NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1486 Merry Brook St Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Estimated Value: $299,714 - $363,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,810 Sq Ft
$116/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2015

Last sale price $160,000 $57 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,901/month

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Fruit Trees
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 0.95 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2015

Move right in to this beautiful 2 story, 4 bed, 3 bath home w/1 acre on Comstock Creek in a desirable neighborhood! The main floor has bamboo flooring throughout, an eat in kitchen along w/formal dining room; & spacious living room w/fireplace. The updated kitchen has granite counter tops, backsplash & S/S appliances. A beautiful oak staircase welcomes you to the upstairs, w/a substantial sized master suite boasting lots of natural light, a full bath & walk-in closet; 2 additional bedrooms & family bath. The walk out level features a living room w/built-ins, fireplace, 4th bedroom, & screened-in porch. You'll appreciate the 2 car att/garage w/2 story shed. The nearly 1 acre fenced property, surrounds you with garden area, fruit trees, a willow tree & creek at the back.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kerry Fischer

Five Star Real Estate, Milham License #6501367416 Listed on: 09/15/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzzette Deaux

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6502400341

Jaqua, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,184

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.95 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90 x 365 x 90 x 335
  • Private Waterfront
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,810 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,184

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2810.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 165000.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Comstock Creek
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.95
  • Lot Size Area: 0.95
  • Lot Dimensions: 90 x 365 x 90 x 335
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41382.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2184.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2017
Sold by
Dekett Amy M and Valley Amy
Bought by
Dekett Amy M and Dekett Christopher D
Total Days on Market
69
Current Estimated Value
$324,929

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,000
Outstanding Balance
$71,265
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$253,664

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2015
Closed on
Dec 29, 2015
Sold by
Wufuer Ruziaili and Gulzhaer Tuerzun
Bought by
Valley Amy
Seller's Agent
Kerry Fischer
Five Star Real Estate, Milham
Buyer's Agent
Suzzette Deaux
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-5.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2009
Sold by
Michigan Property Rehabilitation Inc
Bought by
Wufuer Ruziaili

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,637
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2008
Sold by
Palmer Steven A and Palmer Kelli J
Bought by
Michigan Property Rehabilitation Inc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dekett Amy M -- Chicago Title Of Micghigan I
Valley Amy $160,000 Chicago Title Company
Wufuer Ruziaili -- None Available
Michigan Property Rehabilitation Inc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dekett Amy M $122,000
Closed Valley Amy $152,000
Previous Owner Wufuer Ruziaili $35,000
Previous Owner Wufuer Ruziaili $119,500
Previous Owner Wufuer Ruzialli $18,750
Previous Owner Wufuer Ruziaili $122,500
Previous Owner Wufuer Ruziaili $122,637
Previous Owner Palmer Stephen A $84,750
Previous Owner Palmer Stephen A $53,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2015 12/29/15 Sold $160,000 -5.8% $57 / Sq Ft
11/23/2015 11/23/15 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2015 09/15/15 For Sale $169,900 -- $60 / 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 $2,115 $120,300 $0 $0
2023 $2,016 $105,600 $0 $0
2022 $3,483 $95,200 $0 $0
2021 $3,388 $92,100 $0 $0
2020 $3,181 $87,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,941 $83,200 $0 $0
2018 $2,837 $79,600 $0 $0
2017 $0 $72,500 $0 $0
2016 -- $70,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $72,500 $12,700 $59,800
2014 -- $72,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15049918

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 07-17-127-040