$580,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2024

1449 Tara Ln Chelsea, MI 48118

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,824 Sq Ft
3.59 Acres

Recently Sold

$120 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.59 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • South Meadows Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of December 2024

This spacious home sits majestically atop the entry to the cul-de-sac that's located 1/4 mile from Chelsea High School with Lima Township taxes. Huge entry foyer leads to the open concept kitchen/dining and family room. The living space faces south with abundant Andersen windows filling the home with light and warmth. The oversized family room has a masonry wood burning fireplace and will accommodate large gatherings. Upgraded laundry suite is just off the garage. This home has 4 full and 1 half bath, all which have been upgraded. Primary en-suite has access to the deck, WIC, and bath with double sinks and shower. Additional 2 BR's and full bath on entry level. Upstairs you'll find a huge second en-suite BR with cozy window seat. Full finished W/O basement with 5th non-conforming BR.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Elie

The Charles Reinhart Company License #6501298834 Listed on: 11/06/2024

The Charles Reinhart Company

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Boggs

The Charles Reinhart Company License #6506044624

The Charles Reinhart Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,415

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 3.59 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shrub
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Property is zoned RR, RR

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,824 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Generator Hookup
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,415

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1996
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4824.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6415.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RR
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Water Heater:Propane2: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ensuite: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator Hook-up: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3042.0
  • Additional Items:Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Satellite Dish2: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 4824.0
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • List Price: 619000.0
  • Lot Features: Rolling Hills, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • 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: 2.5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.59
  • Lot Size Area: 3.59
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 156380.0
  • Zoning Description: RR
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6415.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Debra Macklem Living Trust and Macklem Debra Lynn
Bought by
Matthew And Rebecca Alter Living Trust and Alter
Current Estimated Value
$619,987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Macklem George Paul and Macklem Debra Lynn
Bought by
Debra Macklem Living Trust and Macklem

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2024
Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Vollmer Ronald L and Vollmer Marie W
Bought by
Macklem Debra Lynn and Macklem George Paul
Seller's Agent
Michelle Elie
The Charles Reinhart Company
Buyer's Agent
Jason Boggs
The Charles Reinhart Company
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-6.3%
Views
160

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.80%
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2024
Closed on
Nov 24, 2024
Sold by
Vollmer Ronald L
Bought by
Vollmer Ronald L and Vollmer Marie W
Seller's Agent
Michelle Elie
The Charles Reinhart Company
Buyer's Agent
Jason Boggs
The Charles Reinhart Company
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-6.3%
Views
160

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2011
Sold by
Reynolds William H and Reynolds Cathleen M
Bought by
Vollmer Ronald L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,200
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2010
Sold by
Foster John C
Bought by
Reynolds William H and Reynolds Cathleen Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,562
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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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
Quit Claim Deed $290,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $290,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $580,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $314,000 Liberty Title
Warranty Deed $320,000 Lib
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $464,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $251,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $288,562 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $580,000 -6.3% $120 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 For Sale $619,000 -- $128 / 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 $6,194 $299,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,946 $351,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,853 $311,900 $0 $0
2022 $6,098 $293,000 $0 $0
2021 $5,934 $284,100 $0 $0
2020 $5,870 $254,100 $0 $0
2019 $5,718 $245,200 $245,200 $0
2018 $5,533 $227,100 $0 $0
2017 $3,624 $203,000 $0 $0
2016 $0 $147,985 $0 $0
2015 -- $147,543 $0 $0
2014 -- $142,934 $0 $0
2013 -- $142,934 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24058045

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 07-17-200-038