$312,000
SOLD NOV 25, 2019

1611 Forres Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,240 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

188 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Milton Park

About This Home

As of June 2020

This Forres Ave Gem has been completely REFRESHED! All new interior paint and new carpet on the stairs! Charm and character abound in this very special property. This historic property won't disappoint, as it boasts stunning woodwork throughout, hardwood floors, crown molding and solid doors. The spacious living room enjoys a gas fireplace and is open to formal dining. The 5x6 Butler pantry connects to kitchen. Dual Open staircase from the main floor office/living areas. The Office/Den had amazing built-ins. Master includes large sitting room that could be a 4th bedroom, study or Nursery, plus full master bath. Baths have been nicely updated. 1 1/2 car Garage (20 x 17) is over-sized with plenty of room to expand. 20 x 12 rear cement patio. pretty landscaping, amazing LOCATION!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Mawhinney Team

Pier Realty License #6501388204 Listed on: 04/05/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Rich Kurth

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6501124906

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,580

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x135
  • Decorative Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,240 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,580

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1905
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66x135
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2240.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3580.0
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2240.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2240.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 979.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 333000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x135
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3580.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2020
Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Heinrich Erica R
Bought by
Lambers Stephen Lambert and Healy Lindsey Catherine
Seller's Agent
Ryan Green
Green Towne Coastal Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Jardine
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
3.34%
Current Estimated Value
$487,228

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$147,228
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.35%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2020
Closed on
Jun 12, 2020
Sold by
Heinrich Erica R and Roy Matthew S
Bought by
Lambers Stephen Lambert and Healy Lindsey Catherine
Seller's Agent
Ryan Green
Green Towne Coastal Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Jardine
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
3.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2019
Closed on
Dec 9, 2019
Sold by
Wilusz Trust
Bought by
Heinrich Erica R and Roy Matthew S
Seller's Agent
Kelly Mawhinney Team
Pier Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rich Kurth
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$312,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$87,000
-21.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.91%
Original Mortgage
$314,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2019
Closed on
Nov 18, 2019
Sold by
Muller Pamela and Lovell Cynthia Wilusz
Bought by
Heinrich Erica R and Roy Matthew S
Seller's Agent
Kelly Mawhinney Team
Pier Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rich Kurth
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$312,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$87,000
-21.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$314,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2010
Sold by
Wilusz Louis J and Wilusz Janet A
Bought by
Wilusz Louis J and Wilusz Janet A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,500
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2002

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2001

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1975
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $340,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $340,000 First American Title
Deed $314,000 None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed $314,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Deed $100 --
Deed $174,000 --
Deed $28,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $335,500 New Conventional
Closed $340,000 New Conventional
Closed $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $314,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $314,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $73,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,105 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Sold $340,000 +3.3% $152 / Sq Ft
05/14/2020 05/14/20 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2020 05/13/20 For Sale $329,000 +5.4% $147 / Sq Ft
11/25/2019 11/25/19 Sold $312,000 -21.8% $139 / Sq Ft
10/10/2019 10/10/19 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2019 04/05/19 For Sale $399,000 -- $178 / 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 $6,414 $199,700 $0 $0
2024 $6,222 $193,500 $0 $0
2023 $5,967 $173,600 $0 $0
2022 $5,696 $146,000 $0 $0
2021 $5,659 $139,400 $39,300 $100,100
2020 $5,129 $126,300 $0 $0
2019 $3,973 $105,600 $35,500 $70,100
2018 $3,906 $105,600 $0 $0
2017 $3,504 $102,800 $0 $0
2016 $3,504 $100,700 $0 $0
2015 $3,461 $98,400 $0 $0
2014 $3,298 $94,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19012859

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-76-0026-0079-00-8