NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1597 Pontchartrain Dr Okemos, MI 48864

Estimated Value: $346,000 - $389,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,215 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 21, 2022

Last sale price $307,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,587/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Cornell Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of July 2022

*** Welcome to 1597 Pontchartrain *** Charm & character are showcased throughout the existing bones of the original architecture found in an exquisitely designed 1950's home, coupled with recent seller improvements that have brought this property back to life w/ all of the modern day finishes & luxuries... Located in the desired Forest Hills neighborhood of Okemos. This quad level home has over 2200 square feet of finished living space... Since purchasing in 2016, these sellers have invested over 80k in upgrades– The exterior of the home was given a facelift- Including new roof, new gutters w/ gutter guards, new windows (w/ 30 year warranty) & slider going into 3 seasons room, new siding on the back of the home, Rhino Shield exterior paint (w/ 10-year warranty) rebuilt exterior chimney & tuck point, new outdoor spigots, new insulated garage door w/ freshly epoxied floors... Interior features have also been recreated w/ new flooring & carpet, revamped kitchen (including new stainless steel appliances), new baths, interior paint, new tankless water heater/hot water furnace, & so much more... List of improvements are attached to the listing. Greatly remodeled & redesigned over the past few years. A lovely setting on a corner lot. The charm on the outside will pull you in & won't let you out when you step inside. We welcome you HOME! ***Open House: Sunday, June 12 from 12  1:30 PM. No seller reserved items. ***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Magsig

Keller Williams Realty Lansing License #6506046432 Listed on: 06/09/2022

Co-Listed By

Dana Costello

Keller Williams Realty Lansing License #6501387265

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,484

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x134
  • Landscaped
  • Native Plants
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Few Trees
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • HOA YN

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Quad-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Down Draft Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Enclosed Glass Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Forest Hills Association
  • Forest Hill Subdivision

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,484

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Levels: Two
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Size: 150X134
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 842
  • Co List Office Phone: 517-853-1200
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Hill
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1534.0
  • Architectural Style: Quad-Level
  • Living Area: 2215.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 150X134
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1534.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 2215.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 2
  • Baths:_pound_Half Baths B: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Inside: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Block4: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Improvements:Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Improvements:Three Seasons Room: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Quad-Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Lower Level: Yes
  • Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile2: Yes
  • Cooling:None8: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Connected: Yes
  • Electric:_two_00 Amp Service: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2234.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room: 7
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Other Level: Second
  • SpaFeatures: None
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Blinds, Double Pane Windows
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 681.0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Masonry2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Community Features:None24: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Down Draft: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Rectangular Lot, Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Glass Enclosed, Rear Porch
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Window Features:Bay Window(s): Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Lot Features:Native Plants: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Glass Enclosed: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete Driveway, Finished, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Finished2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, Down Draft, Microwave, Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • LaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Lower Level
  • Utilities: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 12.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Forest Hills
  • Community Features: None
  • Association Amenities: Jogging Path
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Location Legal Info:Association Fee: 12.0
  • Location Legal Info:Association Name: Forest Hills
  • Location Legal Info:Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Amenities:Jogging Path: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Okemos

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18295.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5484.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2022
Closed on
Jul 21, 2022
Sold by
Vautaw Robert C and Vautaw Jeanne L
Bought by
Jarema Kyle J and Jarema Tori A
Seller's Agent
Ben Magsig
Keller Williams Realty Lansing
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$307,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
7.72%
Current Estimated Value
$364,225

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,225
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%
Original Mortgage
$294,300
Outstanding Balance
$281,415
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$82,810

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2016
Closed on
Nov 2, 2016
Sold by
Rusch Robert A
Bought by
Vaultaw Robert C and Vaultaw Jeanne L
Seller's Agent
Heather Driscoll
EXIT Realty Home Partners
Buyer's Agent
Remarks See
Outside Realtor
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$159,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.08%
Original Mortgage
$143,910
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2001
Sold by
Budd Brian R and Budd Melissa K
Bought by
Rusch Robert A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,320
Interest Rate
7.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1992
Sold by
Stevens Griz
Bought by
Budd
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
Jarema Kyle J $307,000 --
Vaultaw Robert C $159,900 None Available
Rusch Robert A $167,900 --
Budd $109,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jarema Kyle J $294,300
Previous Owner Vaultaw Robert C $143,910
Previous Owner Rusch Robert A $134,320
Closed Rusch Robert A $25,185
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/21/2022 07/21/22 Sold $307,000 +7.7% $139 / Sq Ft
06/14/2022 06/14/22 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2022 06/09/22 For Sale $285,000 +78.2% $129 / Sq Ft
11/02/2016 11/02/16 Sold $159,900 0.0% $72 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/24/2016 09/24/16 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2016 08/08/16 For Sale $159,900 -- $72 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lansing 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 $7,926 $167,700 $30,000 $137,700
2024 $35 $156,300 $28,300 $128,000
2023 $7,449 $142,300 $26,500 $115,800
2022 $5,623 $122,900 $24,400 $98,500
2021 $5,484 $117,900 $22,400 $95,500
2020 $5,400 $110,500 $22,400 $88,100
2019 $5,205 $109,300 $27,100 $82,200
2018 $4,950 $100,900 $26,500 $74,400
2017 $4,772 $95,500 $25,600 $69,900
2016 $1,855 $89,600 $24,400 $65,200
2015 $1,855 $85,000 $41,223 $43,777
2014 $1,855 $82,100 $36,264 $45,836
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Ben Magsig

    Keller Williams Realty Lansing

  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Dana Costello

    Keller Williams Realty Lansing

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Non Member

    Non Member Office

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Heather Driscoll

    EXIT Realty Home Partners

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Remarks See

    Outside Realtor

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 265804

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 02-02-27-229-013

Michigan Ingham County Okemos 48864

1597 Pontchartrain Dr, Okemos, MI

This home is located at 1597 Pontchartrain Dr, Okemos, MI 48864 since 09 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $364,225, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1597 Pontchartrain Dr is a home located in Ingham County with nearby schools including Cornell Elementary School, Kinawa School, and Chippewa Middle School.

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