$287,800
SOLD NOV 17, 2016

17 Amherst Rd Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,306 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$220 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Humidifier

About This Home

As of June 2025

HISTORIC PLEASANT RIDGE. THIS HIGHLY MAINTAINED 3 BDRM BRK COLONIAL W/FIN BASMNT (ADD 253 SQ FT), "OVERSIZED" 2 CAR GAR (W/ELECTRIC, DR OPENER & PULL DOWN STAIRS TO LG STOR AREA) & LG (8 X 12) COVERED BACK PORCH IS LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF PLEASANT RIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER (OUTDOOR POOL, WELLNESS CENTER & NUMEROUS CLASSES), THE DETROIT ZOO, & DOWNTOWN FERNDALE & ROYAL OAK! UPDATES: REFINISHED WD FLOORS T/O, 2ND FLR BATH, 1ST FLR 1/2 BATH, ENTRY DOORS, VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, BASEMNT GLASS BLK WINDOWS, 4 PANEL INTERIOR COLONIAL DRS, CIRCUIT BOX, FURNACE, C/A & SEWER LINE. AMENITIES: LG (11 X 21) LIV RM (W/LG PICTURE WINDOW & NAT FIREPLACE), FOYER W/CLOSET, LG DIN AREA (11 X 11) W/EXT DR TO LG (8 X 12) COVERED PORCH THAT IS GREAT FOR "ENTERTAINING", KIT (W/LOADS OF CABINETS, DRAWERS, COUNTER SPACE, LARGE WINDOW OVER DOUBLE SINK, DISHWASHER, DISPOSAL & WD FLRS), ATTIC FAN, CEIL FANS, BRK PAVERS (FRT WALKWAY & REAR PATIO), SPRINKLER SYSTEM (5 ZONES) & MAINTENANCE FREE EXT.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Katner

Brookstone, Realtors LLC License #6501266072 Listed on: 08/30/2016

Brookstone, Realtors LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Levin

Urban Ridge Realty LLC License #RCO-6501316960

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1946 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x109.03
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,306 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hamilton Woods Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2527104031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,219

Year Built

Built in 1946 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Year Renovated: 2006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Humidifier
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1559
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 253
  • Total Sq Ft: 1306
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 653

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum, Brick, Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Lighting
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 40
  • Porch Type: Porch - Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached, Door Opener, Electricity
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 2998990.0000
  • Lot Size Area: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X109.03
  • Parcel Number: 2527104031

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 4059.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 160.0000
  • Total Tax: 4219.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ferndale

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2021
Sold by
Witt Michael
Bought by
Witt Michael and Smith Penny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,095
Outstanding Balance
$214,360
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$203,193

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2016
Closed on
Oct 18, 2016
Sold by
Moore Drew D and Moore Kimberly L
Bought by
Witt Michael
Seller's Agent
Robert Katner
Brookstone, Realtors LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Levin
Urban Ridge Realty LLC
List Price
$299,899
Sold Price
$287,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,099
-4.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$259,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2014
Sold by
Moore Drew D and Moore Jacqueline Mcclellan
Bought by
Moore Drew D and Moore Kimberly L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,400
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2008
Sold by
Hoffa David J and Gold Hoffa Jennifer S
Bought by
Moore Drew Douglas and Moore Jacqueline Mcclellan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,650
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2004
Sold by
Hoffa David J
Bought by
Hoffa David J and Gold Hoffa Jennifer S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2000
Sold by
Fox Edward P
Bought by
Hoffa David J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,800
Interest Rate
8.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1996
Sold by
Hawkins William R
Bought by
Fox Edward P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,400
Interest Rate
7.07%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Spruce
Warranty Deed $287,800 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $187,000 Capital Title Ins Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $221,000 --
Deed $133,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $90,000 New Conventional
Open $236,095 New Conventional
Closed $259,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $85,667 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $157,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $177,650 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $180,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $176,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $106,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Sold $419,900 0.0% $322 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $419,900 +45.9% $322 / Sq Ft
11/17/2016 11/17/16 Sold $287,800 -4.0% $220 / Sq Ft
09/05/2016 09/05/16 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2016 08/30/16 For Sale $299,899 -- $230 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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 $7,140 $169,140 $0 $0
2023 $6,828 $167,580 $0 $0
2022 $6,776 $154,950 $0 $0
2021 $6,485 $148,580 $0 $0
2020 $6,173 $138,830 $0 $0
2019 $6,301 $135,150 $0 $0
2018 $6,658 $142,450 $0 $0
2017 $6,668 $142,080 $0 $0
2016 $4,286 $133,610 $0 $0
2015 -- $116,330 $0 $0
2014 -- $101,720 $0 $0
2011 -- $89,120 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 216086645

Realcomp

APN: 25-27-104-031