$228,900
SOLD JUL 15, 2016

971 Columbia Rd Berkley, MI 48072

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,982 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$115 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Porch
  • Northwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Reynolds Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

Impeccable Berkley Cape Cod. Walk to Downtown Royal Oak. Beautiful new granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances and Travertine tile floor. Living room with natural fireplace. Refinished hardwood flooring throughout. Spotless finished lower level family room (new carpeting) with additional office / guest room, full bath and spacious laundry room. New French doors in main floor bedroom that lead to stamped concrete patio and landscaped rear grounds. Newer windows (Plantation shutter on first floor). New HWH. New washer and dryer are negotiable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Costa

Jim Saros Real Estate Services License #MISPE-6506029174 Listed on: 05/17/2016

Jim Saros Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Chick

RE/MAX Eclipse License #MISPE-6506012791

RE/MAX Eclipse

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 116
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Basement
  • Block Basement Construction

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Perry Mortenson Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2517479013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,233

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
  • Total Tax Amount: 4233
  • Total Tax Year: 2015
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Mail City: Berkley
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 21 x 15
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 21 x 13
  • Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 3: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Bathroom: 1
  • Breakfast Nook: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 11 x 7
  • Breakfast Nook Floor Covering: Wood
  • Family Room: On Lower Floor, Dimensions: 18 x 15
  • Family Room Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Kitchen: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 11 x 9
  • Library Den: On Lower Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Library Den Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 27 x 13
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 821
  • Finished Below Grade Sq Ft: 750
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1232
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1982

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 40

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2517479013
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 116
  • Acreage: 0.1
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2015, Amount: $4,107.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2015, Amount: $126.00
  • Total Tax: Year: 2015, Amount: $4,233.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Berkley City School District

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2020
Closed on
Nov 6, 2020
Sold by
Miegoc Mateusz
Bought by
Cottrell Timothy David and Cottrell Phaedra Bellarie
Seller's Agent
Urszula Miegoc
Community Choice Realty Associates, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Merbach
Red Star Equities LLC
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$288,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-0.35%
Current Estimated Value
$362,716

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,716
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.80%
Original Mortgage
$230,400
Outstanding Balance
$207,349
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$153,038

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2013
Closed on
Aug 29, 2013
Sold by
Skender Ann M and Raymond Ann M
Bought by
Kubitz Brett
Seller's Agent
Nancy Robinson
Century 21 Town & Country-Ro
Buyer's Agent
John Costa
Jim Saros Real Estate Services
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Warranty Deed $288,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $180,000 Title One Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $230,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $217,455 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/06/2020 11/06/20 Sold $288,000 -2.4% $142 / Sq Ft
09/24/2020 09/24/20 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Price Changed $295,000 -4.8% $145 / Sq Ft
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Price Changed $310,000 +7.3% $153 / Sq Ft
08/13/2020 08/13/20 For Sale $289,000 +26.3% $142 / Sq Ft
07/15/2016 07/15/16 Sold $228,900 -0.4% $115 / Sq Ft
06/06/2016 06/06/16 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2016 05/17/16 For Sale $229,900 +27.7% $116 / Sq Ft
08/29/2013 08/29/13 Sold $180,000 +0.6% $146 / Sq Ft
07/24/2013 07/24/13 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2013 07/05/13 For Sale $179,000 -- $145 / Sq Ft
Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

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 $4,784 $129,840 $0 $0
2023 $4,312 $122,060 $0 $0
2022 $4,309 $113,660 $0 $0
2021 $4,213 $108,130 $0 $0
2020 $3,693 $105,700 $0 $0
2019 $3,877 $100,120 $0 $0
2018 $3,707 $93,660 $0 $0
2017 $3,700 $92,720 $0 $0
2016 $4,196 $82,790 $0 $0
2015 -- $79,010 $0 $0
2014 -- $70,010 $0 $0
2011 -- $61,980 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 31291143

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 25-17-479-013