$235,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2026

1603 Friendly Ave Portage, MI 49002

Portage Area
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,396 Sq Ft
0.27 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 28, 2026

$168 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2026

Welcome to this charming home tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in a highly desirable Portage location! This well-maintained property offers peace of mind with a newer roof, windows, and furnace--making it truly move-in ready. Enjoy outdoor living in the fully fenced backyard, perfect for pets, play, or relaxing evenings. Nature lovers will appreciate the close proximity to the Portage Trail System, offering miles of scenic paths just minutes from your doorstep. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this home also falls within the award-winning Portage School District. Whether you're looking for comfort, convenience, or community, this home checks all the boxes!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelby Nowak

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR License #6501347680 Listed on: 04/06/2026

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Bosch

Liston & Liston, LLC DBA Liston Bosch Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,316

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 11,805 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 85 x 139
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Shrub
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,396 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,316

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1953
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info: Association YN: No
  • Driveway:Driveway: Paved
  • Landscape:Landscape: Garden Area, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Sewer:Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Util Avail at Street:Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Other Structures:Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDEyMDg3IiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA4LTE3VDE0OjU3OjE4LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE0NjI5IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.3ggjZEO7E5zcHrO4KBWXLAuk1frP9nTz7dSX0PXiiZc/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1396.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 393.0
  • Windows:Windows: Replacement
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Eating Area

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • List Price: 239900.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Forced Air

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.271
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 85 X 139
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11805.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3316.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2026
Closed on
May 28, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shelby Nowak
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Richard Bosch
Liston & Liston, LLC DBA Liston Bosch Realty
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.04%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.13%
Original Mortgage
$223,250
Outstanding Balance
$223,053
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$9,731

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2023
Closed on
Jun 30, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Omar Shariff
Live Local Properties
Buyer's Agent
Shelby Nowak
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.70%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $235,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $200,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $223,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/28/2026 05/28/26 Sold $235,000 -2.0% $168 / Sq Ft
04/12/2026 04/12/26 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2026 04/06/26 For Sale $239,900 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
03/29/2026 03/29/26 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2026 03/26/26 For Sale $239,900 +20.0% $172 / Sq Ft
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $200,000 +0.1% $143 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/30/2023 05/30/23 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2023 05/30/23 For Sale $199,900 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 -- $92,400 $0 $0
2025 $3,316 $91,900 $0 $0
2024 $3,221 $80,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,048 $70,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,119 $67,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,048 $63,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,003 $58,600 $0 $0
2019 $180 $55,200 $0 $0
2018 $0 $48,500 $0 $0
2017 $0 $51,100 $0 $0
2016 -- $47,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $43,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $40,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26012087

MichRIC

APN: 10-00820-011-O

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