$350,000
SOLD MAR 5, 2025

1943 Ellwood Ave Berkley, MI 48072

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,104 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$317 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio
  • Angell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of March 2025

Delightful Berkley bungalow combines classic charm with modern updates in a highly desirable location. Step into the bright entry living room featuring hardwood floors and timeless coved ceilings, seamlessly flowing into a cozy dining area. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, and stylish finishes. Two entry-level bedrooms share a beautifully updated bath, while the spacious private primary bedroom upstairs includes charming built-ins. The finished basement is a showstopper, providing a fantastic entertainment space, a second full bath, laundry, and extra storage. Outside, the large fenced backyard with a patio is perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings, along with a detached two-car garage. Close to local parks and offering easy freeway access, this home is truly a gem. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Shaffer

Good Company License #6502380733 Listed on: 02/14/2025

Good Company

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Mulcahy

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham License #6501430201

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 133.00

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,104 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Thomas Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2518351018
  • $3,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,317

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Architecture Level: 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1946
  • State Equalized Value: 140940.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1614
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 510
  • Total Sq Ft: 1104
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 682

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 50
  • Porch Type: Patio, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Berkley

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 133.00
  • Parcel Number: 2518351018

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 5092.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 225.0000
  • Total Tax: 5317.0000
  • Taxable Value: 131040.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Berkley

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2025
Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Seeger Jake E
Bought by
Belanger Zachary Russell and Mills Hailey Jane
Seller's Agent
Jim Shaffer
Good Company
Buyer's Agent
Grace Mulcahy
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
9.38%
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$341,784

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,216
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.42%
Original Mortgage
$193,000
Outstanding Balance
$192,182
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$148,015

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2021
Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Greenwell Brian Edward
Bought by
Seger Jake E
Seller's Agent
Chad Hooks
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Marsh
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
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
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$231,920
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2017
Closed on
Nov 10, 2017
Sold by
Booko James David and Booko Sally Kathryn
Bought by
Greenwell Brian Edward
Seller's Agent
Pauline Manetta
Real Estate One-Troy
Buyer's Agent
Chad Hooks
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HWWB
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$250,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.06%
Original Mortgage
$228,920
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2014
Closed on
Jun 13, 2014
Sold by
Opferman Andrew J and Opferman Terrah M
Bought by
Booko James David and Booko Sally Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Kristy Dunnigan
Threshold Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Pauline Manetta
Real Estate One-Troy
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$184,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.25%
Original Mortgage
$175,650
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2011
Sold by
Opferman Terrah M and Opferman Andrew J
Bought by
Opferman Terrah M and Opferman Andrew J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,728
Interest Rate
4.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2006
Sold by
Welch Christopher and Welch Kristine
Bought by
Beurer Terrah M and Obferman Andrew J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2000
Sold by
Navarro Rochelle A
Bought by
Welch Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,100
Interest Rate
7.86%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $350,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $289,900 First American Title
Warranty Deed $236,000 Etitle Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $184,900 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $193,675 Philip R Seaver Title Co Inc
Deed $138,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $193,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $231,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $228,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $176,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,325 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,728 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $40,675 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $131,100 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Sold $350,000 +9.4% $317 / Sq Ft
02/16/2025 02/16/25 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2025 02/14/25 For Sale $320,000 +10.4% $290 / Sq Ft
07/29/2021 07/29/21 Sold $289,900 0.0% $282 / Sq Ft
06/17/2021 06/17/21 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2021 06/17/21 For Sale $289,900 +16.0% $282 / Sq Ft
11/10/2017 11/10/17 Sold $250,000 0.0% $243 / Sq Ft
10/27/2017 10/27/17 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2017 10/23/17 Price Changed $250,000 0.0% $243 / Sq Ft
10/23/2017 10/23/17 For Sale $250,000 -3.8% $243 / Sq Ft
10/10/2017 10/10/17 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2017 10/02/17 For Sale $260,000 +40.6% $253 / Sq Ft
06/13/2014 06/13/14 Sold $184,900 0.0% $180 / Sq Ft
04/22/2014 04/22/14 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2014 04/07/14 For Sale $184,900 -- $180 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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
2024 $5,092 $140,940 $0 $0
2023 $4,588 $129,360 $0 $0
2022 $4,585 $118,860 $0 $0
2021 $4,122 $113,410 $0 $0
2020 $3,942 $108,730 $0 $0
2019 $4,139 $102,380 $0 $0
2018 $4,045 $102,180 $0 $0
2017 $3,478 $98,430 $0 $0
2016 $3,511 $93,580 $0 $0
2015 -- $86,150 $0 $0
2014 -- $66,790 $0 $0
2011 -- $62,610 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20250008344

Realcomp

APN: 25-18-351-018