NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1523 Echo Valley Dr Niles, MI 49120

Estimated Value: $497,000 - $549,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$241/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2015

Last sale price $320,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,424/month

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Deck
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 3 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2015

Substantial price reduction for this amazing find is quality brick construction along with superior craftsmanship located on the St. Joseph River in the Riverbrooke Subdivision. From the time you drive to the property, the views of the St. Joseph River are outstanding, the property offers a deck overlooking the river along with patio area and screened room providing year round enjoyment of the great views. Landscaped with quality foliage and yard art there is always something to enjoy, as the property and plants are maintained by the underground irrigation system feed from the river. From the time you enter the quality and skilled craftsmanship is evident, every detail has been given to cabinetry, countertops, flooring, lighting, doors, windows and floor plan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Van

Bon Realty License #6502103167 Listed on: 05/22/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Ron Birmingham

Core Real Estate, Inc. License #6506022304

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,875

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125x137
  • Private Waterfront
  • 125 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Water Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

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
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,875

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1998
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Generator, Whirlpool Tub, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2200.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 2000.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch, 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 349500.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: St Joseph River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • 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: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 250.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Dimensions: 125x137
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17125.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3875.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2022
Sold by
Diane Vidt Kim
Bought by
Vidt Kim Diane
Current Estimated Value
$529,473

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2015
Closed on
May 22, 2015
Sold by
Hand Michael K and Hand Lana M
Bought by
Vidt James and Vidt Kim Diane
Seller's Agent
Beth Van
Bon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ron Birmingham
Core Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$349,500
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,500
-8.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1997
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
Vidt Kim Diane -- Armstrong Betker Schaeffer & N
Vidt James $320,000 Chicago Title
-- $42,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vidt Kim Diane $233,000
Previous Owner Vidt Kim D $233,000
Previous Owner Vidt James $256,000
Previous Owner Hand Michael K $513,000
Previous Owner Hand Michael K $105,000
Previous Owner Hand Michael K $25,000
Previous Owner Hand Michael K $106,259
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Sold $320,000 -8.4% $145 / Sq Ft
05/22/2015 05/22/15 For Sale $349,500 -- $159 / Sq Ft
03/19/2015 03/19/15 Pending -- -- --
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 $5,166 $212,100 $0 $0
2024 $1,894 $256,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,804 $240,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,718 $204,600 $0 $0
2021 $4,258 $211,000 $31,300 $179,700
2020 $4,201 $208,100 $0 $0
2019 $4,125 $146,000 $31,300 $114,700
2018 $4,035 $146,000 $0 $0
2017 $4,072 $149,500 $0 $0
2016 $4,532 $167,100 $0 $0
2015 $4,441 $166,100 $0 $0
2014 $1,783 $166,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14065011

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-14-6400-0009-00-3