NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1530 Forest Dr Portage, MI 49002

Estimated Value: $494,000 - $767,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,258 Sq Ft
$255/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 22, 2014

Last sale price $335,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,714/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 49 Feet of Waterfront
  • Barn
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Portage Central Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2014

WOW - LOOK AT THIS PRICE! A TREMENDOUS VALUE IN A SUPERB PORTAGE LAKE LOCATION. Updated, upgraded, move in ready for the summer season. Great front lawn for outdoor activities. Very attractive homes in this premier location - southern exposure with great views from sunrise to sunset. Great room plus deck with adjustable awning span entire front of this walkout ranch - handsome cathedral ceiling, fireplace, spacious dining area + snack bar - Kitchen offers new ceramic backsplash, newer appliances & flooring, freshly painted, generous tiled entry - Main floor MBR with adjacent full bath, powder room. Walkout has brand new lush neutral carpet & tiled area by door to wood deck, full bath w/new ceramic floor, fresh paint, stove on raised brick hearth, very nice sized bedroom with lake views + b onus room for 3rd BR (no window) or den w/generous closet. Deep lot with great parking & add'l 2 car garage w/upper loft - complete lake pkg. Come take a look!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Audrey DeVault

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6502104525 Listed on: 06/24/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Audrey DeVault

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6502104525 Listed on: 06/24/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,426

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49.5 x 407
  • 49 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $2 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,258 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Iron Water Filter
  • Water Filtration System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,426

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 49.5 X 407
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2258.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Ranch
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5426.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Additional Items:Water SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 49.0
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Additional Items:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Additional Items:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Additional Items:Satellite System: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Barn: Yes
  • Additional Items:Iron Water FIlter: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1135.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Gas/Wood Stove, Iron Water FIlter, Satellite System, Water Softener/Owned, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2258.0
  • Window Features: Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch(es), Deck(s)
  • List Price: 379000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: West Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 20.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 20.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size Area: 0.47
  • Lot Dimensions: 49.5 X 407
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20473.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5426.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2014
Closed on
Jul 22, 2014
Sold by
Kitchns Ronald R and Kitchens Margaret Lyn
Bought by
Tarver Donald E and Tarver Tammy L
Seller's Agent
Audrey DeVault
Jaqua, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Audrey DeVault
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-11.61%
Current Estimated Value
$575,706

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$240,706
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.01%
Original Mortgage
$335,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2011
Sold by
Robertson Keith E and Robertson Ardath H
Bought by
Kitchens Ronald R and Kitchens Margaret Lyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tarver Donald E $335,000 Metro Advantage
Kitchens Ronald R $305,000 Metro Advantage Title Agcy L
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tarver Donald E $502,000
Closed Tarver Donald E $414,100
Closed Tarver Donald E $410,000
Closed Tarver Donald E $394,200
Closed Tarver Donald E $360,000
Closed Tarver Donald E $335,000
Previous Owner Kitchens Ronald R $244,000
Previous Owner Robertson Keith E $195,000
Previous Owner Robertson Keith E $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2014 07/22/14 Sold $335,000 -11.6% $148 / Sq Ft
06/29/2014 06/29/14 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2014 06/24/14 For Sale $379,000 -- $168 / 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 -- $261,600 $0 $0
2024 -- $263,900 $0 $0
2023 -- $0 $0 $0
2022 $6,782 $220,900 $0 $0
2021 $8 $0 $0 $0
2020 -- $0 $0 $0
2019 -- $0 $0 $0
2018 $8 $0 $0 $0
2017 $8 $0 $0 $0
2016 -- $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $142,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Audrey DeVault

    Jaqua, REALTORS

    (269) 207-3411

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14035655

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10-05640-031-O

Michigan Kalamazoo County Portage 49002

1530 Forest Dr, Portage, MI

This home is located at 1530 Forest Dr, Portage, MI 49002 since 24 June 2014 and is currently estimated at $575,706, approximately $254 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1530 Forest Dr is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including Central Elementary School, Portage Central Middle School, and Portage Central High School.

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