NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12186 Tower Hill Rd Sawyer, MI 49125

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $427,000 - $640,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,640 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 08, 2016

Last sale price $280,000 $171 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,474/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Water Access
  • Screened Porch
  • Chikaming Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of January 2016

If you are looking for a charming cottage with private beach access, look no further. This year round three bedroom, two bath residence has wood floors, a large screened porch and partially finished basement with a bar. Located in Sawyer, in the community of Shorewood Hills. The residents share a huge association beach with three convenient access points with room for a few cars and golf carts. In addition to the beach, there are tennis courts and a playground for the exclusive use of Shorewood Hills property owners.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen Culp

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6506039437 Listed on: 11/10/2015

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Last Buyer's Agent

George Lucas

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6506035479

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,839

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 125

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Play Equipment

Utilities

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

Community Details

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,839

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60 x 125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1640.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2838.85
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1140.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1640.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 500.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1140.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment, Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 300000.0
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Play Equipment: 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
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 600.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 600.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2838.85
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2015
Closed on
Jan 17, 2016
Sold by
Schwab Katherine and The Jeanne L H Schwab Trust
Bought by
Schwab Katherine and The John J Schwab Jr Trust
Seller's Agent
Maureen Culp
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
George Lucas
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-17.4%
Current Estimated Value
$540,414

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$260,414
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2015
Closed on
Jan 6, 2016
Sold by
Schwab Katherine and The John J Schwab Jr Trust
Bought by
Roche Mark and Roche Patrice
Seller's Agent
Maureen Culp
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
George Lucas
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-17.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1997

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1994

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1990
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schwab Katherine -- Attorney
Roche Mark -- Attorney
-- $136,000 --
-- $80,000 --
-- $77,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roche Mark J $209,000
Closed Roche Mark $226,000
Closed Roche Mark $224,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/08/2016 01/08/16 Sold $280,000 -17.4% $171 / Sq Ft
11/22/2015 11/22/15 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2015 11/10/15 For Sale $339,000 -- $207 / 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 $5,818 $209,300 $0 $0
2024 $5,023 $204,200 $0 $0
2023 $4,785 $150,800 $0 $0
2022 $4,557 $139,700 $0 $0
2021 $4,984 $138,900 $86,500 $52,400
2020 $4,923 $126,200 $0 $0
2019 $4,971 $126,900 $68,500 $58,400
2018 $4,932 $126,900 $0 $0
2017 $5,593 $146,200 $0 $0
2016 $2,980 $115,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,970 $114,000 $0 $0
2014 $2,645 $120,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Maureen Culp

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Maureen Culp

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 759-9994

    33 in this area

    173 Total Sales

    Maureen Culp
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  • George Lucas

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    George Lucas

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 449-4068

    30 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    George Lucas
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14060490

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-07-0820-0025-00-6

Michigan Berrien County Sawyer 49125 Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

12186 Tower Hill Rd, Sawyer, MI

This home is located at 12186 Tower Hill Rd, Sawyer, MI 49125 since 10 November 2015 and is currently estimated at $540,414, approximately $329 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 12186 Tower Hill Rd is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Chikaming Elementary School, Three Oaks Elementary School, and River Valley Middle/High School.

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