NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12294 Tower Hill Rd Sawyer, MI 49125

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $760,000 - $1,057,060

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,728 Sq Ft
$340/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 28, 2020

Last sale price $420,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 121% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,145 / mo

141 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Water Access
  • Waterfall on Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of February 2020

Cute 3BR/2BA garden cottage w guesthouse is offered turn-key and includes private beach access in Sawyer. Step onto the grounds of this charming property and you'll feel a world away, surrounded by lush landscaping and a home designed for easy indoor/outdoor living. The cozy, knotty-pine living room with fireplace and well-appointed kitchen are filled with natural light. Dining area opens to large deck. Finished lower level has rec room with FP and a bedroom. Back yard leads to a 1BR/1BA guest house with heat and AC, plus gas stove. Custom landscaping includes a koi pond with a waterfall, extensive perennials and large back yard. Multiple decks make plenty of outdoor living space. Shorewood Hills HOA includes 3/4-mile beach, tennis and playground. A great getaway for all seasons!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chad Gradowski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502355194 Listed on: 08/27/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Gradowski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502355194 Listed on: 08/27/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,468

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 15,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120x125
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $54 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Pond
  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Waterfall on Lot
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground

Additional Features

  • Security
  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,468

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

HOA Fees

$54 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 236.56
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 120X125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2728.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3468.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: 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
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wall Furnace: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Pond: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Extra Well: Yes
  • Landscape:Waterfall: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1898.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Other Structures Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove, Formal Dining, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2728.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 830.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 930.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Fireplace:Formal Dining: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 830.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s)
  • List Price: 449000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Extra Well
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Pets Allowed, Playground, Security, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 650.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 650.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Security: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Trash

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 120X125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15000.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3468.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$927,765

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2019
Closed on
Feb 25, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-15.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.10%
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
0.036%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1977
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
-- None Available
$210,000 --
-- --
-- --
$37,500 --
$29,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $336,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $420,000 -15.8% $154 / Sq Ft
01/15/2020 01/15/20 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2019 08/27/19 For Sale $499,000 -- $183 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $11,948 $438,900 $0 $0
2025 $11,626 $436,800 $0 $0
2024 $10,038 $429,900 $0 $0
2023 $9,562 $318,500 $0 $0
2022 $9,106 $292,800 $0 $0
2021 $10,822 $255,700 $172,900 $82,800
2020 $3,755 $235,200 $0 $0
2019 $3,551 $246,900 $136,900 $110,000
2018 $3,454 $246,900 $0 $0
2017 $3,397 $286,300 $0 $0
2016 $3,116 $226,800 $0 $0
2015 $3,105 $224,400 $0 $0
2014 $2,481 $236,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chad Gradowski

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Chad Gradowski

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (219) 241-9083

    24 in this area

    278 Total Sales

    Chad Gradowski
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19041708

MichRIC

APN: 11-07-0820-0014-00-4

Michigan Berrien County Sawyer 49125 Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

12294 Tower Hill Rd, Sawyer, MI

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