$263,000
SOLD JUN 28, 2013

1701 Forres Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,896 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Milton Park

About This Home

As of June 2013

Absolutely beautiful and immaculate! Walking distance to Lake Michigan's beautiful beaches and historic downtown St Joseph. This stunning home has 3 bedrooms with a possible 4th on the main floor. 2 full baths, main floor laundry, underground sprinklers (front and back) and a wonderful front porch! Great walk-in closets, new bathrooms and kitchen, great center island for congregating. Perfect sized professionally landscaped backyard, huge garage (over-sized 2 car). This beautiful home has so much to offer! Don't miss out on this fabulous home! It won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marilyn Lomonaco

Coldwell Banker Advantage Listed on: 04/08/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Joy Schwarting

Coldwell Banker Advantage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,129

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,896 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Sauna

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,129

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Sauna, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1896.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 279900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Telephone Line, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2013
Closed on
Jun 28, 2013
Sold by
Cragin Morgan and Cragin Jill
Bought by
Scheer James A and Scheer Katherine A
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Lomonaco
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Joy Schwarting
Coldwell Banker Advantage
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$263,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-6.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.84%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2005
Sold by
Sodetz William J and Sodetz Heidi H
Bought by
Cragin Morgan and Cragin Jill

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1993
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $263,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $162,500 Chicago Title
Deed $120,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $353,700 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $150,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $469,900 +78.7% $230 / Sq Ft
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Sold $263,000 -6.0% $139 / Sq Ft
06/27/2013 06/27/13 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2013 04/08/13 For Sale $279,900 -- $148 / 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 $8,129 $222,500 $0 $0
2024 $7,961 $216,200 $0 $0
2023 $7,619 $192,200 $0 $0
2022 $7,267 $159,300 $0 $0
2021 $7,162 $151,800 $28,100 $123,700
2020 $7,064 $149,400 $0 $0
2019 $6,986 $124,700 $24,100 $100,600
2018 $6,854 $124,700 $0 $0
2017 $6,302 $121,400 $0 $0
2016 $6,302 $118,400 $0 $0
2015 $6,244 $116,000 $0 $0
2014 $6,014 $109,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13018551

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-76-7280-0039-00-1