$655,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

1286 Bear Lake Cir Portage, MI 49024

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,275 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$200 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Moorsbridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of April 2025

Class, sophistication, elegance, nature, and entertainment are embodied by your 4 Bed/ 3 Full Bath estate! Built in 2018, your stately home was custom designed with every detail meticulously curated. Large custom windows provide beautiful vistas of your wooded surroundings! Gorgeous wood floors throughout the main floor! Custom gas fireplace! Savor cooking and gathering in your Chef's kitchen with custom lighting, fine design details, huge pantry, and quartz counters! Large, screened three season room to enjoy the woods outside your door! Nest in your custom designed primary suite that feels like a European Spa! The inviting lower level has a family room, bedrm, and large full bathroom--ideal for multi-generational living! Large, classy mudroom and laundry! Side-entry, three car garage!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Adrian

Adrian Real Estate Listed on: 02/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Norris

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR License #6501411387

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,591

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 69x170x100x220
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,275 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Moorsbridge Elementary School
  • Portage Central Middle School
  • Portage Central High School

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,591

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2018
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 69x170x100x220
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3275.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 11591.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2382.0
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • General Property Info Elementary School2: Moorsbridge Elementary School
  • General Property Info High School: Portage Central High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Portage Central Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing Invisible Fence: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 3275.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Invisible Fence
  • List Price: 679000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Moorsbridge Elementary School
  • High School: Portage Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Portage Central Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 69x170x100x220
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21344.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11591.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2025
Closed on
Mar 31, 2025
Sold by
Wme Murphy Revocable Living Trust and Murphy William Kevin
Bought by
Koester Elyse and Koester Matthew
Seller's Agent
Chris Adrian
Adrian Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mary Norris
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.53%
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$663,670

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,670
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.55%
Original Mortgage
$524,000
Outstanding Balance
$522,215
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$134,224

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2021
Sold by
Murphy William K and Murphy Mary Elleri
Bought by
Murphy William Kevin and Murphy Mary Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2016
Closed on
Mar 2, 2018
Sold by
Granite Development Properties Llc
Bought by
Murphy William K and Murphy Mary Ellen
Seller's Agent
Jane Pennings
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Phillip Reed
American Professional Homes
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$56,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-6.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
38.91%
Original Mortgage
$373,500
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Warranty Deed $655,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $56,000 Devon Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $524,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $373,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $655,000 -3.5% $200 / Sq Ft
02/23/2025 02/23/25 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 For Sale $679,000 +1112.5% $207 / Sq Ft
03/02/2018 03/02/18 Sold $56,000 -6.5% --
01/11/2018 01/11/18 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2016 01/28/16 For Sale $59,900 -- --
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 $10,204 $311,600 $0 $0
2024 $10,204 $290,800 $0 $0
2023 $9,727 $250,900 $0 $0
2022 $10,510 $237,200 $0 $0
2021 $10,157 $234,000 $0 $0
2020 $9,936 $223,900 $0 $0
2019 $895 $217,000 $0 $0
2018 $0 $28,600 $0 $0
2017 $0 $16,500 $0 $0
2016 -- $18,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $18,500 $0 $0
2014 -- $18,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25005159

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10-07705-005-O