$340,000
OPEN SAT 12PM - 2PM

12227 Polara Dr Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Estimated payment $2,113/month

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,560 Sq Ft
$218 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Fenced

About This Home

Matterport virtual walkthrough available on Homes. Charming colonial in Sterling Heights featuring four spacious bedrooms, a private fenced backyard, and a beautiful three seasons room. This lovely home offers fantastic curb appeal with large trees, lush landscaping, and an attached two-car garage. Inside, the inviting living room flows into the kitchen and a formal dining room—ideal for both entertaining and everyday life. The kitchen is equipped with updated stainless steel appliances, and the main level also includes a cozy family room with a classic brick gas fireplace, charming built-ins, and convenient powder room. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms full of character and natural light. The basement offers a finished lounge area, dedicated laundry space, and plenty of storage. Out back, enjoy a private patio, charming playhouse, and serene green space. Welcome Home!

Listing Agent

Jim Shaffer

Good Company License #6502380733 Listed on: 09/22/2025

Good Company

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x120
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Ground Level

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sterling Knolls Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1026378015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,804

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1966
  • State Equalized Value: 132200.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Locations: Family Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2210
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 650
  • Total Sq Ft: 1560
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1560

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 60
  • Porch Type: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Warren Con

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X120
  • Parcel Number: 1026378015

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 3670.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 134.0000
  • Total Tax: 3804.0000
  • Taxable Value: 88398.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Warren Con

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Range of Values:

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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 $3,804 $142,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,670 $132,200 $0 $0
2023 $3,483 $118,200 $0 $0
2022 $3,378 $105,500 $0 $0
2021 $3,491 $98,600 $0 $0
2020 $3,319 $97,300 $0 $0
2019 $3,115 $89,500 $0 $0
2018 $3,418 $80,300 $0 $0
2017 $3,183 $74,900 $15,000 $59,900
2016 $3,115 $74,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $71,000 $0 $0
2014 -- $56,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2025 09/22/25 For Sale $340,000 +97.7% $218 / Sq Ft
06/20/2014 06/20/14 Sold $172,000 -1.7% $110 / Sq Ft
04/28/2014 04/28/14 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2014 04/21/14 For Sale $174,900 -- $112 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Mutual Title Agency
Warranty Deed $172,000 Bell Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $158,900 New Conventional
Closed $168,884 FHA
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Jim Shaffer

Good Company

(586) 571-8827

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Jim has been a real estate professional in the Oakland County market since 1999. Combining an innovative and technology driven approach to our evolving market Jim has become the number one agent on the Woodward Corridor. Through community involvement and volunteering he has developed a connection to the Woodward Corridor communities, our schools, businesses and people. Jim prides himself on personal service catered to every client, buyer and seller alike. Taking time to listen to each client,

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Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20251038738

Realcomp

APN: 10-10-26-378-015