NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1556 Long Rd Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Vine Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $823,000 - $1,230,351

5 Beds
8 Baths
6,214 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2012

Last sale price $425,000 $68 Per Sq Ft

Est. 150% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,633/month

359 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.51 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2012

Long Road-Gracious home in exceptional condition, private 1.5 ac setting, rich in architectural detail-moldings, archways, doors, windows, pewabic tile. Foyer with slate flooring, large LR with FP, formal DR with cherry paneled walls, remodeled kitchen with center island, granite counters, Viking range, Sub-Zero fridge, butlers pantry and informal dining area. Sunroom with built-in bookshelves, den, master suite with FP & adjacent sitting room, four family bedrooms, 5 full & 3 1/2 baths, three season room with slate flooring, Otis elevator, three staircases, recreation room with fireplace, gas hot water/forced air heating systems, central air, concrete construction with restored exterior, slate roof, security/fire-smoke alarm system, four car garage, beautiful yard with sprinkling system, circular drive. KALAMAZOO PROMISE! Excellent value! Lot size is approximate. RSVD: Washer & Dryer. Taxes are non-homestead, would be approx. $13,931 with 100% homestead and 2012 SEV of $269,800.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Kocher

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6501225012 Listed on: 07/28/2011

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Last Buyer's Agent

Audrey DeVault

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6502104525

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 1.51 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 74 x 471 x 162 x 78 x 108 x 12
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Game Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan
  • Laundry Chute

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1934
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 74 x 471 x 162 x 78 x 108 x 12
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6214.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 22080.0
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Additional Items:Water SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 4.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Water: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • 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
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Additional Items:Security System: Yes
  • Additional Items:Stone Floor: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Additional Items:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Roofing:Slate: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 5464.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Security System, Stone Floor, Water Softener/Owned, Wood Floor, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Rec Room, Primary Bedroom, Other Bedroom, Living
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 6214.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 750.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1979.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Fireplace:Other Bedroom: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 750.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Patio, 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 490000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Wooded, Ravine
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:_three_ Season Room: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Concrete: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Garage Type:_four_: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Storm Sewer Available, Public Water Available, Public Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Cable Available, Broadband Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.51
  • Lot Size Area: 1.51
  • Lot Dimensions: 74 x 471 x 162 x 78 x 108 x 12
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 65776.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 22080.0
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2011
Closed on
Aug 31, 2012
Sold by
Bell Angela J
Bought by
Bell Larry J and Larry J Bell Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Tom Kocher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Audrey DeVault
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$609,500
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$184,500
-30.27%
Current Estimated Value
$1,062,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$637,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2004
Sold by
Bell Larry and Bell Angela Jeanne
Bought by
Bell Angela Jeanne and The Angela J Bell Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2004
Sold by
Lauer Michael A and Rauen Catherine M
Bought by
Bell Larry and Bell Angela Jeanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Bell Larry J $425,000 Ppr Title Agency
Bell Angela Jeanne -- --
Bell Larry $600,000 Metro
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Angela J Bell Trust $275,000
Previous Owner Bell Larry J $480,000
Previous Owner Bell Larry J $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2012 08/31/12 Sold $425,000 -30.3% $68 / Sq Ft
07/21/2012 07/21/12 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2011 07/28/11 For Sale $609,500 -- $98 / 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 $10,247 $569,100 $0 $0
2024 $10,247 $569,600 $0 $0
2023 $9,766 $528,300 $0 $0
2022 $16,641 $553,000 $0 $0
2021 $16,090 $479,800 $0 $0
2020 $15,638 $425,800 $0 $0
2019 $14,907 $393,400 $0 $0
2018 $14,559 $318,700 $0 $0
2017 $14,945 $318,300 $0 $0
2016 $14,945 $318,500 $0 $0
2015 $14,945 $318,500 $0 $0
2014 $14,945 $337,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Tom Kocher

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

    (269) 342-5600

    4 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Tom Kocher
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Audrey DeVault

    Jaqua, REALTORS

    (269) 207-3411

    Audrey DeVault
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 11042277

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-21-462-002

Michigan Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 49008 Vine

1556 Long Rd, Kalamazoo, MI

This home is located at 1556 Long Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 since 28 July 2011 and is currently estimated at $1,062,588, approximately $170 per square foot. This property was built in 1934. 1556 Long Rd is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including Woods Lake Elementary School, Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts, and Loy Norrix High School.

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