Welcome to Berkley Charm! Nestled in a delightful and cozy Berkley neighborhood, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers comfort and incredible flexibility. Enjoy the convenience of walking to local favorites like Westbourne Market, Vinsetta Garage, and the Monarch Cafe and Park. You're also just blocks from Woodward Avenue, minutes from highway access, and a stone's throw from the Detroit Zoo! Step inside to discover original refinished hardwood floors throughout. The versatile layout offers endless possibilities, including a front room that can easily convert to a 4th bedroom. The expansive basement is a true bonus, featuring a dedicated media room, a full bath, and a spacious laundry area, providing ample room for living, working, and playing. This home is a perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city accessibility – a must-see! Some improvement items include a sewer pipe repair with a backflow preventor in 2016, all new Trex deck front porch with paver walkway in 2018, Stainless steel kitchen sink (2019), New furnace and Central Air (2024) and a new washer in 2025.
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
1197 Columbia Rd, Berkley, MI 48072
3beds
1,155sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$282,000 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$2,180 Estimated rent
Home value
$282,000
$268,000 - $296,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 04:59am
Listed by:
Ryan Eisele 248-910-4691,
Oak and Stone Real Estate
Bought with:
Lisabeth Riopelle, 6501331759
Signature Sotheby's International Realty Nvl
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251021267
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 X 9
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 X 9
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 X 9
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 X 7
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7 X 6
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 X 8
Flex room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 X 8
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 10 X 6
Media room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 10 X 6
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Humidifier, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Features
- High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
- Basement: Bath Stubbed,Partial,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,155 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 985
- Finished area below ground: 170
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Barbecue
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 116
Details
- Parcel number: 2517458025
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Volts 220, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Location
- Region: Berkley
- Subdivision: PERRY-MORTENSON COS ROYAL GARDENS
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Sold | $280,000+0%$242/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Pending sale | $279,900$242/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Contingent | $279,900$242/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Price change | $279,900-3.5%$242/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $290,000-3.3%$251/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Listing removed | $299,900$260/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $299,900-3.3%$260/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $310,000+113.8%$268/sqft |
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| 1/8/2016 | Sold | $145,000-4.6%$126/sqft |
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| 4/2/2004 | Sold | $152,000$132/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,349 +5% | $112,750 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $3,190 +2.3% | $104,540 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $3,119 -0.3% | $96,650 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $3,130 | $90,730 +3.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $87,980 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $2,997 +1.6% | $83,910 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $2,950 +43.1% | $76,100 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $2,062 | $73,940 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $2,062 | $67,000 +5.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $63,250 +13% |
| 2014 | -- | $55,960 +9.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $50,920 -6.9% |
| 2010 | $1,909 -3.6% | $54,670 -9.6% |
| 2009 | $1,981 -5% | $60,470 -56.8% |
| 2005 | $2,084 | $140,040 +109.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $66,780 +9.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,880 +64.8% |
| 2001 | $1,260 -3.8% | $36,950 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,310 | $35,810 |
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Neighborhood: 48072
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Rogers Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Berkley High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Anderson Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 1.2 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Michigan
- Oakland County
- Berkley
- 48072
- 1197 Columbia Rd