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Welcome to this charming Berkley home offering a comfortable layout, thoughtful updates, and plenty of space to enjoy both inside and out! As you walk through the front door, the bright sunroom offers an inviting space to relax and enjoy the seasons. The main level features a welcoming living room with a slider leading directly to the back deck, a formal dining room perfect for gatherings, and a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances! A convenient main-level bedroom provides flexibility for guests, an office, or everyday living. Head upstairs to find two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing a private space separate from the main living areas. The basement adds even more versatility with room to finish and convenient half bath, offering plenty of room for entertaining, hobbies, or additional living space. Outside, enjoy the fenced backyard, both front and back decks that make outdoor living easy! Ideally located in Berkley with convenient access to local shopping, dining, parks, and community amenities, this home offers a great combination of charm, space, and location. BATVAI.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$189Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nicholle Houghtaling• Realtors In Michigan
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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Offer insights
1998 Columbia Rd · $285,000
$285K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $285K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
26 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
9 total rooms
Partially finished basement
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 on entry level (9 x 9)
Bedroom 2 on second level (11 x 10)
Bedroom 3 on second level (approx. 11 wide)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Two total baths/lavatories
Basement lavatory (approx. 7 x 6)
Second-level bathroom (approx. 7 x 6)
Kitchen
Kitchen on entry level (approx. 9 x 10)
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Exterior features
Deck
Fenced yard
Porch
Paved street frontage
Home design
Residential 2-story home
Built in 1916
Frontage approx. 40 ft
Construction
Aluminum and vinyl siding
Basement foundation
Utilities
Natural gas heat
Forced air heating
Central A/C
Public water
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to this charming Berkley home offering a comfortable layout, thoughtful updates, and plenty of space to enjoy both inside and out! As you walk through the front door, the bright sunroom offers an inviting space to relax and enjoy the seasons. The main level features a welcoming living room with a slider leading directly to the back deck, a formal dining room perfect for gatherings, and a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances! A convenient main-level bedroom provides flexibility for guests, an office, or everyday living. Head upstairs to find two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing a private space separate from the main living areas. The basement adds even more versatility with room to finish and convenient half bath, offering plenty of room for entertaining, hobbies, or additional living space. Outside, enjoy the fenced backyard, both front and back decks that make outdoor living easy! Ideally located in Berkley with convenient access to local shopping, dining, parks, and community amenities, this home offers a great combination of charm, space, and location. BATVAI.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #61021011
Aug 28, 2026
Price Changed
$285,000
$189/sq ft
Aug 14, 2026
Listed
$300,000
$199/sq ft
Aug 13, 2026
Coming Soon
$300,000
$199/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1979
Sold
$38,955
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,695 (+2.4%)
2024
$2,632 (+11.5%)
2023
$2,361 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,249 (+2.3%)
2021
$2,199 (−0.4%)
2020
$2,206 (−28.5%)
2019
$3,086 (+6.3%)
2018
$2,904 (+0.1%)
2017
$2,901 (+3.4%)
2016
$2,807 (−6.5%)
2015
$3,003 (+11.0%)
2014
$2,705
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,443 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,210
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,210
Year built
1916
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
04-25-17-378-027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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, 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
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Historical weather
Berkley, MI • 48072 1769
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1998 Columbia Rd
$278,080
$6,920 under list price of $285K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $265K to $400K.