$450,000
SOLD OCT 18, 2024

1506 W Chicago Rd Niles, MI 49120

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,984 Sq Ft
3.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$113 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brick or Stone Mason

About This Home

As of October 2024

Nestled on a tranquil 3.5-acre wooded lot, this stunning Mid-Century Modern home boasts sought-after architectural details and recent enhancements both inside and out. Featuring newer cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances, the kitchen's original blue-tile backsplash and large windows create a bright, inviting atmosphere.The spacious living room captivates with its soaring wood-beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the wooded backyard, and an impressive irregular stone, wood-burning fireplace. Throughout the main level, black walnut, wide plank, pegged floors complement the living spaces. Unique storage solutions include floor-to-ceiling closets in the dining area, an original pantry near the kitchen, and a floating closet in the entryway. The main floor further accommodates three bedrooms with closets, a full bath, and a tastefully updated half bath preserving its retro charm.Descending to the lower, walk-out level reveals a family living space featuring a second kitchen, dining or game area, and media space for leisure or entertainment. Additionally, this level includes laundry facilities and an adaptable room suitable for a home office, exercise space, or creative pursuits. Exterior enhancements encompass a front retaining wall, a serene patio area at the rear, and winding stairs leading to the garage and walk-out level, all thoughtfully integrated into the natural surroundings. Conveniently situated near the 31 Bypass, this property offers easy access to South Bend, IN, and St. Joseph, MI, making it an ideal retreat that combines timeless architecture with modern comfort in a picturesque woodland setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alberto Stefani

Bellabay Realty (SW) License #6501412547 Listed on: 09/27/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Margo Green

Berrien Property License #6502357167

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,415

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 3.48 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,984 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,415

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • 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: 3984.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3415.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2284.0
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar, Center Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3984.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 470000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.48
  • Lot Size Area: 3.48
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 151397.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3415.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2024
Closed on
Oct 18, 2024
Sold by
Sanders Sabrina Lynn and Curtis Dale
Bought by
Vickroy Rod Joseph
Seller's Agent
Alberto Stefani
Bellabay Realty (SW)
Buyer's Agent
Margo Green
Berrien Property
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.25%
Current Estimated Value
$464,745

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,745
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.78%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Outstanding Balance
$401,535
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,210

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2021
Closed on
Jul 13, 2021
Sold by
Rahming Lashonda A and Rahming Randolph W
Bought by
Sanders Sabrina Lynn and Sanders Curtis Dale
Seller's Agent
Gloria Royal
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Inman
Red Shoe Realty
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$366,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2019
Closed on
Mar 23, 2020
Sold by
Merica Terry Bishop and Terry Bishop Merica Revocable
Bought by
Rahming Lashonda A and Rahming Randolph W
Seller's Agent
Debbie Floor
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Tina Thornton
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$237,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-13.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
39.11%
Original Mortgage
$213,600
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2010
Sold by
Merica Terry Bishop
Bought by
Merica Terry Bishop and Terry Bishop Merica Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
4.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2010
Sold by
Merica Terry B and Meria Steven R
Bought by
Merica Terry B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
4.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1995
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $450,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $366,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $267,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $179,900 --
Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $213,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $213,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $44,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Sold $450,000 -4.3% $113 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2024 08/28/24 Price Changed $470,000 -2.1% $118 / Sq Ft
08/02/2024 08/02/24 For Sale $480,000 +31.1% $120 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Sold $366,000 +1.7% $92 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2021 06/06/21 For Sale $360,000 +51.6% $90 / Sq Ft
03/26/2020 03/26/20 Sold $237,500 -13.6% $60 / Sq Ft
01/20/2020 01/20/20 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2019 12/30/19 For Sale $275,000 -- $69 / 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 $3,602 $230,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,346 $142,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,282 $138,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,221 $113,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,920 $105,700 $19,200 $86,500
2020 $2,491 $98,500 $0 $0
2019 $2,446 $86,300 $19,200 $67,100
2018 $2,389 $86,300 $0 $0
2017 $2,324 $85,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,381 $89,200 $0 $0
2015 $2,373 $88,400 $0 $0
2014 $946 $87,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24039969

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-14-0730-0028-00-6