NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1700 Forres Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Estimated Value: $354,000 - $425,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,655 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 23, 2020

Last sale price $255,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,665/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Screened Porch
  • Garden

About This Home

As of July 2020

This Charming Forres Ave Cape Cod is located just a few blocks to Lake Michigan Sunsets. & has been well cared for & nicely updated. The 25 x 8 covered front porch is perfect for a couple of rocking chairs on a warm summers evening. For more privacy and space enjoy the 20 x 14 screened house in the fenced rear yard. Inside is a dream. The wood burning fireplace, natural wood floors, bay window & vintage wood banister & stairway, & pocket doors just add to the charm. Tons of updates include all new main floor bath, fresh paint through-out, insulation, doors & trims, Granite counters, newer roof shingles. water heater and windows. Laundry is in Upper level bath. All laundry and kitchen appliances included. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, bars & golf. 60 minute drive to Chicago

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Mawhinney Team

Pier Realty License #6501388204 Listed on: 05/05/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Arellano

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501388204

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,830

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67 x 127
  • Shrub
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,655 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,830

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • LivingArea: 1655.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 966.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 259900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 67 x 127
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4830.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2020
Closed on
Jul 30, 2020
Sold by
Peare and Dorothy
Bought by
Popp John T and Popp Kathleen B
Seller's Agent
Kelly Mawhinney Team
Pier Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Arellano
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-7.24%
Current Estimated Value
$385,294

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,294
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.40%
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Outstanding Balance
$182,897
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$196,091

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2020
Closed on
Jul 23, 2020
Sold by
Peare Jeffrey and Peare Dorothy
Bought by
Popp John T and Popp Kathleen B
Seller's Agent
Kelly Mawhinney Team
Pier Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Arellano
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-7.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Outstanding Balance
$182,897
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$196,091

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2009
Sold by
Neuhauser Diane Lee
Bought by
Peare Jeffrey and Peare Dorothy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2008
Sold by
Bickett Earl Henry
Bought by
Neuhauser Diane Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2001

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1976
Source: Public Records

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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
Popp John T $255,000 First American Title
Popp John T $255,000 First American Title
Peare Jeffrey $148,000 Multiple
Neuhauser Diane Lee -- None Available
-- $78,600 --
-- $75,000 --
-- $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Popp John T $204,000
Closed Popp John T $204,000
Previous Owner Bickett Earl H $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2020 07/23/20 Sold $255,000 -7.2% $154 / Sq Ft
07/23/2020 07/23/20 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2020 05/05/20 For Sale $274,900 -- $166 / 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 $7,439 $158,500 $0 $0
2024 $7,285 $152,900 $0 $0
2023 $6,972 $137,800 $0 $0
2022 $6,650 $116,800 $0 $0
2021 $6,554 $111,500 $39,200 $72,300
2020 $4,887 $99,800 $0 $0
2019 $4,833 $85,000 $34,400 $50,600
2018 $4,742 $85,000 $0 $0
2017 $4,360 $83,300 $0 $0
2016 $4,360 $82,600 $0 $0
2015 $4,320 $80,200 $0 $0
2014 $4,161 $76,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kelly Mawhinney Team

    Pier Realty

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kelly Arellano

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 921-6683

    36 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Kelly Arellano
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20014394

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-76-7280-0008-00-9

Michigan Berrien County Saint Joseph 49085

1700 Forres Ave, Saint Joseph, MI

This home is located at 1700 Forres Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 since 05 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $385,294, approximately $232 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 1700 Forres Ave is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Upton Middle School, St. Joseph High School, and Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan.

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