NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1613 Echo Valley Dr Niles, MI 49120

Estimated Value: $355,000 - $538,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,912 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 28, 2014

Last sale price $236,500 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,653/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Sauna
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2014

Amazing 3 bed, 2.5 bath home on the St. Joe River. Views of the River from every main level room. Finished lower level walk out as enchanting as the main level, including additional family room & kitchenette. House has been completely remodeled in 2006 including: main level laundry, redesigned kitchen, cabinets, hardwood flooring, opened to allow for river views, Corrian countertops, new lighting and blinds, added porch off kitchen with steps leading to lower level patio & 18' x 12' deck, lighted vanity and dressing area in Master Suite Bath, egress window in basement, 2 Patios, storage shed and floating Boat Dock. Amazing views across the River. Nothing but nature to absorb. House has been very well maintained. Located on a quiet Drive just North of Niles Buchanan Rd. Seller has wit nessed deer bedding under the pines, geese on the lake and a Bald Eagle in his trees. Highly efficient home. Avg. utilities 1,400.00 annually. Some furnishings for sale also.

Last Listed By

Dorothy Mottl

D Mottl Realty Group LLC License #6502354788 Listed on: 01/18/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,494

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,912 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Sauna
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,494

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1988
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Sauna, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove, Gas Log, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2912.0
  • Spa Features: Whirlpool Tub
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 236500.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: St Joseph River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: 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
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Lot Size Area: 0.58
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25091.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2494.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2014
Closed on
Mar 28, 2014
Sold by
Vandyke Frederick Albert and Frederick Albert Van Dyke
Bought by
Brown Brian and Taylor Doreen
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Mottl
D Mottl Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dorothy Mottl
D Mottl Realty Group LLC
List Price
$236,500
Sold Price
$236,500
Total Days on Market
34
Current Estimated Value
$452,997

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$216,497
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%
Original Mortgage
$141,500
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2008
Sold by
Vandyke Frederick A and Vandyke Van Dyke
Bought by
Vandyke Frederick Albert and Vandyke Van Dyke

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2006
Sold by
Shears Duane C and Shears Aimee N
Bought by
Vandyke Frederick A and Vandyke Van Dyke

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1976

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brown Brian $236,500 First American Title
Vandyke Frederick Albert -- None Available
Vandyke Frederick A $205,000 Chicago Title
-- $183,000 --
-- $12,500 --
-- $5,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brown Brian $146,000
Closed Brown Brian $146,000
Closed Brown Brian $20,000
Closed Brown Brian $20,000
Closed Brown Brian $60,000
Closed Brown Brian $60,000
Closed Brown Brian $141,500
Previous Owner Vandyke Frederick Albert $50,000
Previous Owner Vandyke Frederick A $50,000
Previous Owner Vandyke Frederick A $164,000
Previous Owner Shears Duane C $75,000
Previous Owner Shears Duane C $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2014 03/28/14 Sold $236,500 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
02/21/2014 02/21/14 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2014 01/18/14 For Sale $236,500 -- $81 / 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
2024 $1,409 $179,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,342 $169,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,278 $145,200 $0 $0
2021 $3,173 $144,700 $25,000 $119,700
2020 $3,131 $143,000 $0 $0
2019 $2,696 $95,200 $25,000 $70,200
2018 $2,638 $95,200 $0 $0
2017 $2,663 $97,500 $0 $0
2016 $2,902 $108,400 $0 $0
2015 $2,892 $107,900 $0 $0
2014 $1,166 $108,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14003332

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-14-1950-0013-00-1