$268,000
SOLD MAR 17, 2015

1418 Lake Blvd Unit 2 Saint Joseph, MI 49085

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,504 Sq Ft
$365/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$178 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

154 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garden
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2021

Charm and elegance of an era gone by, this condo is located in the downtown St. Joseph historical district. Beautiful condo overlooking Lake Michigan. Only 5 units make up The Merrill Condo Association. This upper level unit offers hardwood floors, spacious living room with fireplace, study, family room with views plus kitchen and formal dining area. Common area includes a patio with full views of Lake Michigan overlooking Lions Beach. Includes a one car garage as well as separate basement storage area. Access to Lake Michigan is near by and only 4 blocks to downtown Saint Joseph and all it has to offer. Once you visit, you will want to call it home. Please note, no pets are allowed in this condo development.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Wortman

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506044879 Listed on: 09/24/2014

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Last Buyer's Agent

Chris White

Christopher T. White, Broker License #6506039440

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,078

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Shrub
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $365 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,504 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, sewer, lawn/yard care
  • The Merrill Condominiums

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,078

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$365 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Condo
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1504.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4078.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Garage Type Detached: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: The Merrill Condominiums
  • General Property Info:Entry Type: Common
  • General Property Info:Pets YN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 1504.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 274900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: {"Level":true}
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_one_: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Telephone Line

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Other, Storage
  • Association Fee: 365.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 365.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • Assoc Amenities:Other25: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Storage: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Trash, Snow Removal, Sewer, Lawn/Yard Care

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Condo
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4078.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2021
Sold by
Chateau Vsq Co
Bought by
Merrill Condominium Association
Current Estimated Value
$543,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2021
Closed on
Aug 10, 2021
Sold by
Kruk Robert and Brainard Anne E
Bought by
Bender David and Bender Dana
Seller's Agent
Jon Ornee
@HomeRealty Holland
Buyer's Agent
Jon Ornee
@HomeRealty Holland
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$402,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,600
0.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.51%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2014
Closed on
Mar 13, 2015
Sold by
Hills Claire B and David Walter Hills Trust
Bought by
Kruk Robert and Robert Kruk Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Mark Wortman
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Chris White
Christopher T. White, Broker
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$268,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,000
-10.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2006
Sold by
Hills David W and Hills Margaret Hartley
Bought by
Hills Margaret Hartley and Hills David Walter

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1990
Source: Public Records

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Master Deed -- Passaro Kahne Taylor Defrances
Warranty Deed $402,500 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Deed $268,000 Multiple
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $174,000 --
Deed $170,000 --
Deed $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2021 08/10/21 Sold $402,500 +0.7% $268 / Sq Ft
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2021 07/22/21 For Sale $399,900 +49.2% $266 / Sq Ft
03/17/2015 03/17/15 Sold $268,000 -10.4% $178 / Sq Ft
02/25/2015 02/25/15 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2014 09/24/14 For Sale $299,000 -- $199 / 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
2025 $8,815 $273,800 $0 $0
2024 $8,551 $263,000 $0 $0
2023 $11,979 $231,200 $0 $0
2022 $11,426 $197,900 $0 $0
2021 $5,956 $173,100 $60,800 $112,300
2020 $5,876 $169,300 $0 $0
2019 $5,831 $143,400 $53,900 $89,500
2018 $5,732 $143,400 $0 $0
2017 $5,142 $139,600 $0 $0
2016 $5,142 $134,600 $0 $0
2015 $4,200 $133,200 $0 $0
2014 $4,002 $128,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14054397

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-76-5000-0002-00-9