Charming starter or retirement home flowing ranch with hardwood floors in North Pontiac featuring 2 large bedrooms and 1 full bath. Ceramic tile kitchen with new appliances, which are included in price, and opens to spacious living room with loads of windows for loads of indirect lighting. Full basement partially finished with possible 3rd bedroom. Extra large fenced back yard. One car detached garage and an additional shed for storage. Close to Great Lakes Crossing for entertainment, dining and shopping. Easy 1-75 access. BATVIA
Sold for $140,000
$140,000
686 E Columbia Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340
2beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$143,600 Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$1,313 Estimated rent
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$143,600
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Listed by:
Karen Helland 248-330-5904,
Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
Bought with:
Debbie McIntosh
Century 21 Metro Brokers
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251013961
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 X 7
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 X 9
Laundry
- Level: Entry
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 X 7
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 900
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Oneand Half Car Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 1416405012
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Other, Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: JOSLYN GARDENS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Pontiac
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $108/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $35,370
- Annual tax amount: $1,442
- Date on market: 7/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $140,000$108/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Pending sale | $140,000$108/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Price change | $140,000-6.7%$108/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $150,000+66.7%$115/sqft |
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| 1/19/2022 | Sold | $90,000$69/sqft |
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| 12/12/2021 | Pending sale | $90,000$69/sqft |
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| 12/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $90,000+80%$69/sqft |
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| 5/30/2019 | Sold | $50,000-16.5%$38/sqft |
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| 4/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $59,900-11.8%$46/sqft |
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| 4/11/2003 | Sold | $67,900-15%$52/sqft |
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| 4/23/2002 | Sold | $79,899+6.5%$61/sqft |
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| 10/26/1999 | Sold | $75,000$58/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,364 +7.7% | $40,730 +11.6% |
| 2023 | $1,267 +22.7% | $36,490 +13.7% |
| 2022 | $1,032 -1.3% | $32,090 +14.2% |
| 2021 | $1,046 | $28,100 +10.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $25,470 +14.5% |
| 2019 | $495 +2.2% | $22,250 +14.3% |
| 2018 | $484 | $19,460 +3.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $18,730 +13% |
| 2016 | -- | $16,580 +15.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $14,370 +15% |
| 2014 | -- | $12,500 -35.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $19,390 -29.6% |
| 2010 | $993 -25.5% | $27,540 -26.7% |
| 2009 | $1,333 -14.2% | $37,560 -59.4% |
| 2005 | $1,554 | $92,400 +106.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,790 +19.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $37,580 +12.9% |
| 2001 | $1,460 +2.7% | $33,280 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,422 | $32,250 |
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Neighborhood: 48340
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- 3/10Owen Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.6 mi
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