$160,000
SOLD SEP 11, 2020

104 Wells St Houghton Lake, MI 48629

3 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

18 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2020

BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH AND 2 CAR GARAGE HOME HAS ROAD END LAKE ACCESS and is close to park with sandy beach. The open floorplan with new top of the line skylight and large windows has natural light throughout. Plenty of cabinets, large closets, and storage space. This is the perfect house for year round, snowbirds and weekenders. You are close to the lake, trails, town , yet is a quiet relaxing area with all the upnorth pleasures . Everything is well maintained. ( 2012 new attic insulation and porch; 2015 water softener; 2016 roof; 2018 central air) to much to list everything. (Yearly Bills 2019 total DTE 360.06, Consumers 307.22, Sewer 264.00) Call to schedule your showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bonnie Forrest

Real Estate One Houghton and Higgins Lake License #6501392632 Listed on: 07/13/2020

Real Estate One Houghton and Higgins Lake

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Hill

Cary Real Estate LLC License #6506047220

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Utilities District Sewer

Additional Features

  • Oven or Range
  • Washer
  • Crawl Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,660

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: 55 to Heightsview (towards Lake) to Wells right on right side
  • Lot Size: 00
  • Open House Office I D: 20201117195630992622000000
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: MI
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • AppliancesAndEquipmt: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • AppliancesAndEquipmtWaterHeater: Gas
  • BasementSpecifics: Other
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Basement Type: Residential Lot

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 24x24
  • Garage Stall: 2

Utilities

  • Heating Air: Central Air
  • Sewer: Municipal

Schools

  • School District: Houghton Lake
  • School District: Houghton Lake
  • Elem School Dist Number: 104

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2020
Closed on
Sep 11, 2020
Sold by
Arens Thomas J and Arens Kathleen R
Bought by
Gamel Liza M and Ghent Timothy M
Seller's Agent
Bonnie Forrest
Real Estate One Houghton and Higgins Lake
Buyer's Agent
Karen Hill
Cary Real Estate LLC
Sold Price
$160,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.70%
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Outstanding Balance
$128,369
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$101,467
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $144,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Price Changed $219,997 -2.2% $187 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $224,900 +40.6% $191 / Sq Ft
09/11/2020 09/11/20 Sold $160,000 -- --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Pending -- -- --
Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,660 $66,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,584 $66,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,433 $54,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,377 $51,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,981 $48,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,941 $46,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,871 $46,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,800 $45,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $46,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $50,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $51,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 201805393

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

APN: 011-392-014-0000