NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1318 Merry Brook Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Estimated Value: $296,487 - $321,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,168 Sq Ft
$143/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 09, 2020

Last sale price $205,000 $95 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,949/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 127 Feet of Waterfront
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 0.63 Acre Lot
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2020

OPEN HOUSE Thurs 7/30 5-7pm. Beautiful setting for this spacious home with large rooms throughout. Located along the Comstock Creek with 127 feet of frontage. Large living room w/ bay window. Cozy family room w/ wood burning fireplace.
Formal dining room with plenty of room for a large table.
Kitchen has stainless steel appliances(included) ,plenty of counter and cabinet space with a pantry and adjacent informal eating area.Relaxing three season porch overlooking the terraced yard. Upper level includes the master suite with walk-in closet and private bath along with three additional bedrooms with a family bath. Plenty of storage in the basement area. New furnace 2012. Roof is 6-7 years old. Priced to allow for some updating of your choice! Priced well under value for some cosmetic updat

Last Listed By

Jill Kingsbury

Five Star Real Estate Listed on: 07/24/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,996

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.63 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110x174x127x235
  • 127 Feet of Waterfront
  • Terraced Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,168 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Water Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,996

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1986
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • LivingArea: 2168.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 918.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 199900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Comstock Creek
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.63
  • Lot Size Area: 0.63
  • Lot Dimensions: 110x174x127x235
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 27443.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2996.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2020
Closed on
Sep 9, 2020
Sold by
Reist Gena and Reist Lucas
Bought by
Grube Aaron
Seller's Agent
Jill Kingsbury
Five Star Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marc VanLent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.55%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$310,372

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,372
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.18%
Original Mortgage
$198,850
Outstanding Balance
$178,155
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$132,217

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 25, 2013
Closed on
Mar 3, 2014
Sold by
Davidson Timothy B and Davidson Susan J
Bought by
Reist Gena and Reist Lucas
Seller's Agent
Stephen Mattingly
Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Kimberly
Attorneys Title Agency
List Price
$138,500
Sold Price
$138,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.25%
Original Mortgage
$124,200
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Grube Aaron $205,000 Star Title Agenncy Llc
Reist Gena $138,000 Ppr Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Grube Aaron $198,850
Previous Owner Reist Gena $20,000
Previous Owner Reist Gena M $119,400
Previous Owner Reist Gena $124,200
Previous Owner Davidson Timothy B $20,000
Previous Owner Davidson Timothy B $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2020 09/09/20 Sold $205,000 +2.6% $95 / Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2020 07/24/20 For Sale $199,900 +44.9% $92 / Sq Ft
02/28/2014 02/28/14 Sold $138,000 -0.4% $66 / Sq Ft
02/06/2014 02/06/14 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2013 11/25/13 For Sale $138,500 -- $66 / 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
2024 $2,536 $120,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,418 $105,600 $0 $0
2022 $4,177 $94,900 $0 $0
2021 $4,063 $91,500 $0 $0
2020 $3,241 $86,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,996 $82,400 $0 $0
2018 $2,891 $78,600 $0 $0
2017 $0 $74,700 $0 $0
2016 -- $71,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $74,900 $9,900 $65,000
2014 -- $74,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20021350

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 07-17-127-100