NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $526,314 - $688,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 06, 2020

Last sale price $375,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,331/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Property fronts a channel
  • Deck
  • Water Access
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 4-minute walk to Pere Marquette Park

About This Home

As of April 2020

LOCATION, LOCATION at beautiful Pere Marquette Park! Welcome Home to the ''Sandcastle''. Located 1 block from Lake Michigan in the Bluffton Neighborhood w/ Beautiful Views & Sunsets. Currently being used as a 2 Unit Home. The Owners Live on the Upper Level. The Lower Level is rented out w/ great investment income & meets all city Code Compliance. This home can also be turned back into a single family home if desired. Many updates have been done to both Levels including Newer Furnace, AC, Roof, Electrical Upgrades, New Gutters, Siding, Vinyl Windows, Water Heater, Appliances, Enclosed Storage Room. The ''Sandcastle'' is ready to move in literally w/ EVERYTHING included on both Levels w/ Furniture & Appliances! Taxes are Non Homestead. There are 4 Current Rentals in place for Lower Level Unit this Summer with Tenants Rights.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandie DeHamer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501277234 Listed on: 03/01/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Dietch

Hello Homes GR License #6502407309

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x108.3
  • Property fronts a channel

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,077

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1956
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x108.3
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2400.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 7077.4
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2400.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Quarters, Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 2400.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 375000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): 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: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Channel: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x108.3
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7077.4
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2020
Closed on
Apr 6, 2020
Sold by
Hale Martin and Callaghan Hale Michelle
Bought by
Schaefer Jordan and Schaefer Ashley
Seller's Agent
Sandie DeHamer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Dietch
Hello Homes GR
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Current Estimated Value
$621,079

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$246,079
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.59%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2016
Closed on
Dec 14, 2016
Sold by
Irie Bluffton Llc
Bought by
Hale Martin and Callaghan Hale Michelle
Seller's Agent
Tom Blake
Nexes Realty Muskegon
Buyer's Agent
Tom Blake
Nexes Realty Muskegon
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$203,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,900
-18.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.37%
Original Mortgage
$162,400
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2010
Sold by
Blake Thomas E
Bought by
Irie Bluffton Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2010
Sold by
Blake Susan S
Bought by
Blake Thomas E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2009
Sold by
Blake Thomas E and Blake Thomas
Bought by
Irie Bluffton Llc
Source: Public Records

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
Schaefer Jordan $375,000 None Available
Hale Martin $203,000 Attorney
Irie Bluffton Llc -- None Available
Blake Thomas E -- None Available
Blake Thomas E -- None Available
Irie Bluffton Llc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hale Martin $162,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/06/2020 04/06/20 Sold $375,000 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2020 03/01/20 For Sale $375,000 +84.7% $156 / Sq Ft
12/14/2016 12/14/16 Sold $203,000 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/14/2016 12/14/16 Sold $203,000 -18.8% $79 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/08/2016 11/08/16 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2016 11/08/16 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2016 08/11/16 For Sale $249,900 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 For Sale $249,900 -- $97 / 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 $12,576 $239,300 $0 $0
2024 $2,372 $220,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,268 $202,100 $0 $0
2022 $11,529 $184,200 $0 $0
2021 $11,865 $186,500 $0 $0
2020 $7,208 $164,500 $0 $0
2019 $7,077 $151,100 $0 $0
2018 $6,706 $133,200 $0 $0
2017 $5,886 $94,200 $0 $0
2016 $729 $84,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $80,100 $0 $0
2014 $716 $71,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $71,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20007595

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 24-201-761-0009-00