Berkley’s best bang for the buck! Very walkable location for everyday needs and just minutes to downtown Ferndale/Royal Oak/Berkley. Newer 3 car garage and driveway, massive lot/yard for this area (see plat photo), 3 full bathrooms (one on each level), deck, updated large open kitchen boasts Merillat cabinets, Master bedroom ensuite (first floor) with walk-in closet/FFL complete with master bath (for total of 5 bedrooms or versatile floor plan for dining/family room . .. a must see!), new carpet, just refinished original hardwood floors. Basement is partially finished and needs drop ceiling panels (some framing already installed), full bathroom, kitchenette (bar fridge), storage/utility room and wine cellar. Energy efficient Bosch on-demand hot water system and power vent furnace, complete with central air.
Berkley’s best bang for the buck! Very walkable location for everyday needs and just minutes to downtown Ferndale/Royal Oak/Berkley. Newer 3 car garage and driveway, massive lot/yard for this area (see plat photo), 3 full bathrooms (one on each level), deck, updated large open kitchen boasts Merillat cabinets, Master bedroom ensuite (first floor) with walk-in closet/FFL complete with master bath (for total of 5 bedrooms or versatile floor plan for dining/family room . .. a must see!), new carpet, just refinished original hardwood floors. Basement is partially finished and needs drop ceiling panels (some framing already installed), full bathroom, kitchenette (bar fridge), storage/utility room and wine cellar. Energy efficient Bosch on-demand hot water system and power vent furnace, complete with central air.
REALCOMP #216079198
Oct 15, 2016
Sold
$221,000
$137/sq ft
Aug 18, 2016
Pending
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Aug 8, 2016
Listed
$234,900
$146/sq ft
REALCOMP #58031299754
Oct 13, 2016
Sold
$221,000
$137/sq ft
Aug 8, 2016
Listed
$234,900
$146/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21171888
Aug 8, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jun 30, 2016
Price Changed
$249,500
$155/sq ft
Jun 7, 2016
Price Changed
$269,000
$167/sq ft
Jun 4, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jun 3, 2016
Listed
$295,500
$184/sq ft
REALCOMP #216054661
Aug 8, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2016
Price Changed
$249,500
$155/sq ft
Jun 7, 2016
Price Changed
$269,000
$167/sq ft
Jun 3, 2016
Listed
$295,500
$184/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31102190
Jul 27, 2012
Listing Removed
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May 10, 2012
Listed
$149,900
$93/sq ft
REALCOMP #212048113
Jul 27, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 10, 2012
Listed
$149,900
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 2002
Sold
$165,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 3, 1997
Sold
$118,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,959 (+2.2%)
2024
$4,854 (+5.4%)
2023
$4,605 (+6.1%)
2022
$4,341 (−1.6%)
2021
$4,412 (−2.4%)
2020
$4,519 (+1.8%)
2019
$4,440 (+6.2%)
2018
$4,183 (+0.8%)
2017
$4,148 (−17.2%)
2016
$5,008 (−2.2%)
2015
$5,122 (+25.1%)
2014
$4,095
Tax history for 685 Columbia Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,959 (+2.2%)
2024
$4,854 (+5.4%)
2023
$4,605 (+6.1%)
2022
$4,341 (−1.6%)
2021
$4,412 (−2.4%)
2020
$4,519 (+1.8%)
2019
$4,440 (+6.2%)
2018
$4,183 (+0.8%)
2017
$4,148 (−17.2%)
2016
$5,008 (−2.2%)
2015
$5,122 (+25.1%)
2014
$4,095
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
7
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,057 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,613
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
04-25-16-353-017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 32x25
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 3
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Electric In Garage, Gar Door Opener