NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Stafford Ave Battle Creek, MI 49015

Minges Brook Riverside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $298,000 - $317,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,911 Sq Ft
$106/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 22, 2016

Last sale price $133,000 $46 Per Sq Ft

Est. 131% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,929/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of February 2016

Must see this beautiful, huge ranch home. Has two patios, one with gas line for grill. Home is handicap accessible with 2 fireplaces, full furnished basement. Home has newer roof, hot water heater, and appliances. Main floor laundry. This home has tons of storage. Must See!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dave Reynolds

Non-Member Listing Listed on: 12/07/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Roger Cole

Harrington Real Estate Group License #6501389780

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 180x150
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Accessible Ramps

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Propane
  • Water Softener Leased
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Connected
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,283

Year Built

Built in 1961

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: 1961
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 180x150
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2911.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3283.21
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: 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
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Ramped Entrance: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Covered Ramp: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1811.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Satellite Dish2: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented
  • Accessibility Features: Ramped Entrance, Covered Entrance, Covered Ramp, Grab Bar Mn Flr Bath
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Rented
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2911.0
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1100.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1100.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Grab Bar Mn Flr Bath: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener Rented: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1100.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Stone
  • List Price: 139900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Lot Size Area: 0.62
  • Lot Dimensions: 180x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 27000.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3283.21
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2020
Sold by
Mung Gin Lam
Bought by
Mung Gin L and Vung Cing L
Current Estimated Value
$307,849

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Outstanding Balance
$78,806
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$229,043

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2015
Closed on
Feb 22, 2016
Sold by
Schweizer Helen and Schweizer James L
Bought by
Mung Gin Lam
Seller's Agent
Dave Reynolds
Non-Member Listing
Buyer's Agent
Roger Cole
Harrington Real Estate Group
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$133,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-4.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.06%
Original Mortgage
$119,700
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Cherney Gargaro Carma Jean and Cherney Charles R R
Bought by
Schweizer Helen and Schweizer James L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1997
Sold by
Cherney Eunice

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1997
Sold by
Cherney Trust Eunice C
Bought by
Cherney Trust Richard A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1993
Sold by
Cherney Richard A and Cherney Eunice C
Bought by
Cherney Trust Eunice C
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
Mung Gin L -- None Available
Mung Gin Lam $133,000 Attorney
Schweizer Helen $152,000 Fatic
-- -- --
Cherney Trust Richard A -- --
Cherney Trust Eunice C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mung Gin L $114,000
Closed Mung Gin Lam $119,700
Previous Owner Schweizer Helen $121,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Sold $133,000 -4.9% $46 / Sq Ft
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2015 12/07/15 For Sale $139,900 -- $48 / 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 -- $134,400 $0 $0
2024 $3,764 $123,685 $0 $0
2023 $4,286 $112,134 $0 $0
2022 $3,400 $100,916 $0 $0
2021 $4,174 $95,714 $0 $0
2020 $3,927 $90,475 $0 $0
2019 $3,911 $85,743 $0 $0
2018 $3,911 $86,190 $8,876 $77,314
2017 $3,541 $80,966 $0 $0
2016 $3,471 $77,143 $0 $0
2015 $3,229 $73,623 $6,059 $67,564
2014 $3,229 $72,194 $6,059 $66,135
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Dave Reynolds

    Non-Member Listing

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Roger Cole

    Harrington Real Estate Group

    (269) 964-5182

    15 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Roger Cole
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 15062181

MichRIC

APN: 4690-08-535-0

Michigan Calhoun County Battle Creek 49015 Minges Brook Riverside

159 Stafford Ave, Battle Creek, MI

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