$385,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2018

837 Columbia Rd Berkley, MI 48072

3 Beds
4 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$203 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Northwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2018

One of a kind. No expenses spared. Be the first to live in this perfectly renovated home. Home boasts 9ft ceilings on main floor, open floor plan, gas fireplace with stone floor to ceiling, slow close kitchen cabinets, Whirlpool SS appliances, high end back splash, granite countertops, top floor laundry room, high end tile in all bathrooms, finished basement with its own half bath, back flow valve installed in basement, stone veneer around exterior of home and brand new sod. Come take a look...you won't be disappointed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Stansky

Good Company License #6501327649 Listed on: 01/02/2018

Good Company

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Stansky

Good Company License #6501327649 Listed on: 01/02/2018

Good Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x116

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stephenson Leland Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2516353005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,257

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Humidifier
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2600
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 700
  • Total Sq Ft: 1900
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 950

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 40
  • Porch Type: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: LP Gas/Propane
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 3681818.1818
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X116
  • Parcel Number: 2516353005

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2158.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 99.0000
  • Total Tax: 2257.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Royal Oak

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2020
Sold by
Ople Kristen N and Ople Timothy J
Bought by
Ople Timothy J and Ople Kristen N
Total Days on Market
28
Current Estimated Value
$570,455

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$291,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2018
Closed on
Feb 28, 2018
Sold by
Stransky Matthew and Stransky Betty
Bought by
Currado Kristen N and Opie Timothy J
Seller's Agent
Matthew Stansky
Good Company
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Stansky
Good Company
List Price
$414,999
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,999
-7.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2016
Closed on
Aug 1, 2016
Sold by
Watkins Meredith M
Bought by
Stransky Matthew and Stransky Betty
Seller's Agent
Scott Wright
KW Metro
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Stansky
Good Company
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
81.59%
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2010
Sold by
Foster Julie G
Bought by
Watkins Meredith M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $385,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $100,000 None Available
Land Contract $100,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $293,000 New Conventional
Closed $291,000 New Conventional
Closed $308,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2018 02/28/18 Sold $385,000 -4.9% $203 / Sq Ft
01/30/2018 01/30/18 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2018 01/04/18 Price Changed $405,000 -2.4% $213 / Sq Ft
01/02/2018 01/02/18 For Sale $414,999 +176.7% $218 / Sq Ft
08/01/2016 08/01/16 Sold $150,000 -9.1% $163 / Sq Ft
06/06/2016 06/06/16 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2016 06/02/16 For Sale $165,000 -- $179 / 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 $8,099 $252,230 $0 $0
2023 $7,750 $238,100 $0 $0
2022 $7,682 $218,430 $0 $0
2021 $7,808 $214,850 $0 $0
2020 $7,625 $213,220 $0 $0
2019 $7,857 $197,310 $0 $0
2018 $6,432 $176,680 $0 $0
2017 $4,493 $82,330 $0 $0
2016 $2,257 $76,970 $0 $0
2015 -- $73,120 $0 $0
2014 -- $64,680 $0 $0
2011 -- $51,580 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 218000245

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APN: 25-16-353-005