Charming Berkley Bungalow in award winning Berkley School District! Lovely 3 bed/1 bath home boasts a completely updated kitchen including ample cabinets, quartz counters, and stainless appliances. Spacious living room with coved ceilings, refinished bathroom, and generous bedrooms with hardwood throughout (even under master bed carpet!) round out the main floor and upstairs, while the professionally waterproofed basement is waiting for your finishing touches. Plumbing updated to copper, updated electrical panel, newer high efficiency furnace, newer hot water tank and the kitchen upgrades mean most of the work is already done for you. Conveniently located, this home is walking distance to Blarney Stone, Donut Cutter, Trader Joes and Westborn Market and is just down the street from a community park! Minutes to downtown Berkley, Royal Oak, Ferndale, or Birmingham this beautiful home is ready for you to be its 3rd ever owner!
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Belanger• KW Metro
Bought with Jody Lockwood• Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
Charming Berkley Bungalow in award winning Berkley School District! Lovely 3 bed/1 bath home boasts a completely updated kitchen including ample cabinets, quartz counters, and stainless appliances. Spacious living room with coved ceilings, refinished bathroom, and generous bedrooms with hardwood throughout (even under master bed carpet!) round out the main floor and upstairs, while the professionally waterproofed basement is waiting for your finishing touches. Plumbing updated to copper, updated electrical panel, newer high efficiency furnace, newer hot water tank and the kitchen upgrades mean most of the work is already done for you. Conveniently located, this home is walking distance to Blarney Stone, Donut Cutter, Trader Joes and Westborn Market and is just down the street from a community park! Minutes to downtown Berkley, Royal Oak, Ferndale, or Birmingham this beautiful home is ready for you to be its 3rd ever owner!
REALCOMP #219116881
Jan 6, 2020
Sold
$225,000
$200/sq ft
Nov 25, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 21, 2019
Listed
$219,900
$195/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #600035
Dec 4, 2006
Sold
$162,000
$144/sq ft
Sep 8, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2006
Listed
$164,900
$147/sq ft
REALCOMP #26086637
Aug 21, 2006
Sold
$162,000
$144/sq ft
May 19, 2006
Listed
$164,900
$147/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,708 (+2.4%)
2024
$4,599 (+11.5%)
2023
$4,124 (+5.0%)
2022
$3,928 (+2.3%)
2021
$3,841 (+51.1%)
2020
$2,543
2019
$2,545 (+4.6%)
2018
$2,433 (+1.3%)
2017
$2,403 (−0.9%)
2016
$2,425 (−2.8%)
2015
$2,494 (+7.6%)
2014
$2,318
Tax history for 1249 Columbia Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,708 (+2.4%)
2024
$4,599 (+11.5%)
2023
$4,124 (+5.0%)
2022
$3,928 (+2.3%)
2021
$3,841 (+51.1%)
2020
$2,543
2019
$2,545 (+4.6%)
2018
$2,433 (+1.3%)
2017
$2,403 (−0.9%)
2016
$2,425 (−2.8%)
2015
$2,494 (+7.6%)
2014
$2,318
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.25
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,661 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
1,326
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
04-25-17-458-020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Direction Faces: South
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,125
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Features
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 40
Lot Size : 40.00X116.00
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,543
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Water Available
Location
Schools Information
School District: Berkley City School District
Location Information
Directions: Take Columbia west from Woodward, 2 streets north of 11 Mile
Subdivision Name: PERRY-MORTENSON CO'S ROYAL GARDENS
Cross Street: 11 Mile
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,326
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 4,661 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Oakland County
APN: 04-25-17-458-020
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Rogers Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Berkley High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-26% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Berkley, MI • 48072
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.6 hrs
2.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$294,000 – $356,000
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