484 | $18,730 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $512 | $16,580 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $14,370 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $12,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | -- | $19,390 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Karen Helland
Seller's Agent in 2025
Karen Helland
KW Showcase Realty
(248) 330-5904
144 Total Sales
-
DM
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Debbie McIntosh
Century 21 Metro Brokers
-
Antonio Rodriguez-Wilkes
Seller's Agent in 2021
Antonio Rodriguez-Wilkes
Social House Real Estate Group LLC
(248) 659-7034
47 Total Sales
-
Timothy Gossman
Seller's Agent in 2019
Timothy Gossman
Direct Properties.com
(248) 249-1685
20 Total Sales
Map
Source: Realcomp
MLS Number: 20251013961
APN: 14-16-405-012
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