Seller's Agent in 2024
Bernie Merkle
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
(616) 886-2274
6 in this area
300 Total Sales
11771 88th Ave Allendale, MI 49401
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,296
Sq Ft
5.58
Acres
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- 5.58 Acre Lot
- Recreation Room
- Evergreen Elementary School Rated 9+
- Deck
- Wooded Lot
About This Home
As of October 2024Welcome to your piece of paradise in the woods! This one of a kind property has so much to offer! Over 3000 square feet of living space, with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, a 3 stall garage, a workshop, raised garden area, and an amazing inground pool with covered patio and fully fenced, makes the property perfect for entertaining. The main home is full of custom woodwork and lots of built-ins throughout the many rooms. The kitchen features stainless appliances with gas cooktop and built in oven, and overlooks the combined dining and living space. Multiple loft areas are perfect for additional seating / reading spaces. Connected by a covered walkway, the ''Pool House'' provides a generous recreation space with a partial kitchen with sink & full sized fridge, and additional full bathroom, and an additional room that could be an office or additional guest space. A large workshop provides hobby space or storage space. The property is over 5 1/2 acres, and tucked into the woods to provide great privacy, with it just a short distance to Lake Michigan Drive, the commute to Grand Rapids or the Lakeshore is easy!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt License #6506041602 Listed on: 10/07/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,520
Year Built
- Built in 1981
Lot Details
- 5.58 Acre Lot
- The property's road front is unimproved
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Unpaved Driveway
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,296 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Living Room
- Recreation Room
Kitchen
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Snack Bar or Counter
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Well
- Propane Water Heater
- Septic System
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 7, 2024
Closed on
Oct 31, 2024
Sold by
Elwin Ruehs And Mary Magee-Ruehs Trust and Ruehs Elwin F
Bought by
Kloosterhouse Nick and Kloosterhouse Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Bernie Merkle
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Buyer's Agent
Bailee VanderMolen
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$584,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-2.65%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,435
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.22%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$395,995
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$222,440
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $584,000 | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $400,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2024 10/31/24 | Sold | $584,000 | -2.7% | $177 / Sq Ft |
| 10/08/2024 10/08/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/07/2024 10/07/24 | For Sale | $599,900 | 0.0% | $182 / Sq Ft |
| 10/07/2024 10/07/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/02/2024 10/02/24 | For Sale | $599,900 | 0.0% | $182 / Sq Ft |
| 09/23/2024 09/23/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/06/2024 09/06/24 | For Sale | $599,900 | -- | $182 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,688 | $309,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,204 | $282,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,058 | $247,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,353 | $204,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,254 | $198,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,217 | $184,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $3,157 | $170,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,964 | $162,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,891 | $156,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,775 | $148,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $140,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $129,700 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Bernie Merkle
-
Jim Wiersma
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Jim Wiersma
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
(616) 396-5221
5 in this area
248 Total Sales
-
Bailee VanderMolen
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Bailee VanderMolen
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(810) 887-9353
9 in this area
163 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 24047116
APN: 70-09-19-200-051
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