NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1706 Helen Ave Portage, MI 49002

Estimated Value: $277,000 - $302,939

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,665 Sq Ft
$109/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 01, 2023

Last sale price $245,000 $92 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,981/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Angling Road Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2023

Prime Portage Living: 3 Bed, 3 Bath Gem! Uncover the allure of this fabulous open-concept ranch home in the heart of Portage. Immerse yourself in the vibrant local scene, just steps away from shopping and top-notch restaurants. Nestled at the end of a peaceful, no-through street, this residence offers a prime location. The completely updated kitchen boasts stainless appliances, granite countertops, and a convenient snack bar, creating a seamless flow into the dining room/living room areas. Marvel at the central dual wood-burning stone fireplace, a focal point for both design and cozy enjoyment. With a spacious living area, formal dining room, den, and a delightful step-down seating area, this home is designed for both elegance and fun. Don't miss the charming wood ceiling details that add warmth to the space. The main floor features 3 bedrooms, including a fully updated bath and a conveniently located half bath off the garage entry. The finished lower level adds another dimension with a large family room, a full bathroom, and ample storage and hobby space. The fenced-in yard and the extra-large attached 2-stall garage with a service door are delightful bonuses. Experience a must-see home that exudes style and functionality!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Hribar

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6501368286 Listed on: 10/20/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Zegar

Michigan Top Producers License #6501411370

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,717

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 114x132
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned R-1B, R-1B

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,717

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 114x132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2665.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4717.49
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-1B
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1765.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Other
  • LivingArea: 2665.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 900.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1200.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 900.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 245000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 114x132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15028.0
  • Zoning Description: R-1B
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4717.49
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2023
Closed on
Dec 13, 2023
Sold by
Thomsen Travis S
Bought by
Mullin Sarah and Mullin Jacob
Seller's Agent
Julie Hribar
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Robert Zegar
Michigan Top Producers
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Views
104
Current Estimated Value
$290,735

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,735
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.03%
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Outstanding Balance
$142,827
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$147,908

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2019
Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Frakes Cynthia L and Frakes John L
Bought by
Thomsen Travis S and Thomsen Travis
Seller's Agent
Heidi Heimbuch
Jaqua, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Matt Weaver
Campbell Caron Real Estate
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$187,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,800
-1.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.94%
Original Mortgage
$177,745
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2016
Sold by
Frakes John L and Frakes Cynthia L
Bought by
Frakes John L and Frakes Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,800
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2006
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Frakes John L and Frakes Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2006
Sold by
Rassool Kadhim A and Rassool Martha J
Bought by
Portage Commerce Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2005
Sold by
Rassool Kadhim A and Rassool Martha J
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
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
Mullin Sarah $245,000 Title Resource Agency
Thomsen Travis S $187,100 Nations Title Agency
Frakes John L -- None Available
Frakes John L $109,000 First American Title
Portage Commerce Bank $60,000 None Available
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $83,410 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mullin Sarah $145,000
Previous Owner Thomsen Travis S $181,500
Previous Owner Thomsen Travis S $177,745
Previous Owner Frakes John L $48,800
Previous Owner Frakes John L $73,650
Previous Owner Frakes John L $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/01/2023 12/01/23 Sold $245,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
10/29/2023 10/29/23 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2023 10/20/23 For Sale $245,000 +30.9% $92 / Sq Ft
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Sold $187,100 -1.5% $70 / Sq Ft
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2019 07/02/19 For Sale $189,900 -- $71 / 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 $5,183 $147,600 $0 $0
2024 $5,183 $129,700 $0 $0
2023 $4,179 $113,000 $0 $0
2022 $4,515 $107,500 $0 $0
2021 $4,364 $99,300 $0 $0
2020 $4,269 $95,000 $0 $0
2019 $269 $89,800 $0 $0
2018 $0 $79,700 $0 $0
2017 $0 $77,100 $0 $0
2016 -- $71,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $65,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $60,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23139158

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10-02321-089-O