NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1231 Blakeslee St Kalamazoo, MI 49006

West Douglas Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $124,000 - $195,244

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,457 Sq Ft
$62/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2015

Last sale price $49,000 $20 Per Sq Ft

Est. 209% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $972/month

159 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of May 2015

Classic farm house near the West Douglas Historical neighborhood. The home is currently configured for rental of the upper level as an apartment with large kitchen, bedroom, and bath. The lower level boast 2 bedrooms, expansive dining room kitchen combination featuring a skylight. Location qualified for the Kalamazoo Promise.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Willie Mae Pierson

Pierson Real Estate License #6504065305 Listed on: 10/05/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Willie Mae Pierson

Pierson Real Estate License #6504065305 Listed on: 10/05/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1865

Lot Details

  • 99 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99 x 132

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,457 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1865

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1865
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2457.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 810.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 50500.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 99.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 99 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1324.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2014
Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Deaton Clara Louise
Bought by
Ospina Fernando
Seller's Agent
Willie Mae Pierson
Pierson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Willie Mae Pierson
Pierson Real Estate
List Price
$60,900
Sold Price
$49,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-19.54%
Total Days on Market
159
Current Estimated Value
$151,561

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$102,561
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.09%
Original Mortgage
$41,650
Interest Rate
0.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2014
Closed on
Apr 2, 2015
Sold by
Deaton Clara L
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Seller's Agent
Willie Mae Pierson
Pierson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Willie Mae Pierson
Pierson Real Estate
List Price
$60,900
Sold Price
$49,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-19.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,650
Interest Rate
0.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ospina Fernando $49,000 Devon Title Company
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $27,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Ospina Fernando $41,650
Previous Owner Deaton Clara L $10,000
Previous Owner Deaton Clara L $53,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $49,000 -19.5% $20 / Sq Ft
03/13/2015 03/13/15 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2014 10/05/14 For Sale $60,900 -- $25 / 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
2024 $1,487 $55,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,034 $51,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,668 $43,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,337 $41,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,373 $40,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,993 $35,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,837 $31,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,323 $31,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,323 $30,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,323 $28,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,323 $27,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Willie Mae Pierson

    Pierson Real Estate

    (269) 377-1403

    6 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14056218

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-16-177-075

Michigan Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 49006 West Douglas

1231 Blakeslee St, Kalamazoo, MI

This home is located at 1231 Blakeslee St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 since 05 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $151,561, approximately $61 per square foot. This property was built in 1865. 1231 Blakeslee St is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including Arcadia Elementary School, Hillside Middle School, and Kalamazoo Central High School.

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