$545,000
SOLD JAN 31, 2018

120 Bittersweet Ln NE Ada, MI 49301

Forest Hills Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,170 Sq Ft
4.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$105 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

327 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 4.52 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Knapp Forest Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of July 2020

PRICED AT RECENT APPRAISAL…A home for those who appreciate the benefits of living on 4.5 spectacular wooded acres, in a spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath walkout home, just minutes from the newly updated downtown Ada. This remarkable home offers you the lifestyle you've been looking for - with majestic hiking trails, an in-ground pool, a billiard room, and more. Inside you will find hardwood floors, a bright open chef’s kitchen with Siematic cabinets, Traulsen stainless steel refrigerator, drawer dishwashers, Granite, Corian, and a Wolf gas stove. The eating area and living room are bathed in sunlight with floor to ceiling windows that extend the entire length of the home....truly impressive. Enjoy elegant and fun entertaining with 2 wet bars, a wine cellar, and game room. In addition to all this, the bedrooms are bright with enjoyable views; the office even has a view of the Grand River. This home is an absolute gem and designed to flow with comfort.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karol Cooley

Keller Williams GR East License #6506034289 Listed on: 11/21/2016

Keller Williams GR East

Co-Listed By

Taylor Caughron

Keller Williams GR East License #6501321035

Last Buyer's Agent

Norrine Long

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,937

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 4.52 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RR, RR

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,170 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,937

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1988
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: n/a
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5170.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: Contemporary
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 7937.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RR
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Pool:OutdoorInground: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Heat Type:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Additional Items:Attic Fan: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3550.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Built in Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan, Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 5170.0
  • Window Features: Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Deck(s)
  • List Price: 560000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Pool Features: Outdoor/Inground
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 4.52
  • Lot Size Area: 4.52
  • Lot Dimensions: n/a
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 196891.0
  • Zoning Description: RR
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7937.0
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2020
Closed on
Jul 13, 2020
Sold by
Amrstrong Eric Lawrence and Amrstrong Lisa Ann
Bought by
Hardy Kimberly and Hardy Paul
Seller's Agent
Donna Anders
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Brian Bartholomew
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-9.49%
Current Estimated Value
$1,079,845

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$459,845
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.59%
Original Mortgage
$496,000
Outstanding Balance
$443,531
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$636,314

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2016
Closed on
Jan 31, 2018
Sold by
Field John and Field Glenna
Bought by
Armstrong Eric Lawrence and Armstrong Lisa Ann
Seller's Agent
Karol Cooley
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Norrine Long
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-19.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%
Original Mortgage
$335,000
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2007
Sold by
Hughes Jeffrey L and Hughes Tinita E
Bought by
Field John and Field Glenna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,600
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2004
Sold by
Peterson N Thomas N and Peterson Roberta E
Bought by
Hughes Jeffrey L and Hughes Tinita E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $620,000 Title Resource Group
Warranty Deed $545,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Warranty Deed $459,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $530,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $7,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Open $496,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $335,000 VA
Previous Owner $415,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $347,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $69,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $354,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $68,925 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $367,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $424,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $53,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2020 07/13/20 Sold $620,000 -9.5% $120 / Sq Ft
06/13/2020 06/13/20 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2020 05/27/20 For Sale $685,000 +25.7% $132 / Sq Ft
01/31/2018 01/31/18 Sold $545,000 -19.3% $105 / Sq Ft
10/14/2017 10/14/17 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2016 11/21/16 For Sale $675,000 -- $131 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association 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
2025 $9,116 $557,600 $0 $0
2024 $9,116 $484,900 $0 $0
2023 $8,716 $455,100 $0 $0
2022 $12,745 $399,100 $0 $0
2021 $12,523 $395,000 $0 $0
2020 $7,614 $370,000 $0 $0
2019 $8,074 $349,800 $0 $0
2018 $8,398 $318,700 $0 $0
2017 $8,371 $314,300 $0 $0
2016 $8,074 $292,100 $0 $0
2015 -- $292,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $271,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16057650

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-15-27-101-032