NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 E Galien Buchanan Rd Buchanan, MI 49107

Estimated Value: $233,047 - $319,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,840 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 14, 2019

Last sale price $157,000 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,475/month

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.9 Acre Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Recreation Room
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of March 2019

Looking for a peaceful country retreat? This property delivers! Charming farmhouse situated on 1.9 acres offers stunning views of nearby woods and rolling farmland. Spacious kitchen offers plenty of cabinets, countertop space and is just waiting for your personal touches. Freshly painted throughout, refinished hardwood floors and trim add to the character. Existing family room or living room could easily serve as a main floor master bedroom. Newer metal roof, furnace and 2 car garage add to the appeal. Excellent location! Minutes to Buchanan, Notre Dame and Harbor Country. Great as a full time, 2nd home or investment property. Perfect as a short term rental. Only 90 minutes to Chicago. If you crave privacy, call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Virgil

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501371667 Listed on: 11/02/2018

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Allison Faris

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501405952

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,370

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1.9 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 212' x 390' x 212' x 390'
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,840 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Replacement Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,370

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 86.96
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 212' x 390' x 212' x 390'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1840.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2370.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1840.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Gas/Wood Stove, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1840.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1392.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 160000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.9
  • Lot Size Area: 1.9
  • Lot Dimensions: 212' x 390' x 212' x 390'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 82764.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2370.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2018
Closed on
Mar 18, 2019
Sold by
Charles Schau Christian and Faith Jane
Bought by
Spear Daniel K
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Virgil
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Allison Faris
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$157,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-12.78%
Current Estimated Value
$251,960

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,960
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$154,156
Outstanding Balance
$135,529
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$122,983

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2018
Closed on
Mar 14, 2019
Sold by
Schau Christian Charles and Schau Jane Faith
Bought by
Spear Daniel K
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Virgil
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Allison Faris
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$157,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-12.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,156
Outstanding Balance
$135,529
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$122,983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2011
Sold by
Price Dorothy E
Bought by
Schau Chrisian Charles and Shau Janet Faith
Source: Public Records

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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
Spear Daniel K $157,000 First American Title
Spear Daniel K $157,000 First American Title
Schau Chrisian Charles $80,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Spear Daniel K $154,156
Closed Spear Daniel K $154,156
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/14/2019 03/14/19 Sold $157,000 -12.8% $85 / Sq Ft
01/31/2019 01/31/19 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2018 11/02/18 For Sale $180,000 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,893 $103,900 $0 $0
2024 $1,510 $92,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,462 $86,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,475 $78,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,678 $71,800 $9,900 $61,900
2020 $1,637 $71,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,347 $60,900 $9,700 $51,200
2018 $2,370 $60,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,326 $59,100 $0 $0
2016 $2,309 $64,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,036 $60,600 $0 $0
2014 $585 $53,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathleen Virgil

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Kathleen Virgil

    @ Properties

    (269) 449-1159

    7 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Kathleen Virgil
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Allison Faris

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 429-6666

    4 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Allison Faris
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 18053523

MichRIC

APN: 11-06-0031-0006-01-0

Michigan Berrien County Buchanan 49107

197 E Galien Buchanan Rd, Buchanan, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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