$333,500
SOLD JAN 23, 2026

1918 S Mears Ave Whitehall, MI 49461

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,662 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 23, 2026

$201 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 120 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Den

About This Home

As of January 2026

Welcome to this beautifully updated home in desirable Whitehall, Michigan, offering the perfect blend of modern finishes and natural surroundings. Enjoy a fully fenced backyard, ideal for privacy and pets, with a serene pond that attracts abundant wildlife including deer, flocks of ducks, geese, herons, and even a nearby bald eagle's nest. A new roof was installed in 2024 for added peace of mind. Inside, the home features a modernized interior with vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash, and a large center island—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The walkout basement provides a second living area or flexible entertaining space. Relax and take in the views from the spacious four-season room, large deck, or screened-in porch, all overlooking the backyard and pond. Located within walking distance to the Hart-Montague Trail, this home offers both convenience and a tranquil lifestyle surrounded by nature.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicholas Sparks

Real Estate West Listed on: 01/08/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Buurma

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6506042825

Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,997

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 21,257 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • 120 Feet of Waterfront

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,662 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,997

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0.49 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Levels: Quad-Level
  • Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1962
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 120.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1662.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 396.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 396.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 339900.0
  • Lot Features: Ravine
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Mill Pond
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Unpaved, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.488
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21257.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3997.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2026
Closed on
Jan 23, 2026
Sold by
Haack Aaron M and Haack Kaitlyn E
Bought by
Johnson Amy L
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Sparks
Real Estate West
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Buurma
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$333,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,400
-1.88%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$333,917

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$417
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.50%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2022
Closed on
May 25, 2022
Sold by
Pollock Ii Darl D and Pollock Cyndi
Bought by
Haack Aaron M and Haack Kaitlyn E
Seller's Agent
Dan Zuniga
Five Star Real Estate Whitehall
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Sparks
Real Estate West
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$289,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.89%
Original Mortgage
$231,920
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2020
Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Peterson Brian David and Peterson Joneen Ruth
Bought by
Pollock Darl D and Pollock Cyndi
Seller's Agent
Joneen Peterson
RE/MAX by the Water
Buyer's Agent
Montal Walker
Moverz Realty LLC
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$179,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.51%
Original Mortgage
$161,100
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2018
Sold by
Envoy Mortgage Ltd
Bought by
Peterson Joneen Ruth and Peterson Brian David

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2018
Sold by
Hamilton Jake L
Bought by
Enjoy Mortgage Ltd

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2017
Closed on
Jun 15, 2017
Sold by
Page Thomas P and Deiters Lori
Bought by
Hamilton Jake L
Seller's Agent
David Dusenberry
Five Star Real Estate Whitehall
Buyer's Agent
Brian McMurray
RE/MAX by the Water
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$139,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.40%
Original Mortgage
$136,482
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $333,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $289,900 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $179,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $100,000 Balvenie Title Co Llc
Sheriffs Deed $103,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $139,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $231,920 Balloon
Previous Owner $161,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $136,482 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/23/2026 01/23/26 Sold $333,500 -1.9% $201 / Sq Ft
01/12/2026 01/12/26 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2026 01/08/26 For Sale $339,900 +17.2% $205 / Sq Ft
05/25/2022 05/25/22 Sold $289,900 0.0% $174 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2022 04/22/22 For Sale $289,900 +62.0% $174 / Sq Ft
08/20/2020 08/20/20 Sold $179,000 0.0% $113 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2020 07/15/20 For Sale $179,000 +28.8% $113 / Sq Ft
06/15/2017 06/15/17 Sold $139,000 -0.6% $106 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/18/2017 05/18/17 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2017 04/29/17 For Sale $139,900 -- $106 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $3,997 $103,800 $0 $0
2024 $2,502 $96,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,386 $86,300 $0 $0
2022 $3,413 $80,100 $0 $0
2021 $3,314 $70,000 $0 $0
2020 $3,912 $63,800 $0 $0
2019 $3,739 $58,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,439 $53,500 $0 $0
2017 $2,073 $53,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,242 $49,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $47,500 $0 $0
2014 -- $46,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $44,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26000868

MichRIC

APN: 22-425-000-0032-00

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