$90,000
SOLD DEC 28, 2021

686 E Columbia Ave Pontiac, MI 48340

2 Beds
1 Bath
892 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$101 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Shed
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of December 2021

Charming Pontiac Ranch. Featuring two spacious bedrooms with one full bath. Ceramic tile in kitchen with open layout into the spacious living room. Updates include New carpet throughout, Newer Windows, Furnace and hot water tank. Large basement ready for your finishing touches. Home sits on large fenced in lot with 1 car garage and additional shed for storage. Great location walking distance to schools. Do yourself a favor and schedule your showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Antonio Rodriguez-Wilkes

EXP Realty - Shelby License #6501384240 Listed on: 12/08/2021

EXP Realty - Shelby

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Helland

Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham License #RCO-6501221639

Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00x130.00
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 892 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Ground Level

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Joslyn Gardens Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1416405012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,031

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1957
  • State Equalized Value: 28100.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Sq Ft Combined: 892
  • Total Sq Ft: 892
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 892

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 1 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Pontiac

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00X130.00
  • Parcel Number: 1416405012

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 921.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 110.0000
  • Total Tax: 1031.0000
  • Taxable Value: 25820.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Pontiac

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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
EXP Realty - Shelby
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
12.22%

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
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $90,000 Bell Title
Warranty Deed $50,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $67,900 --
Deed $79,899 --
Deed $75,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $22,364 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $140,000 -6.7% $156 / Sq Ft
07/05/2025 07/05/25 For Sale $150,000 +66.7% $167 / Sq Ft
12/28/2021 12/28/21 Sold $90,000 0.0% $101 / Sq Ft
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
04/15/2019 04/15/19 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2019 04/11/19 For Sale $59,900 -- $67 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
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

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2210100156

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APN: 14-16-405-012