$468,750
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

12478 Watkins Dr Shelby Township, MI 48315

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,229 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Ranch Style House
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Eppler Junior High School Rated A-
  • Ground Level Unit
  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

Look no further for your dream home! This SHELBY TWP UTICA SCHOOLS sprawling three-bedroom brick ranch is a true gem, meticulously kept and updated within the last seven years.
Step inside and be greeted by elegant bamboo hardwood floors that flow throughout the home. The heart of this house, the kitchen, boasts stunning new granite countertops and new stainless appliances, perfect for any home chef. Both of the 2 1/2 bathrooms have also been refreshed with beautiful new vanities plumbing fixtures and granite counters.
Enjoy year-round comfort in the attached four-season game room, offering extra space for relaxation and entertainment.
Car enthusiasts and hobbyists, rejoice! This property features 2 impressive 2 1/2 car attached garages 1 with heat, providing an ideal workshop space for all your projects.
Rest easy knowing the major components have all been replaced brand new: in 2019 including a new roof, new windows, new furnace and a new A/C Unit just last year all to ensure years of worry-free living. Plus, a full basement offers endless possibilities for future expansion or storage.
This home combines classic charm with modern updates, offering comfort, style, and functionality. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Esman

Kelly Esman & Associates License #6501154970 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheila Smith

EXP Realty Eastside License #6501398867

EXP Realty Eastside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1984 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 102x141
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,229 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0735179015

Community Details

Overview

  • Bannister Lakes Sub 1 Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,275

Year Built

Built in 1984 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1984
  • State Equalized Value: 191400.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2019
  • Foundation Features: Sump Pump
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Smoke Alarm, Entrance Foyer, Furnished - No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Locations: Great Room
  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2229
  • Total Sq Ft: 2229
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 2229

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Frontage Feet: 102
  • Porch Type: Patio, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Pub. Sidewalk
  • Sideof Street: S
  • Fencing: Back Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 4 Car
  • Garage Features: Side Entrance, Direct Access, Electricity, Door Opener, Heated, Workshop, Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front
  • 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)
  • Laundry Facilities: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: 150
  • Association Contact: 2485614700
  • Association Fee: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Utica

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 102X141
  • Parcel Number: 0735179015

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2504.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1771.0000
  • Total Tax: 4275.0000
  • Taxable Value: 137506.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Utica

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2016
Sold by
Jacob Gary L and Jacob Kimberly Sue
Bought by
Jacob Gary L and Jacob Kimberly Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,750
Outstanding Balance
$157,008
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$305,455

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1995
Sold by
Melvyn E Courtley
Bought by
Gary L Jacob
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Servicelink
Deed $174,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $195,750 New Conventional
Closed $29,000 Stand Alone Second
Closed $232,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $29,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $231,150 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $194,350 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $468,750 -1.3% $210 / Sq Ft
07/19/2025 07/19/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Price Changed $475,000 +1.3% $213 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $469,000 -- $210 / 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
2025 $4,275 $204,000 $0 $0
2024 $2,504 $191,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,371 $181,400 $0 $0
2022 $3,825 $168,000 $0 $0
2021 $3,721 $151,600 $0 $0
2020 $2,183 $140,500 $0 $0
2019 $3,406 $136,500 $0 $0
2018 $3,365 $130,000 $0 $0
2017 $3,304 $123,850 $30,850 $93,000
2016 $3,281 $123,850 $0 $0
2015 $3,234 $120,450 $0 $0
2013 $3,631 $107,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20251014446

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APN: 23-07-35-179-015