NOT LISTED FOR SALE

127 E Melody Ave Portage, MI 49002

Estimated Value: $269,011 - $288,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,776 Sq Ft
$155/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 18, 2022

Last sale price $244,900 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,804 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Portage Central Middle School Rated A-
  • Den
  • Patio

About This Home

As of November 2022

Welcome home to this beautifully updated ranch style home in Portage, conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining & trails! The updates in this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home are extensive and include - high efficiency furnace installed Nov. 2018, new hot water heater in 2020, all new quality laminate flooring throughout main floor, all new stainless steel appliances and sink in kitchen, and updated electrical system, The home also features main floor laundry and an awesome three season screened porch - with all new screens. Two wood-burning fireplaces - one in the living room and one in lower family room. There is so much potential in the large, dry basement to expand your living space. And, the roof is only 8 years old! All the updates are done and ready for new owners to enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Vandenberg

Lakes & Country Real Estate Inc License #6501404720 Listed on: 10/20/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Mais

O'Brien Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,337

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 12,632 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 97 x 132
  • Fenced
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,776 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,337

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1776.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1176.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 244900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 97 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3337.33
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2022
Closed on
Nov 18, 2022
Sold by
Lamer Rachel and Lamer Kyle
Bought by
Scherlitz Anna and Pope Jacob
Seller's Agent
Diane Vandenberg
Lakes & Country Real Estate Inc
Buyer's Agent
Jason Mais
O'Brien Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$244,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$275,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,103
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%
Original Mortgage
$237,553
Outstanding Balance
$230,360
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,643

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2016
Closed on
Jun 10, 2016
Sold by
Engel Chad C and Reeves Shannon L
Bought by
Larner Rachel and Larner Kyle
Seller's Agent
Rick Zuiderveen
Zuiderveen, REALTORS LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ethel Wilkey-Downs
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$153,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2014
Sold by
Engel Robert R and Engel Saundra J
Bought by
Engel Robert R and Engel Chad C
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
Scherlitz Anna $244,900 None Listed On Document
Larner Rachel $153,500 Ask Services Inc
Engel Robert R -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scherlitz Anna $237,553
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/18/2022 11/18/22 Sold $244,900 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
10/26/2022 10/26/22 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2022 10/25/22 Price Changed $244,900 -2.0% $138 / Sq Ft
10/20/2022 10/20/22 For Sale $249,900 +62.8% $141 / Sq Ft
06/10/2016 06/10/16 Sold $153,500 -1.0% $131 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/04/2016 05/04/16 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2016 04/29/16 For Sale $155,000 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $3,871 $111,800 $0 $0
2024 $3,759 $100,900 $0 $0
2023 $3,583 $89,600 $0 $0
2022 $3,453 $82,400 $0 $0
2021 $3,337 $80,800 $0 $0
2020 $3,265 $75,300 $0 $0
2019 $294 $71,300 $0 $0
2018 $0 $70,200 $0 $0
2017 $0 $69,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $66,600 $0 $0
2015 -- $62,400 $0 $0
2014 -- $59,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Diane Vandenberg

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Diane Vandenberg

    Lakes & Country Real Estate Inc

    (269) 207-9599

    6 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Diane Vandenberg
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jason Mais

    O'Brien Real Estate

    (269) 350-6169

    9 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Jason Mais
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Rick Zuiderveen

    Zuiderveen, REALTORS LLC

    (269) 375-6777

    11 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Rick Zuiderveen
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  • Ethel Wilkey-Downs

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Ethel Wilkey-Downs

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

    (269) 267-0515

    39 in this area

    190 Total Sales

    Ethel Wilkey-Downs
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 22044803

MichRIC

APN: 10-02442-074-O

Michigan Kalamazoo County Portage 49002

127 E Melody Ave, Portage, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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