#20251012777, Kylee Boyle, Listing office: Elite Realty
$140,000 List price
686 E Columbia Ave Pontiac, MI 48340
2 beds
1 full
1,300 sqft
0.1 acres
$108 / sqft
House
Property details
About 686 E Columbia Ave
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
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,300 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1957
ParkingOne and Half Car Garage, Detached
MLS #20251013961
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: One and Half Car Garage, Detached
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $140,000
- Price/SqFt: $107
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,363
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Josln to columbia turn east
- Year Built: 1957
- Living Area: 1,300 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
- MLS Number: 20251013961
- MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
- Office Name: Signature Sothebys International Realty Bham
- Office Phone: (248) 644-7000
- Listing Agent: Karen Helland
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2022 | Home Sold | $90,000 |
| May 30, 2019 | Home Sold | $50,000 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | Home Sold | $67,900 |
| Oct 26, 1999 | Home Sold | $75,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,730 | $1,363 |
| 2023 | $36,490 | $1,032 |
| 2022 | $32,090 | $1,266 |
| 2021 | $28,100 | $1,032 |
| 2020 | $25,470 | $535 |
| 2018 | $19,460 | $506 |
| 2017 | $18,730 | $484 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Herrington School
Public District KG-6
1.5 mi
•541 Bay St
3
Owen Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•1700 Baldwin Ave
2
Whitman Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.7 mi
•125 W Montcalm St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $30,735. Residents of Pontiac, MI typically earn less than $<35k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
54%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
White Castle
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 686 E Columbia Ave
The listing price of 686 E Columbia Ave property is $140,000.
The property 686 E Columbia Ave is a house located in Pontiac, Michigan, 48340.
Active Listing: 686 E Columbia Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 686 E Columbia Ave are: Herrington School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Owen Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Whitman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Walton Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Pontiac Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Oakland County Academy of Media Technology (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Tier III Intervention Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Pontiac High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Pontiac Academy for Excellence (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,363 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 19, 2022 for $90,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 686 E Columbia Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 686 E Columbia Ave is 1,300 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 686 E Columbia Ave is 1957.
This home is located at 686 E Columbia Ave in Pontiac, MI and zip code 48340. This 1,300 square foot home, which was built in 1957, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $140,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Pontiac, MI there were more than 13 sold above asking price, over 13 sold below and more than 12 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Pontiac, MI increased by 15% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 26 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $148,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.