NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1861 N White Birch Dr Mears, MI 49436

Estimated Value: $505,000 - $599,599

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,925 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2024

Last sale price $585,000 $200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,340/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Beach
  • Wood Flooring
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Porch

About This Home

As of May 2024

Great opportunity to gain wonderful equity in this beautiful cottage on North Silver Lake. This Home also makes for an ideal SHORT-TERM RENTAL that has everything to offer. With 60 feet of Private Sandy bottom beach deep enough to store all your toys plus a wrap around porch to complete the dream. All this and more on this all sports lake only minutes from Sliver Lake Sand Dunes & Lake Michigan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marybeth Kaljian

Keller Williams Professionals License #6502375088 Listed on: 04/18/2024

Keller Williams Professionals

Co-Listed By

Erik Bagroski

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown License #6501391248

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Rider

Grand River Realty License #6501431428

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,178

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x173
  • Private Waterfront
  • 60 Feet of Waterfront

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,178

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1981
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60x173
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2925.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3178.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 60.0
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Radiant: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2175.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2925.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 750.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1175.0
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 750.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 675000.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Man-Made Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area
  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 100.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x173
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11481.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3178.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2024
Closed on
May 23, 2024
Sold by
Novelli Kimberly
Bought by
Cochran Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Marybeth Kaljian
Keller Williams Professionals
Buyer's Agent
Scott Rider
Grand River Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-13.33%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$566,150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$18,850
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.03%
Original Mortgage
$526,500
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2020
Sold by
Gardy Rodger L
Bought by
Gardy Rodger L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2016
Sold by
Gardy Joy A and Gardy Rodger L
Bought by
Gardy Rodger L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2008
Sold by
Gardy Rodger Lee and Cook Catherine A
Bought by
Gardy Rodger L and Gardy Joy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,200
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2008
Sold by
Gardy Rodger Lee
Bought by
Gardy Rodger Lee and Cook Catherine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,200
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2000
Sold by
Nuttall and Gardy
Bought by
Nuttall and Gardy
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
Cochran Kimberly $585,000 --
Cochran Kimberly $585,000 None Listed On Document
Gardy Rodger L -- None Listed On Document
Gardy Rodger L -- Attorney
Gardy Rodger L $189,000 Michigan Bankers Title
Gardy Rodger Lee -- None Available
Nuttall $147,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cochran Kimberly $396,000
Closed Cochran Kimberly $526,500
Previous Owner Gardy Rodger L $40,000
Previous Owner Gardy Rodger L $10,000
Previous Owner Gardy Rodger L $150,100
Previous Owner Gardy Rodger L $151,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2024 05/23/24 Sold $585,000 -13.3% $200 / Sq Ft
05/08/2024 05/08/24 Off Market $675,000 -- --
04/27/2024 04/27/24 For Sale $675,000 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
04/18/2024 04/18/24 For Sale $675,000 -- $231 / 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 $2,965 $209,200 $209,200 $0
2024 $1,204 $168,000 $168,000 $0
2023 $2,630 $134,800 $134,800 $0
2022 $2,630 $112,100 $0 $0
2021 $2,575 $108,500 $108,500 $0
2020 $2,504 $93,300 $93,300 $0
2019 $2,510 $87,300 $0 $0
2018 $3,326 $127,900 $0 $0
2017 $3,326 $127,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $116,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $116,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marybeth Kaljian

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Marybeth Kaljian

    Keller Williams Professionals

    (734) 459-4700

    18 Total Sales

    Marybeth Kaljian
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Erik Bagroski

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 826-6206

    105 Total Sales

    Erik Bagroski
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  • Scott Rider

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Scott Rider

    Grand River Realty

    (616) 389-0881

    87 Total Sales

    Scott Rider
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24018519

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 006-703-281-00

Michigan Oceana County Mears 49436

1861 N White Birch Dr, Mears, MI

This home is located at 1861 N White Birch Dr, Mears, MI 49436 since 18 April 2024 and is currently estimated at $566,150, approximately $193 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 1861 N White Birch Dr is a home located in Oceana County with nearby schools including Spitler Elementary School, Hart Middle School, and Hart High School.

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