NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1281 S Shore E Unit E Frankfort, MI 49635

Estimated Value: $973,000 - $1,173,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,737 Sq Ft
$619/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 16, 2018

Last sale price $470,000 $271 Per Sq Ft

Est. 129% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,529 / mo

736 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Granite Countertops
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2018

Year round lakefront home on Crystal Lake's south shore with 51 feet of private water frontage. This home has been remodeled with several upgrades. It has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 2 car attached garage, fireplace, main level laundry, office space, a fully equipped kitchen, Natural gas zoned hot water heat, sprinkler system, and central air conditioning. All furniture and furnishings are included. There are spectacular views of Crystal Lake and the town of Frankfort is only 5 minutes away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Ferris

Vaughan Realty Listed on: 07/05/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Karyn Thorr

Crystal Mountain Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 10,890 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 76 x 141
  • Private Waterfront
  • 51 Feet of Waterfront
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,737 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1976
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1976

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Kitchen Tops
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 15x12, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x9, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 17x15, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Floor Primary: No
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 11x8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23x14
  • Range: R 16W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1737

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Garden/Storage Shed
  • Body Of Water: Crystal Lake
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Deck
  • Exterior Finish: Wood
  • Foundation: Block, Crawl Space, Entrance Inside
  • Number Of Acres: 0.25
  • Road: Blacktop, Public Maintained
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Across Rd), Inland Lake, All Sports
  • Waterfront Frontage: 51

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel, Private
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Attached

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Baseboard, Central Air, Hot Water
  • Laundry: On Level: Lower Floor
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV
  • Water: Private Well

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 76 x 141
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

MLS Schools

  • School District: Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2016
Closed on
Aug 15, 2018
Sold by
Maurer Margaret E L Tr
Bought by
Randolph Russo B and Russo Marie A
Seller's Agent
James Ferris
Vaughan Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karyn Thorr
Crystal Mountain Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$205,000
-30.37%
Current Estimated Value
$1,075,303

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$605,303
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.47%
Original Mortgage
$349,000
Outstanding Balance
$303,092
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$772,211
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Randolph Russo B $470,100 Attorney Only
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Randolph Russo B $349,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/16/2018 08/16/18 Sold $470,000 -30.4% $271 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 For Sale $675,000 -- $389 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

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 $8,850 $497,800 $0 $0
2024 $86 $411,200 $0 $0
2023 $8,238 $290,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    James Ferris

    Vaughan Realty

    (231) 871-0392

    10 Total Sales

    James Ferris
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  • Karyn Thorr

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Karyn Thorr

    Crystal Mountain Realty

    (231) 342-2267

    79 Total Sales

    Karyn Thorr
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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1819770

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 05-001-148-10

Michigan Benzie County Frankfort 49635

1281 S Shore E Unit E, Frankfort, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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