NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1220 Merkle St Ortonville, MI 48462

Estimated Value: $407,000 - $501,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,919 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 17, 2023

Last sale price $381,000 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,846/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 2.34 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wetlands on Lot

About This Home

As of April 2023

**OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED** Welcome home to your private, wooded oasis! This well-maintained colonial sits on 2.34 acres of wooded land overlooking beautiful wetlands at the back of the property. Situated on a quiet, dead-end street, this spacious colonial features a generous kitchen and dining space with hardwood floors, lots of storage, spacious corian countertops, and beautiful views to let the outside in. Cozy family room features a wood burning stove for cold, winter nights. The spacious living room offers lots of windows, skylights, fresh paint, and waterproof vinyl flooring. The grand staircase takes you up to the bedrooms where you'll find a spacious master and generous walk-in closet. The spacious deck looks out to the wooded backyard, perfect for entertaining! 2.5 car attached garage. 23x40 Pole Barn features freshly epoxied floors, three automatic garage doors, and a workshop. Whole-house generator included! Beautiful private views from every room! Updates include: fresh paint throughout home, waterproof flooring in living room, boiler system ('21), HWH ('21), newer Generator, and much more! This is a true year-round oasis!! Buyer agent must be present for all showings. Measurements approximate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Abigail Pilarski

DOBI Real Estate License #6501423239 Listed on: 03/10/2023

DOBI Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Nelson

KW Domain License #6501416104

KW Domain

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1986 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 2.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x633x165x632
  • Dirt Road
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2,919 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck
  • Pole Barn
  • Porch

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Whole House Permanent Generator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Suprvr's Plat No 2 Groveland Twp Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0224201020
  • $4,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,748

Year Built

Built in 1986 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1986
  • State Equalized Value: 174050.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2018
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Water Softener (owned), Programmable Thermostat
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Wood Stove
  • Fireplace Locations: Family Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Appliances: ENERGY STAR® qualified dryer, ENERGY STAR® qualified washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2919
  • Total Sq Ft: 2919

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Crawl
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Whole House Generator
  • Frontage Feet: 150
  • Porch Type: Deck, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Dirt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car, 4 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Door Opener, Workshop, Attached, Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well (Existing)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Brandon

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 155982.9000
  • Lot Features: Wetland/Swamp, Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 2.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 150x633x165x632
  • Parcel Number: 0224201020

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3603.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 2145.0000
  • Total Tax: 5748.0000
  • Taxable Value: 174050.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Brandon

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2023
Closed on
Apr 17, 2023
Sold by
Lesperance Justin M and Lesperance Maria
Bought by
Schoenbeck Michael Stephen and Schoenbeck Jennifer Lee
Seller's Agent
Abigail Pilarski
DOBI Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Scott Nelson
KW Domain
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$381,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
4.38%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$457,930

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,930
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.10%
Original Mortgage
$281,000
Outstanding Balance
$273,770
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$184,160

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2021
Closed on
May 10, 2021
Sold by
Shanafelt Randall
Bought by
Lesperance Justin M and Lesperance Maria
Seller's Agent
Susan Rotay
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Rory MacDonald
EXP Realty Clinton Twp
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
6.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.25%
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2019
Sold by
Kosnik Catherine
Bought by
Shanafelt Randall

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$219,450
Interest Rate
3.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2015
Sold by
Kosnik Catherine M
Bought by
Catherine M Kosnik Trust and Shanafelt Randall W

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2013
Closed on
Jun 17, 2013
Sold by
The Charles E Sornig Jr Revocable Trust
Bought by
Kosnik Catherine
Seller's Agent
Linda Stodola
RE/MAX Eclipse Clarkston
Buyer's Agent
Scott Coltman
Keller Williams Macomb St Clair
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-11.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2005
Sold by
Sornig Charles E and Sornig Joy A
Bought by
Sornig Charles E and Sornig Joy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2005
Sold by
Sornig Charles E and Sornig Joy A
Bought by
Sornig Charles E and Sornig Joy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2005
Sold by
Empire Mortgage
Bought by
Sornig Charles E and Sornig Joy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2004
Sold by
Paragon Home Lending Llc
Bought by
Empire Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2004
Sold by
Firu Richard G
Bought by
Jp Morgan Chase Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2002
Sold by
Wilczewski Leonard
Bought by
Firu Richard G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,675
Interest Rate
6.4%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1995
Sold by
Walker Richard A
Bought by
Lafarlett Billy W and Lafarlett Terri D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,400
Interest Rate
8.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schoenbeck Michael Stephen $381,000 Twenty Two Title
Schoenbeck Michael Stephen $381,000 Twenty Two Title
Lesperance Justin M $345,000 Liberty Title
Shanafelt Randall $231,000 Uta
Catherine M Kosnik Trust -- Attorney
Kosnik Catherine $190,000 Partners Title Agency Llc
Sornig Charles E -- Philip R Seaver Title Co Inc
Sornig Charles E -- Capital Title Ins Agency
Sornig Charles E $210,000 Capital Title Ins Agency
Empire Mortgage -- --
Paragon Home Lending Llc -- --
Jp Morgan Chase Bank $293,182 --
Firu Richard G $270,000 --
Lafarlett Billy W $144,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schoenbeck Michael Stephen $281,000
Closed Schoenbeck Michael Stephen $281,000
Previous Owner Lesperance Justin M $276,000
Previous Owner Shanafelt Randall $219,450
Previous Owner Kosnik Catherine $152,000
Previous Owner Sornig Charles E $132,300
Previous Owner Sornig Charles E $35,000
Previous Owner Sornig Charles E $132,300
Previous Owner Charles E Sornig Jr Revocable Trust $167,100
Previous Owner Sornig Charles E $87,000
Previous Owner Sornig Charles E $150,000
Previous Owner Sornig Charles E $168,000
Previous Owner Firu Richard G $276,675
Previous Owner Lafarlett Billy W $130,400
Closed Sornig Charles E $42,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Sold $381,000 +4.4% $131 / Sq Ft
03/12/2023 03/12/23 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 For Sale $365,000 +5.8% $125 / Sq Ft
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Sold $345,000 +6.2% $118 / Sq Ft
04/19/2021 04/19/21 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2021 04/16/21 For Sale $325,000 +71.1% $111 / Sq Ft
06/18/2013 06/18/13 Sold $190,000 -11.6% $65 / Sq Ft
05/07/2013 05/07/13 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2013 03/25/13 For Sale $215,000 -- $74 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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 $4,208 $203,550 $0 $0
2023 $3,784 $192,380 $0 $0
2022 $5,748 $174,050 $0 $0
2021 $4,719 $162,140 $0 $0
2020 $3,015 $144,630 $0 $0
2019 $3,348 $140,350 $0 $0
2018 $3,292 $127,010 $0 $0
2017 $3,229 $123,770 $0 $0
2016 $3,205 $118,840 $0 $0
2015 -- $108,310 $0 $0
2014 -- $95,900 $0 $0
2011 -- $84,160 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20230016374

Realcomp

APN: 02-24-201-020