$435,000
SOLD SEP 2, 2025

1051 Willow Dr Colon, MI 49040

2 Beds
1 Bath
850 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$512 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2025

Start enjoying lake life this summer! Charming 2 bed, 1 bath year-round home on all-sports Palmer Lake with a sandy beach, sunset views, and a refreshing lake breeze. Recent updates include new steel roof, garage roof, deck, seawall, and HVAC—ready for immediate enjoyment. A spacious 24x28 two-car garage on the back lot is included, perfect for storage or lake toys. Palmer Lake is a 448-acre, all-sports lake just 2.5 hours from Chicago—ideal for boating, fishing, and relaxing. Whether you're looking for a weekend escape or year-round retreat, this home delivers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Delano

Lake Life Realty License #650 237 5486 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Earl

RE/MAX Elite Group License #6501299194

RE/MAX Elite Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,027

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 850 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,027

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 488.24
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 850.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5027.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 50.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 850.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Start enjoying lake life this summer! Charming 2 bed, 1 bath year-round home on all-sports Palmer Lake with a sandy beach, sunset views, and a refreshing lake breeze. Recent updates include new steel roof, garage roof, deck, seawall, and HVAC—ready for immediate enjoyment. A spacious 24x28 two-car garage on the back lot is included, perfect for storage or lake toys. Palmer Lake is a 448-acre, all-sports lake just 2.5 hours from Chicago—ideal for boating, fishing, and relaxing. Whether you're looking for a weekend escape or year-round retreat, this home delivers.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 850.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 465.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 415000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Palmer Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5027.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2025
Closed on
Aug 28, 2025
Sold by
Tumbas Peter G and Tumbas Kimberly V
Bought by
Riordan Thomas K and Schmitz Cecile
Seller's Agent
Paul Delano
Lake Life Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Earl
RE/MAX Elite Group
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.4%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$253,967

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$181,033
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-79.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2006
Sold by
Smoker Eugene F and Smoker Judith C
Bought by
Tumbas Peter G and Tumbas Kimberly V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1901
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $35,000 Oak Title
Warranty Deed $217,000 Chicago Title Sturgis
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Sold $435,000 +4.8% $512 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Price Changed $415,000 -3.3% $488 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $429,000 -- $505 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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
2025 $74 $3,900 $3,900 $0
2024 $72 $3,600 $3,600 $0
2023 $130 $3,600 $3,600 $0
2022 $0 $3,000 $3,000 $0
2021 $0 $3,000 $3,000 $0
2020 $35 $2,600 $2,600 $0
2019 $27 $2,600 $2,600 $0
2018 $139 $2,600 $2,600 $0
2017 $136 $2,700 $2,700 $0
2016 -- $2,400 $2,400 $0
2015 -- $2,400 $0 $0
2014 -- $2,400 $2,400 $0
2012 -- $2,300 $2,300 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25026319

MichRIC

APN: 041-777-126-40