NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1543 Echo Valley Dr Niles, MI 49120

Estimated Value: $639,695 - $1,013,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$250/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2015

Last sale price $410,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,425/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of June 2015

WATERFRONT LIVING!!!! Built in 1996, this all Brick exterior home is just steps away from the beautiful & North flowing St. Joe River. Designed w/an open flowing concept lends to endless waterfront views. Unique in style & character boasting tasteful arched & vaulted ceilings, large floor to ceiling windows and sliding glass doors. With Screen porch access, the well lit Eat-in kitchen design is host to custom cabinets, high ceilings, plant shelves, Corian counter-tops, and a generous pantry which are very functional and comfortable. The eating area is surrounded by windows boasting perfect views while overlooking the water across a beautifully landscaped back yard. The master suite also faces the river front and has a gas/log fireplace and a spacious walk in closet. The entire master bath showcases Italian porcelain floors with a double vanity, whirlpool tubshower, and a naturally lit separate toilet. BR 2 is also Riverfront with over-sized glass sliding door w/access to cozy screened porch. BR 3 is currently staged as a den for Her, yet equipped with built-in shelving & quaint closet. His Den is opposite hers and also has built in shelving, a French door and an over sized window. Full basement (3000SqFt) is home to all mechanicals, with exterior walls insulated, studed and some electrical run. Generous landscaping shapes the grounds with a natural and colorful flair from the front yard to the stone lined river banks. Located within 15 minutes to University of Notre Dame, major medical facilities in South Bend and Mishawaka, South Bend Regional Airport, and 10 minutes from Amtrak train depot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dorothy Mottl

D Mottl Realty Group LLC License #6502354788 Listed on: 04/12/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Crouch

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6506037764

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,076

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125 x 179
  • Private Waterfront
  • 125 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Water Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Accessible Home Design

  • Rocker Light Switch

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,076

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1996
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 149.67
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 125 x 179
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3000.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5075.58
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 125.0
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Additional Items:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Rocker Light Switches: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3000.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Flooring Stone Floor: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Accessibility Features: Rocker Light Switches
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove, Family Room, Gas Log, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 3000.0
  • Spa Features: Whirlpool Tub
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Skylight(s), Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 3000.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 449000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: St Joseph River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: 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
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Other
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size Area: 0.51
  • Lot Dimensions: 125 x 179
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22375.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5075.58
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2015
Closed on
Jun 15, 2015
Sold by
Thompson Virl E and Thompson Carol A
Bought by
Cortez John and Cortez Kerry
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Mottl
D Mottl Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Paul Crouch
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-8.69%
Current Estimated Value
$748,674

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$338,674
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1995
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cortez John $410,000 Multiple
-- $42,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Sold $410,000 -8.7% $137 / Sq Ft
06/13/2015 06/13/15 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2015 04/12/15 For Sale $449,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $6,591 $310,900 $0 $0
2024 $2,406 $366,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,291 $307,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,182 $261,700 $0 $0
2021 $5,402 $263,600 $31,300 $232,300
2020 $5,329 $260,100 $0 $0
2019 $5,232 $185,400 $31,300 $154,100
2018 $5,122 $185,400 $0 $0
2017 $5,173 $190,100 $0 $0
2016 $5,814 $213,700 $0 $0
2015 $5,674 $212,400 $0 $0
2014 $2,346 $219,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 15016169

MichRIC

APN: 11-14-6400-0004-00-1