$278,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

12451 Garr Rd Buchanan, MI 49107

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
3,336 Sq Ft
4.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$83 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

162 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Docks
  • 4.44 Acre Lot
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Barn
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2025

Stunning piece of property boasts endless beautiful sunrises and sunset views across Colvin LAKE background!! Nestled beyond where the eyes can not see from the roadside, this darling secret has been tucked away and is ready for its NEW owner(s) to call HOME! Very unique piece with 25' pier and aprox 110' lake frontage. Built in 1966, shows dated but open unfinished main level is ready for you to design the way you want! The lower level walkout bmnt has a 2+ attached garage with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, large living room, kitchen and dining area. It has a 32x24 barn and rolling wooded land between the road and house. The driveway is a deeded easement. Colvin Lake is approx. 6-8 acres in size and approx. 25'deep. Well, there's a boat house that needs brought back to life an a beautiful covered area for hosting family and or friends. The property also has an artesian well. Take a stroll and check this listing out. It needs TLC, and YOUR dreams to bring it to its FULLEST BEAUTY! All measurements and information taken from online records, buyer and buyers agent to verify. This home does not have power on, and is listed "as is". Please make your appointment for your showing SOON.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Reiter

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506043868 Listed on: 08/31/2024

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Cameron Mammina

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6501420183

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,100

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 4.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 585x255x489x572
  • Private Waterfront
  • 110 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • No Wake Zone
  • Docks
  • Shared Waterfront

Schools

  • Ottawa Elementary School
  • Buchanan Middle School
  • Buchanan High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,100

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 585x255x489x572
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3336.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3100.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 110.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1944.0
  • Additional Items:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • General Property Info Elementary School2: Ottawa Elementary School
  • General Property Info High School: Buchanan High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Buchanan Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range
  • Interior Amenities: LP Tank Rented
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3336.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1392.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1944.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1392.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 299900.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Other
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear, Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Rear: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:No Wake: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Shared Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ottawa Elementary School
  • High School: Buchanan High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Buchanan Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 4.44
  • Lot Size Area: 4.44
  • Lot Dimensions: 585x255x489x572
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 193406.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3100.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2024
Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Hunt Joyce K
Bought by
Zilke Elijah and Hojara Emily
Seller's Agent
Valerie Reiter
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Cameron Mammina
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$278,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,000
-14.46%
Views
327
Current Estimated Value
$295,155

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,155
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2015
Sold by
Turnock Joyce K and Hunt Joyce K
Bought by
Hunt Robert Joseph and Hunt Joyce K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2007
Sold by
Lolmaugh Wanda D
Bought by
Turnock Joyce K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2005
Sold by
Lolmaugh Wanda D and Lolmaugh Ross M
Bought by
Lolmaugh Wanda D and Turnock Joyce K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2000
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $278,000 First American Title
Personal Reps Deed $278,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $70,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $278,000 -7.3% $83 / Sq Ft
02/09/2025 02/09/25 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Price Changed $299,900 -7.7% $90 / Sq Ft
08/31/2024 08/31/24 For Sale $325,000 -- $97 / 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 $3,107 $109,700 $0 $0
2024 $2,745 $95,200 $0 $0
2023 $2,637 $88,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,587 $77,900 $0 $0
2021 $3,109 $85,100 $13,000 $72,100
2020 $335 $84,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,438 $74,800 $12,800 $62,000
2018 $1,433 $74,800 $0 $0
2017 $20 $72,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,697 $78,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,696 $73,300 $0 $0
2014 $1,355 $67,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24045846

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-06-0003-0018-01-2