Seller's Agent in 2020
Katie Tester
Real Estate One
(231) 392-3689
5 in this area
26 Total Sales
1491 Lake Dr Traverse City, MI 49685
Estimated Value: $572,000 - $667,537
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,311
Sq Ft
$483/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Private Waterfront
- Private Dock
- Deck
- Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
- Sandy Beach
- Wooded Lot
About This Home
As of December 2020100 feet of private sandy frontage on Silver Lake, almost 1/2 an acre of mature trees, a detached 2.5 car garage and within 7 minutes of downtown Traverse City are some of the highlights of this fantastic home for sale. Inside you will find 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths (the half bath is a 'Pittsburgh Potty' in the lower level), a cozy living room with fireplace, sitting room on the lake side, office and lower level storage and laundry. Updates include and new well in 2012, new septic in 2016 and new furnace in 2017. Enjoy days at the lake and evenings around the fire pit outside or snuggled up inside! Bonus - the dock, raft and boat hoist are included in the sale so you are ready for next summer!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
REO-TCFront-233021 License #6501382697 Listed on: 09/24/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,308
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x200
- Private Waterfront
- 100 Feet of Waterfront
- Sandy Beach
- Sloped Lot
- Wooded Lot
- The community has rules related to zoning restrictions
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Block Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Fire Rated Drywall
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,311 Sq Ft Home
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Fireplace
- Den
- Solarium
- Unfinished Basement
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Outdoor Features
- Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
- Property is near a lake
- Private Dock
- Deck
- Rain Gutters
- Porch
Schools
- Central Grade Elementary School
- Traverse City West Middle School
- Traverse City West Senior High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Well
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Water Sports
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 24, 2020
Closed on
Dec 21, 2020
Sold by
Ackerman Donald Z
Bought by
Birach James and Weaver Susan M
Seller's Agent
Katie Tester
REO-TCFront-233021
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Jerome
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$437,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
2.82%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$196,384
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.95%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 7, 2005
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birach James | $437,000 | -- | |
| -- | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2020 12/22/20 | Sold | $437,000 | +2.8% | $333 / Sq Ft |
| 09/24/2020 09/24/20 | For Sale | $425,000 | -- | $324 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,308 | $312,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,586 | $296,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,431 | $173,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $4,914 | $199,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $4,753 | $173,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $4,040 | $146,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $4,500 | $168,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $0 | $163,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | -- | $152,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | -- | $163,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $151,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2012 | -- | $159,100 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Katie Tester
-
Danielle Jerome
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Danielle Jerome
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver
(248) 762-2622
16 in this area
140 Total Sales
-
Karen Schmidt
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Karen Schmidt
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver
(231) 218-4463
14 in this area
131 Total Sales
Map
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS
MLS Number: 1880282
APN: 05-295-019-00
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