NOT LISTED FOR SALE

16 Edwards Ave Grand Haven, MI 49417

Estimated Value: $1,055,000 - $1,093,292

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,353 Sq Ft
$321/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 1, 2017

Last sale price $736,600 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,968 / mo

119 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Mary A. White School Rated A-
  • Hilly Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2017

Rarely does a property of such natural beauty, breath taking views, & privacy become available for sale in Grand Haven. This historic home, aptly named ''Songbird'', will call out to those who enjoy sun, water, & relaxation. Songbird is perched on a wooded, hilltop that provides stunning panoramic views of the Grand Haven lighthouse & Lake Michigan. Great for friends & family w/ 4 bedrooms, sleeping porch, office/nursery, lower level familyroom, craftroom/bunkroom & walkout deck. Gas fireplace, hardwood floors, large wrap-around deck & a paved path to the beach. The owners have invested over $150,000 into refurbishing Songbird, this classic beach house, built in 1902, has been meticulously cared for. Please come & take a look at this truly one of a kind home before it flys away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Pantlind

Heglund-Sova Realty, Inc. - I License #6501382305 Listed on: 03/20/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Pantlind

Heglund-Sova Realty, Inc. - I License #6501382305 Listed on: 03/20/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,016

Year Built

  • Built in 1902

Lot Details

  • 12,911 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55 x 225
  • Shrub
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Sprinkler System
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,353 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Property is near a ravine

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,016

Year Built

Built in 1902

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1902
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 296.08
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 55 x 225
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3353.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 8015.92
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: 0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Additional Items:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2803.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3353.0
  • Spa Features: Whirlpool Tub
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 829900.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded, Rolling Hills, Ravine
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Dimensions: 55 x 225
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12911.0
  • Zoning Description: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8015.92
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2017
Closed on
Sep 1, 2017
Sold by
Staple James A
Bought by
Cantu Eloy and Cantu Marcia
Seller's Agent
Emily Pantlind
Heglund-Sova Realty, Inc. - I
Buyer's Agent
Emily Pantlind
Heglund-Sova Realty, Inc. - I
List Price
$829,900
Sold Price
$736,600
Premium/Discount to List
-$93,300
-11.24%
Current Estimated Value
$1,076,764

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$340,164
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.52%
Original Mortgage
$336,600
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2005
Sold by
Page Linda
Bought by
The James A Staple Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2004
Sold by
Zevalkink John J and Zevalkink Kimberly A
Bought by
Page Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2003
Sold by
Zevalkink John J and Zevalkink Kimberly A
Bought by
Zevalkink Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
5.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Cantu Eloy $736,600 First American Title
The James A Staple Trust $619,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Page Linda $575,000 Chicago Title
Zevalkink Kimberly A -- --
Zevalkink John J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cantu Eloy $336,600
Previous Owner Page Linda $200,000
Previous Owner Zevalkink John J $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/01/2017 09/01/17 Sold $736,600 -11.2% $220 / Sq Ft
07/17/2017 07/17/17 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2017 03/20/17 For Sale $829,900 -- $248 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $14,031 $492,900 $0 $0
2024 $133 $475,500 $0 $0
2023 $13,487 $426,900 $0 $0
2022 $13,966 $376,200 $0 $0
2021 $13,848 $366,900 $0 $0
2020 $13,840 $365,700 $0 $0
2019 $14,095 $371,700 $0 $0
2018 $13,097 $223,200 $0 $0
2017 $8,186 $223,200 $0 $0
2016 -- $221,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $317,000 $0 $0
2014 -- $319,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Emily Pantlind

    Heglund-Sova Realty, Inc. - I

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 17010979

MichRIC

APN: 70-03-29-156-022

Michigan Ottawa County Grand Haven 49417

16 Edwards Ave, Grand Haven, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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