Welcome to this beautifully updated brick bungalow in the heart of Berkley. Featuring hardwood floors, arched doorways, and coved ceilings, this home retains its original charm while offering thoughtful updates throughout. The main level offers a bright living room, spacious dining area, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious private primary suite complete with its own full bath, creating the perfect retreat. The partially finished basement adds valuable living space with a custom bar, making it ideal for entertaining, along with plenty of room for storage, a home gym, or recreation area. Recent updates include new exterior doors (2023), new LED lighting in the living room, newer washer and dryer (2023), new 97% high-efficiency furnace with whole-home humidifier (2024), plus a new sump pump and water backup sump pump (2024) for added peace of mind. Conveniently located near downtown Berkley, parks, shopping, dining, and award-winning Berkley schools, this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and modern updates.
Garden Homes, located between 12 Mile Rd and Catalpa Dr, is a compact and residential Berkley neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 12 Mile Rd and Coolidge Hwy crossroads, where independent storefronts, patios, and sidewalk bustle set the local tempo. Community pillars nearby include the Berkley Coffee & Taphouse, the historic Berkley Theatre, and Vinsetta Garage for a classic Detroit-area hangout. Blocks of tidy lawns and mature trees frame low-slung homes and occasional brick colonials. Side streets feed into the Woodward Corridor for commuting and weekend wandering. Nearby green space and school grounds add a steady, everyday rhythm.
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Market insights
1627 Columbia Rd · $399,900
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 16 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$399,900
Median sale price in this area is $428,815. (7% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Partially finished basement
Total of 9 rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second level with wood flooring (18 x 13)
Second bedroom on entry level with wood flooring (12 x 9)
Third bedroom on entry level with wood flooring (approx. 9 wide)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Entry-level bathroom with ceramic flooring (approx. 7 x 6)
Second-level bathroom with ceramic flooring (approx. 9 x 5)
Kitchen
Kitchen on entry level with ceramic flooring (12 x 10)
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Wood flooring in living areas, dining room and bedrooms
Welcome to this beautifully updated brick bungalow in the heart of Berkley. Featuring hardwood floors, arched doorways, and coved ceilings, this home retains its original charm while offering thoughtful updates throughout. The main level offers a bright living room, spacious dining area, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious private primary suite complete with its own full bath, creating the perfect retreat. The partially finished basement adds valuable living space with a custom bar, making it ideal for entertaining, along with plenty of room for storage, a home gym, or recreation area. Recent updates include new exterior doors (2023), new LED lighting in the living room, newer washer and dryer (2023), new 97% high-efficiency furnace with whole-home humidifier (2024), plus a new sump pump and water backup sump pump (2024) for added peace of mind. Conveniently located near downtown Berkley, parks, shopping, dining, and award-winning Berkley schools, this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and modern updates.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60196281
Apr 5, 2023
Sold
$373,500
$221/sq ft
Apr 5, 2023
Sold
$373,500
$221/sq ft
Mar 18, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2023
Listed
$349,900
$207/sq ft
Mar 13, 2023
Listed
$349,900
$207/sq ft
REALCOMP #20230015137
Apr 5, 2023
Sold
$373,500
$221/sq ft
Mar 18, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2023
Listed
$349,900
$207/sq ft
HIGHEST AND BEST DUE TUESDAY 3/14 AT 7PM! Welcome to this beautifully updated brick bungalow featuring a full primary suite upstairs. This charming home retains many of its original details such as hardwood floors, arched doorways, and coved ceilings, while also boasting modern upgrades for today's lifestyle. The first floor features a spacious living room, dining room, and two bedrooms with a shared full bathroom. The updated kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, making it perfect for cooking and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find a private and expansive primary suite complete with a full bath, offering the perfect retreat from the rest of the home. The partially finished basement provides ample storage space and room for a home gym or recreation area.
Greater Lansing AoR #40007441
Jan 29, 2020
Sold
$263,000
$156/sq ft
Jan 29, 2020
Sold
$263,000
$156/sq ft
Dec 13, 2019
Listing Removed
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Oct 30, 2019
Listed
$264,900
$157/sq ft
Oct 30, 2019
Listed
$264,900
$157/sq ft
REALCOMP #219122090
Jan 29, 2020
Sold
$263,000
$156/sq ft
Dec 13, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 30, 2019
Listed
$264,900
$157/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #30780557
Dec 12, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Dec 12, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 30, 2019
Listed
$264,900
$157/sq ft
REALCOMP #219111210
Dec 12, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 30, 2019
Listed
$264,900
$157/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21655667
Oct 30, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 30, 2019
Listing Removed
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Oct 9, 2019
Price Changed
$284,900
$169/sq ft
Sep 11, 2019
Listed
$289,900
$172/sq ft
REALCOMP #219082013
Oct 30, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 8, 2019
Price Changed
$284,900
$169/sq ft
Sep 11, 2019
Listed
$289,900
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 30, 2019
Sold
$249,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 2016
Sold
$120,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,902 (+2.4%)
2024
$6,741 (+18.1%)
2023
$5,709 (+5.0%)
2022
$5,438 (+2.3%)
2021
$5,317 (+7.3%)
2020
$4,957
2019
$4,961 (+3.9%)
2018
$4,775
2017
$4,771 (+1.1%)
2016
$4,719 (−1.8%)
2015
$4,807 (+5.7%)
2014
$4,547 (+70.7%)
2013
$2,663
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.25
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,793 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1979
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,830
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,830
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
04-25-17-457-006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 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
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Historical weather
Berkley, MI • 48072 1975
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1627 Columbia Rd
$405,876
$5,976 over list price of $400K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $328K to $435K.