NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1657 W Lavista Rd Baldwin, MI 49304

Estimated Value: $147,000 - $300,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
880 Sq Ft
$224/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 25, 2016

Last sale price $133,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,197/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Recreation Room
  • Wooded Lot
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2016

A cottage on the Middle Branch of the Pere Marquette with about 1400 feet of private river frontage. You can spend several hours trout fishing on your own property. 5.81 acres in a private setting with room to sleep 8 or more guests in the two large bunk/bed rooms. Just upstream of the popular flies only section of the Mainstream that is known for canoeing or kayaking or if you want to enjoy year round fishing. This is a quiet section of the river with very little traffic. It is a short walk to North Lake and 1000s of acres of Federal Land in the Manistee National Forest. Fantastic view of the river with large windows.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean McDonald

Homewaters, LLC License #6â00B5â00B0â00B1â00B3â00B0â00B2â00B0â00B9â00B7 Listed on: 07/07/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember Agent

Non Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,466

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 5.81 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 1,383 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 880 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,466

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irr
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 880.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2466.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 1383.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wetland Area: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wood3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 880.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 880.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 139000.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded, Wetland Area
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Pere Marquette MD Br
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5.81
  • Lot Size Area: 5.81
  • Lot Dimensions: irr
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 253083.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2466.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2023
Sold by
Rice Alvin M
Bought by
Kunik Raymond L and Tatijania Kunik
Current Estimated Value
$197,272

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1992
Sold by
Kramer Betty A
Bought by
Kramer John C and Marlene Hw
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Kunik Raymond L $290,000 --
Kramer John C -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2016 08/25/16 Sold $133,000 -4.3% $151 / Sq Ft
07/14/2016 07/14/16 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2016 07/07/16 For Sale $139,000 -- $158 / 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 $1,490 $55,300 $0 $0
2024 $1,490 $48,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,518 $41,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,419 $35,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,046 $31,900 $0 $0
2019 $346 $28,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,367 $42,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,922 $41,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,451 $41,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $41,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $41,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Sean McDonald

    Homewaters, LLC

    (231) 510-2072

    62 Total Sales

    Sean McDonald
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Nonmember Agent

    Non Member

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16034483

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14-014-009-00

Michigan Lake County Baldwin 49304

1657 W Lavista Rd, Baldwin, MI

This home is located at 1657 W Lavista Rd, Baldwin, MI 49304 since 07 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $197,272, approximately $224 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 1657 W Lavista Rd is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Baldwin Elementary School, Baldwin Junior High School, and Baldwin Senior High School.

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